News Stories from 2023

December 2023

December 12, 2023
Drake University - Des Moines, IA
The Loophole
A short documentary about the Iowa Cannabis Industry told through the perspective of Iowa-based dispensaries, politicians, and medical marijuana users.
This Documentary was produced as part of the Fall 2023 J116 (Documentary Production) Class at Drake University.
https://www.youtube.com/@lmhockproductions

November 2023

November 24, 2023
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, IA
Miller-Meeks leads hearing on psychedelic-assisted therapy for vets
November 21, 2023
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Iowa orders popular hemp retailer Despensary to suspend sales; store feels targeted
November 20, 2023
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Iowa orders Despensary to suspend consumable CBD, THC sales

October 2023

October 17, 2023
Daily Iowan - Iowa City, IA
Demand for cannabis cards increases in Iowa City, the state
October 5, 2023
The Register - Des Moines, IA
High on hemp?  Why the state’s medical marijuana laws may be driving Iowans to edible THC

September 2023

September 7, 2023
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, IA
You can’t buy recreational cannabis in Iowa, but you can legally get high.  How?
September 1, 2023
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, IA
Should marijuana’s status as a strictly controlled substance be downgraded?

August 2023

August 30, 2023
Washington Post - Washington, D.C.
Federal health agency recommends easing marijuana restrictions
August 30, 2023
The Hill - Washington, D.C.
HHS sends recommendation to DEA on rescheduling marijuana
August 28, 2023
Axios - Des Moines, Iowa
Despensary temporarily halts THC, CBD sales.

July 2023

July 28, 2023
The Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Can Iowans use medical marijuana products in public?  80/35 plan shows vague spot in law.
July 12, 2023
Youtube
A Conversation with a Marijuana Legalization Advocate

June 2023

June 22, 2023
The Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Excited for the cannabis lounge at 80/35 music festival?  You won’t get it this year.

May 2023

May 24, 2023
WOI TV 5 - Ames, Iowa
Is there a future for marijuana legalization in Iowa?
May 15, 2023
420 Magazine - Hollywood, California
Iowa Cannabis Co. Fined For Delays

April 2023

March 2023

March 6, 2023
Little Village - Iowa City, Iowa
Despite another failed marijuana reform bill, this political consultant is on a mission to ‘free the weed’ in Iowa
March 5, 2023
Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa
Opinion | Legalize marijuana in Iowa

February 2023

February 27, 2023
The Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Tensions grow between medical marijuana board and Iowa’s only manufacturer over THC caps
February 27, 2023
The Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa’s medical marijuana program is growing as THC waivers soar.  Is it leading to abuse?
February 26, 2023
Iowa Labor News - Des Moines, Iowa
It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana
February 22, 2023
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines man’s 45–year fight over drug laws takes a new turn
February 21, 2023
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa House Democrats propose to legalize marijuana
February 21, 2023
WHO Radio - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Democratic Lawmakers Push Recreational Marijuana Bill

January 2023

January 18, 2023
Starting Line - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Bill To Decriminalize Weed, Allow Retail Sales Filed By Senate Dems
January 2, 2023
The Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa’s medical marijuana program saw $10 million in cumulative sales in 2022