New group calls for testing medical cannabis in Maine
AUGUSTA — A new coalition is pushing for changes to Maine’s cannabis laws, including a measure to require the testing of medical cannabis.The Alliance for Responsible Cannabis in Maine includes…
Fairfield home busted for suspected illegal marijuana grow
[[{"value":" The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says it executed a search warrant at a suspected illegal marijuana growing facility inside a residence on the Middle Road in Fairfield Tuesday. Among…
Search in Fairfield yields over 700 marijuana plants, 80 pounds of processed marijuana
FAIRFIELD, Maine (WABI) - Law enforcement says more than 700 marijuana plants and 80 pounds of processed marijuana were found in a Fairfield home today.The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says…
Study Finds More Than 10% of Americans Use CBD
[[{"value":"Trending / Cannabis Sciences / Study Finds More Than 10% of Americans Use CBDA study published in Preventative Medicine Reports analyzed cannabidiol (CBD) use and found that approximately 10.5% of…
Delhi Police arrests two women for smuggling marijuana from Bihar
[[{"value":" ×ADVERTISEMENTHomeindiadelhiThe accused have been identified as Pooja (32) and Sanju Devi (50), both residents of Geeta Colony in East Delhi district, police said, adding that marijuana weighing 10.4 kg…
A Plan for Legal Weed Shops Failed. New York Wants Its Money Back.
The state contributed $50 million to a failed plan to build 150 dispensaries. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to recover the money has stirred concern.In 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched a…
Marijuana rescheduling could mean millions for Maryland businesses: ‘Profitability vs. bankruptcy’
[[{"value":" Budtender Lamonte Garrison helps a customer at Green Point Wellness marijuana dispensary in Millersviille (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) By James MathesonPUBLISHED: March 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM ESTThe long-running process…
If Ohio politicians restrict legal weed as passed by voters, what will it mean to consumers?
Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are on their way to restricting it. We answer reader questions on the current law, what is being proposed…
Burglars rack up approximately $100k in damage ransacking Detroit marijuana dispensary: business owner
[[{"value":"DETROIT (WWJ) The search is on for the five suspects who broke into a marijuana dispensary on the city’s northwest side over the weekend, costing the business over $100,000 in…
The Rise of Legal Marijuana Sparks the Return of Old Stigmas
With more and more states legalizing medical and/or recreational marijuana, a lot of past social stigmas are resurfacing. While some states have legalized recreational and/or medical marijuana use, the drug…
Moratorium on new cannabis businesses extended over odor concerns in Cathedral City
Cathedral City will update its cannabis regulations due to rising odor complaints. In the meantime, it won't allow new businesses to open or expand. Cathedral City will update its cannabis regulations…
Hot topics: Rental regulations, marijuana dispensaries discussed at Lisbon council meeting
[[{"value":"Feb 27, 2025 Residents packed Lisbon Village Hall of Tuesday’s council meeting with rental regulations and marijuana dispensaries both on the agenda. (Photo by Stephanie Elverd)LISBON — Residents packed Tuesday’s…
Sluggers Brings California Legacy to Arizona with Curaleaf Launch on Feb 28
[[{"value":"IF YOU GROW IT, THEY WILL COME. SLUGGERS BRINGS CALIFORNIA LEGACY TO ARIZONA WITH CURALEAF LAUNCH ON FEBRUARY 28THArizona, get ready to step up to the plate—Sluggers is officially launching at…
Cannabis Use in Senior Patients
Atlas/AdobeStockCOMMENTARYGiven the societal shift and cultural acceptance of cannabis, its use has become all too common in my practice amongst all age groups. But the nonchalant use and experimentation with…
Hemp Tea Market Rapidly Increasing Worldwide CAGR of 22.1% by 2031
[[{"value":"02-25-2025 07:37 AM CET | Food & Beverage/ PR Agency: Allied Market ResearchHemp Tea MarketThe global hemp tea market size was valued at $56.2 million in 2021, and is estimated…
Green Leaf launches industry-first 401(k) plan for legal cannabis employers
[[{"value":"News The cannabis industry’s premier partner in human resources and payroll solutions has launched a fully-vetted retirement plan by partnering with Vanguard, First Citizens Bank and PCSRetirement. By Lynn Cavanaugh…
New York’s Cannabis Industry: A Pathway to Social Equity and Justice
As the nation commemorates Black History Month, New York’s evolving cannabis industry is sparking critical conversations about social equity and economic justice. For decades, Black and brown communities bore the…
Selling medical marijuana costs a fortune. As fewer shops open, patients feel the squeeze
A tray of marijuana buds is inspected at a dispensary in Turners Falls. (Don Treeger / The Republican).(Don Treeger/The Republican)When Jason Elliott sets out to replenish his medicinal cannabis supply,…
Texas bill proposes felony charges for selling hemp products with THC, penalties for possession
Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has filed the bill to ban consumable hemp products previously touted by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. As advertised, it aims to dismantle the state’s…
Michigan Treasury to distribute $100M from marijuana taxes to local entities
See how much your county will be receiving from the Michigan Treasury from marijuana... See how much your county will be receiving from the Michigan Treasury from marijuana... Read More
Traffic Safety Official Emphasizes Need For Roadside Marijuana Testing At Congressional Transportation Hearing
