A campaign to legalize psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic purposes in Oregon is one of the latest drug policy reform efforts to say it’s hit a hitch amid the coronavirus outbreak. Activists have collected almost 128,000 signatures for the proposed initiative, which would allow individuals to access the psychedelic under medical supervision to aid in the…

The national marijuana advocacy group NORML is launching a revamped online tool to help voters figure out where their representatives stand on cannabis policy. And they’re inviting people to help contribute to the comprehensive database. In an email to supporters on Tuesday, the organization said that while it recognizes the challenges presented by the coronavirus…

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The nation’s first government panel focused on psychedelics policy reform held its second meeting on the implementation of a Denver decriminalization law on Tuesday, reaching an agreement on law enforcement reporting criteria for activity related to psilocybin mushrooms. The Denver Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel was established last year after voters approved a ballot measure…

The federal Small Business Administration (SBA) reiterated on Monday that marijuana companies are not eligible for disaster relief loans to lessen the blow of the coronavirus outbreak. Because cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, the marijuana industry is being denied access to these aid opportunities, including programs administered by SBA. The agency’s Northwest branch…

Federal prosecutions for marijuana trafficking declined again in 2019, and drug possession cases overall saw an even more dramatic decline, according to a new report published by the U.S. Sentencing Commission on Monday. While drug cases still represent the second most common category of crimes in the federal criminal justice system, the data indicates that…

A campaign working to pass separate measures to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational purposes in South Dakota announced on Sunday that it will be shifting its strategy in the weeks ahead due to the coronavirus outbreak. And it is urging voters to consider absentee ballot options as a way to make sure their voices…

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A top federal health agency is requesting input on a proposal to establish a standardized dose of THC in marijuana products to ensure consistency among studies into the potential therapeutic benefits and risks of cannabis. In a notice published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on Monday, the agency said that little is…

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a proposed rule to expand marijuana research last week—but it also made clear that it would be exempt from any liability if that cannabis is damaged while in its possession or transit. Under the proposal, which was formally published in the Federal Register on Monday, DEA will be able…