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BUSINESS
Despite moratoriums in 224 Ohio communities, new research from the Drug Enforcement Policy Center at The Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law indicates that state-licensed marijuana dispensaries to not lead to increased levels of crime in and around those shops.
The state’s adults, including majorities across party types, continue to back both medical and adult-use legalization in the face of legislative inaction.
A clear look at Organigram Global Inc., product mix, production efficiency and market competition, and the Canadian market conditions shapin
“Licensed cannabis operators aren’t the scam. They’re the safe, tested alternative.” By Amy Deneson, Cannabis Media Council A recently filed bipartisan bill in Congress would label cannabis advertising “high-risk.” The industry already has a better solution: self-regulations with high standards. Congress is right to take on online scams. […]
A clear look at Aurora Cannabis Inc., medical-market demand and international distribution, and the Canadian market conditions shaping the w
CBD
Congress' top priority for yet another revision of hemp-derived cannabinoid rules will be to ensure President Trump's CBD program survives.
The impending federal law, intended to ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, could soon threaten the livelihood of local entrepreneurs.
Walk into a cannabis dispensary or browse an online menu, and one number tends to stand out: THC percentage. A product labeled 30% THC might immediately seem more appealing than one showing 18%. But does a higher percentage automatically mean a better cannabis experience? Not necessarily. THC is an important factor in understanding cannabis potency, …
An October 21 tunnel seizure reported this week illustrates why legal domestic purchases, CBD labels and medical documents do not automatically permit border travel.
The already-operating Liberty Road dispensary plans a Friday celebration, with a 1 p.m. ribbon cutting and a standing military discount.
CRIME
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen called for law enforcement to investigate possible organized-crime ties to illegal cannabis sales at city smoke shops, including who supplies the products and profits from their sale. “We are c…
Evaldas Palijonskas of 36 The Mill, Clondra, Longford appeared before Longford District Court in relation to three charges.
Despite moratoriums in 224 Ohio communities, new research from the Drug Enforcement Policy Center at The Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law indicates that state-licensed marijuana dispensaries to not lead to increased levels of crime in and around those shops.
Report from the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that on Oct. 20 at approximately 2:50 a.m., deputies arrested Ashley S. Perez (age 28, of Amherst) and Tamar AS. Drayton (age 29, of Buffalo) for criminal possession of cannabis in the second degree (E Felony). The information gathered during the following investigation […]
CULTURE
The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
Los Angeles has no shortage of cannabis events, but few have developed the same reputation as Puffcon.
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
Colombia exoticz, ARCANN, Lucas Cifuentes and fasito420 took top honors at the first High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Argentina. Full results.
The NJ Dispensary Takeover cannabis convention recently held at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City had an impressive turnout.
EDIBLES
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management reminds New Yorkers to stay safe over the Halloween weekend when consuming cannabis.
The number of marijuana edible exposures in children increased drastically in recent years. Consuming edibles can have dangerous effects on kids. Learn more.
Dr. Jacob Lee Henrichsen was arrested at PortMiami after authorities allegedly found MDMA, mushroom edibles, THC products and other item.
Using cannabis edibles and alcohol together may make drivers far more impaired than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.
It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
JOBS
Prospective workers and business owners gathered Monday at My Brother’s Workshop on St. Thomas to explore employment opportunities and build partnerships within the Virgin Islands’ developing cannabis industry.
New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
POLITICS
The state’s adults, including majorities across party types, continue to back both medical and adult-use legalization in the face of legislative inaction.
The Democratic governor of Massachusetts and her Republican opponent in next week’s election both oppose an initiative on the ballot to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. Gov. Maura Healey (D) told NBC 10 Boston in a story published on Tuesday that she will be voting against the measure because “the cannabis industry is
One ex-police officer explained that his law enforcement experience transferred easily to transporting cannabis
The governor of New York is celebrating the state’s crossing the $4 billion mark in legal marijuana sales since the launch of the regulated market. “When New York legalized adult-use cannabis, we made a promise to build an industry that is safe, fair and creates real opportunity for the communities hit hardest by decades of
A Republican congressman is raising the possibility that provisions to reverse the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products could be included in a broader budget reconciliation bill during the lame-duck session of Congress following next week’s midterm elections. “I think we need to get my THC regulatory bill passed, and if we could get
SCIENCE
A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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