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Federal downgrade of cannabis is a welcome step

United States drug policy this week moved one step closer to sanity. It’s got much further to go. We are not cannabis enthusiasts, nor do we love what legal and regulated substances like alcohol and tobacco do to human and public health. But dealing with those who sold and used pot ...

Senate Judiciary OKs bill to regulate kratom, delta-8 THC

MORGANTOWN – The Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved a bill Thursday afternoon to regulate the marketing of kratom and delta-8 THC. SB 220 covers the processing, distribution and sale of kratom and hemp-derived cannabinoids; delta-8 and its cousin delta-9 THC are both hemp ...

Feb. 5 letters to the editor

Anti-trans is anti-Scripture There is a growing list of anti-trans bills introduced by the West Virginia Legislature targeting transgender persons’ access to medical care, job opportunities and human rights. Several of these bills claim to protect young people by banning medical care ...

The Good, the Bad and the Stupid

Today, we’re introducing what may become a recurring segment: The Good, the Bad and the Stupid, where we break down some of the bills introduced in the Legislature. Without further ado, let’s get started. Good: HB 4252 — to cap insulin copays at $35 and copays for related devices ...

Can weed save W.Va.?

On Nov. 12, West Virginia introduced its first medical cannabis dispensary: Trulieve Medical Cannabis Treatment Center opened its doors in Sabraton, with plans for sister stores to open in Charleston and Weston soon. Trulieve’s presence marks a major shift in the way West Virginia views ...

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