Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.
Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually ChangedShort, plain-English updates from the PSN desk
[[{"value":"It's been 10 years since voters in Washington and Colorado approved ballot measures to legalize the use of recreational cannabis for adults over the age of 21.Since 2014, 22 additional…
[[{"value":"It's been 10 years since voters in Washington and Colorado approved ballot measures to legalize the use of recreational cannabis for adults over the age of 21.Since 2014, 22 additional…
Teens in the United States consumed significantly less alcohol and drugs in 2024 compared to past years and decades, according to data from Monitoring the Future, an annual federally funded…
Teens in the United States consumed significantly less alcohol and drugs in 2024 compared to past years and decades, according to data from Monitoring the Future, an annual federally funded…
Nearly 3,000 marijuana business licenses have expired or been revoked in 2024. The steep drop is blamed on a moratorium and market conditions. Nearly 3,000 marijuana business licenses have expired or…
[[{"value":"When it came to health policy, the law banning most abortions after six-weeks’ gestation was the biggest change in Florida this year. But the state agencies overseeing health safety net…
How marijuana companies respond to macroeconomic factors will ultimately decide the health of their businesses. How marijuana companies respond to macroeconomic factors will ultimately decide the health of their businesses. Read More
Take, for example, the governor’s public request for the legislature to either fully ban or age-restrict the sales of intoxicating hemp products. Despite being a priority of both the Ohio…
[Third in a five-part series of the most popular stories on HempToday in 2024] The past year saw exciting advancements in hemp-based construction, underscoring the industry’s growing role in the sustainable…
[[{"value":"Delaware is in the process of granting licenses to prepare for a legal marijuana business.Under the Delaware Marijuana Control Act of 2023, the Office of Marijuana Commissioner was established to…
An investigation while on patrol resulted in a 20-year-old man being charged with possession of over 70 grams of marijuana.New Bern Police Department was on patrol on Tuesday, Dec. 24…
[[{"value":"What's NewA Tennessee judge has temporarily halted the implementation of the state's proposed new product-testing rules which could have banned certain hemp products being sold until February.Davidson County Chancellor I'Ashea…
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As 2024 comes to a close, veterinarians don’t want people to have to spend the holidays with their pets in the hospital.Ever since recreational marijuana became legal…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Marijuana is on sale in Minnesota, but if you’re buying it’s hard to know what you’re really getting.Surprising strengthWhat to know: The regulatory structure…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Marijuana is on sale in Minnesota, but if you’re buying it’s hard to know what you’re really getting.Surprising strengthWhat to know: The regulatory structure…
Out-of-state visitors to Oklahoma can get a short-term medical marijuana license for a brief stay in the Sooner State, but access is limited. Out-of-state visitors to Oklahoma can get a short-term…
[[{"value":" "}]] Dec. 23—New Mexico hit major milestones at its largest airport and in cannabis sales recently. Last week, city of Albuquerque officials welcomed the opening of the first phase of…
Among all the problems generated by marijuana legalization, few have proved more pervasive than the smell. From Los Angeles to D.C., residents complain regularly of the reek of weed. Perhaps…
New Jersey marijuana sales have officially exceeded $1 billion for 2024, regulators announced on Monday.The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) said that, as of Saturday, combined recreational and medical…
Nanoemulsion technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of cannabinoid delivery by addressing challenges related to the solubility, bioavailability, and stability of cannabinoids. As naturally hydrophobic compounds, cannabinoids traditionally require lipophilic…
[[{"value":" Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun Hemp plants grow in a field at One Straw Farm. By Alison Cross | across@courant.com | Hartford CourantUPDATED: December 23, 2024 at 6:01…
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The owner of an Iowa hemp company is seeing some national recognition for the products he makes and sells despite new laws that made him…
Image | adobe.stock/KalyakanA recent press release announced a merger between the independent cannabis company Proper Brands and multi-state parent company Vireo Growth Inc (1). The $397 million series of all-stock…
Blockchain technology represents a revolutionary force in the cannabis industry, addressing fundamental challenges across operations, compliance, and security. These technological advancements point toward an evolving landscape where transparency, security protocols,…
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[[{"value":" We have some holiday cheer for parents of teens: In the US, teen drug and alcohol use is continuing to stay low in the post-pandemic years. Even better? Abstaining…
[[{"value":"The majority of teenagers in the U.S. do not drink, smoke or use marijuana, a new report shows.The percentage of teens abstaining from alcohol, tobacco and marijuana in 2024 was…
A Nashville judge said she will rule no later than Christmas Eve on a bid by the Tennessee hemp industry to block state rules from taking effect that would criminalize…
Image credit: cendeced | stock.adobe.comCannabis is the most widely used drug listed on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Schedule I, which includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse. Prior…
Kim Anzarut, CEO and founder of Allay Consulting | Photo courtesy of Kim AnzarutCatch up on Part I of this roundtable discussion for more perspectives on what’s next in the…
When Congress passed the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, legalizing the production and sale of hemp products, it did not predict the large-scale consequences that followed.[1]Hemp-derived cannabinoids quickly became a massive…
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky held the final license lottery for medical marijuana dispensaries Monday morning. While Monday’s lottery did not include any Tri-State businesses, the first l… HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)…
[[{"value":"CHICAGO — Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford joined Governor JB Pritzker and a number of stakeholders to push for the House passage of her measure that would regulate Delta-8,…
CHICAGO - Today Governor JB Pritzker, joined by medical experts and legislators, announced his support for proposed legislation intended to regulate the CHICAGO - Today Governor JB Pritzker, joined by medical…
Kim Anzarut, CEO and founder of Allay Consulting | Photo courtesy of Kim AnzarutContinue the discussion in Part II for more perspectives on what’s next in the cannabis industry after…
[[{"value":"RICHMOND, Ky. – Medical marijuana will be legal in Kentucky on Jan. 1, 2025, and it has sparked both celebration and concern across the state.Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill…
[[{"value":"LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KTEN) - Love County sheriff deputies, alongside the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), served a search warrant on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation…
[[{"value":"LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KTEN) - Love County sheriff deputies, alongside the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), served a search warrant on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation…
[[{"value":"Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday picked a side in Illinois’ long-running debate over how to regulate delta-8 and other hemp-derived products, throwing his support behind a bill that would effectively…
The Philadelphia firm Sidkoff Pincus & Green secured a $4.2 million jury verdict in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in a breach of contract suit stemming from a business partnership…
The Philadelphia firm Sidkoff Pincus & Green secured a $4.2 million jury verdict in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in a breach of contract suit stemming from a business partnership…
A massivemarijuana busthas left US cops stumped after they found $100 million worth of the drug, neatly bagged up, but without an owner in sight.Detectives were called to a property…
The fast-growing community bank joins only a handful of other Florida banks to serve cannabis clients, despite the market's explosion into a multibillion-dollar market. The fast-growing community bank joins only a…
[[{"value":" "}]] The Caneyville City Commission on Monday evening voted to adopt an ordinance that prohibits cannabis businesses from operating within the city of Caneyville. Read More
10:00 | New proteins | NewsIn an open letter responding to the proposed cannabinoid thresholds, the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) has said it is worried about the current application…
articleSAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - Deputies in San Bernardino County seized 90,000 pounds of illegal marijuana in a massive bust this week, but no one's been arrested yet.The San Bernardino…
[[{"value":" Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsElton John isn't blowing smoke when it comes to his firm stance on the legalization of marijuana."I maintain that it's addictive,"…
[[{"value":" Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsElton John isn't blowing smoke when it comes to his firm stance on the legalization of marijuana."I maintain that it's addictive,"…