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business-and-economy2 years ago•8 min saved

"Texas Consumers Drive Record Cannabis Sales in Sunland Park's 'Little Amsterdam'"

Sunland Park, New Mexico, has become a hotspot for Texans seeking legal recreational marijuana, with 16 dispensaries already in operation and more on the way. This boom has been fueled by the stark contrast in cannabis laws between Texas, where it remains illegal, and New Mexico, which legalized it in 2022. The influx of Texans into Sunland Park has significantly increased the city's tax revenue and transformed the local economy, earning it nicknames like "Little Amsterdam" and the "Dubai of marijuana." However, this economic surge is also changing the community's landscape and raising concerns about the long-term implications, especially as more states move toward legalization.

via The New York Times|

##business-and-economy #cannabisboomtown

law-and-government2 years ago•3 min saved

"Minnesota Launches Pilot Program for Roadside Cannabis Impairment Testing"

Minnesota is launching a pilot project to test a new oral fluid device that can detect drug use in drivers. The device, which will be voluntary and not admissible in court during the pilot, aims to identify the presence of drugs like THC, cocaine, opioids, and others within minutes. This initiative comes after the state legalized cannabis for adults and is part of an effort to combat drug-impaired driving, which has been on the rise. The results from the pilot will be used to gather data and potentially inform future legislation.

via MPR News|

##drugtesting #duidetection

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Evers Signals Support for GOP's Restrained Medical Marijuana Bill Amid Legalization Push

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat who has advocated for the full legalization of recreational marijuana, expressed support for a Republican-backed proposal for medical marijuana legalization. While Evers prefers comprehensive legalization, he is willing to back the limited measure as a step forward. The GOP's medical marijuana bill is expected to be unveiled soon, with Republicans cautioning that framing it as a step towards recreational use could jeopardize its success. Wisconsin lags behind many states in marijuana legalization, with strong public support indicated by polls.

via The Associated Press|

##gopproposal #marijuanalegalization

policy-and-legislation2 years ago•11 min saved

"Forecasting the Green Wave: Predictions for Marijuana Legalization in 2024"

As the U.S. approaches the 2024 elections, several states are poised to consider marijuana and psychedelics reform, with legalization initiatives on the table in states like Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota, and medical cannabis legalization efforts in Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. The DEA is concluding its review of cannabis scheduling, potentially moving it to Schedule III, while the Senate plans to resume work on the cannabis banking bill. California and Massachusetts are considering psychedelics legalization proposals, and the FDA is reviewing MDMA as a potential prescription medication for PTSD. Germany is also expected to move forward with national marijuana legalization in 2024.

via Marijuana Moment|

##cannabisbanking #deaschedulingreview