The issue of marijuana-impaired driving arose again at congressional hearing last week, with a representative of the Governors Highway Safety Association emphasizing the importance of roadside drug testing as a…
Colorado cannabis culture: Examining Black Coloradans’ experience within the industry
[[{"value":"DENVER — After 11 years of legal cannabis recreational use in Colorado, just a little more than 3% of cannabis business owners identify as Black, according to state data.One of…
South Dakota legislature blocks attempt to dismantle medical cannabis program
South Dakota’s medical marijuana program narrowly survived a legislative challenge that would have essentially rolled back the voter-approved system, according to South Dakota Public Broadcasting.The bill, introduced by Rep. Travis…
South Dakota legislature blocks attempt to dismantle medical cannabis program
South Dakota’s medical marijuana program narrowly survived a legislative challenge that would have essentially rolled back the voter-approved system, according to South Dakota Public Broadcasting.The bill, introduced by Rep. Travis…
Senate looks to amend House’s hemp legislation, reviving their version of the measure
[[{"value":"Products tested show varying rates of CBD and THC that do not match labeling. The Mississippi Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee intends to amend the House’s legislation that would…
NJ Home Grow Weed Campaign Progresses as Legalization Hits 4th Anniversary
[[{"value":"NJ cannabis advocates and small business owners are celebrating the 4th anniversary of adult-use legalization and progress made to legalize weed home grow.Nearly 2.8 million voters approved a constitutional amendment…
Bud & Mary’s advances cannabis research to improve therapeutic applications and bridge gaps in wellness efficacy
[[{"value":" Bud & Mary’s advances cannabis research to improve therapeutic applications and bridge gaps in wellness efficacy Bud &…
The Stigma on Cannabis in Psychiatry
Cannabis has long been misunderstood and often mislabeled in psychiatric discourse. Mark Viner, MD, addressed the misconception in psychiatry about cannabis in a video interview with Psychiatric Times. Initially categorized…
State Cracks Down on Bad Behavior in Legal Cannabis Trade
Regulators are targeting people who traffic illegal products into licensed stores, which are supposed to sell a safe supply of weed.Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll look at a new…
WWE Relaxes Marijuana Policy, Removes It From Banned Drugs List (WWE News)
[[{"value":"WWE.comMarijuana has been removed from the banned substances list in WWE's Wellness Policy. This was revealed by Michin during a recent appearance on The Speakeezy podcast, who opened up about…
Exploring the Crossroads of Cannabis and Psychiatry
Cannabis, like many other recreational drugs, has seen a rapid rise in use. Once an outlawed substance, it has now transformed into a $61 billion commercial industry, with some cannabis-derived…
Exclusive | Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill — who killed Osama bin Laden
[["value":" The former Navy SEAL who nailed Osama bin Laden has gone from killing to chilling. Robert O’Neill, the decorated ex-Navy hot shot whofired the bullets that killed the al…
Recreational marijuana sales remain high six months after legalization
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Startup on track to support hemp-based aquafeed production
Founded in 2019, Rare Earth Global began as a consultancy project which explored the potential of industrial hemp as a revenue source for producers in the Caribbean. The project quickly…
Marijuana, brass knuckles and sword found in Lincoln felon’s home, court docs say
1 hour agoJoseph McCarty,Jamison BennettLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Police say they caught a drug dealer Wednesday with more than a pound of marijuana, brass knuckles and a sword.Jamison Bennett,…
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome Therapy
The FDA granted fast track designation to PP-01 for the mitigation of cannabis withdrawal syndrome in patients with cannabis use disorder (CUD).1 PP-01 is an investigational therapy with a dual…
Illinois’ Cannabis Market Hits Record $2bn in Sales
[[{"value":" Illinois’ cannabis industry hit $2 billion in total sales in 2024, generating $490 million in tax revenue, marking another year of growth since recreational cannabis was legalized in 2020.…
Could recreational marijuana really bring $1.3 billion in revenue to Pa. over five years? Here’s how other states are faring.
Gov. Josh Shapiro again proposed legalizing recreational marijuana as part of his $51.5 billion budget pitch last week, the third time he has pushed for its legalization since he took…
Oak Grove City Council covers ordinances, discusses cannabis business
The Oak Grove City Council met to discuss ordinances in the city. The Oak Grove City Council met to discuss ordinances in the city. Read More
Oak Grove City Council covers ordinances, discusses cannabis business
[[{"value":"Too Many Requests client_ip: 3.224.166.5 request_id: 450575794"}]] The Oak Grove City Council met to discuss ordinances in the city. Read More
New York Launches Cannabis Banking Directory
[[{"value":"The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) last week launched the Cannabis Banking Directory, intended to link state-licensed cannabis businesses with banks and credit unions that serve the industry.…
Delaware conducting background checks for its 125 recreational cannabis licenses
Delaware marijuana regulators said this week that the state is rolling head-long toward a recreational market launch with background checks of companies that won permits following a second cannabis license…
Recreational cannabis brought in millions last year. Maine towns could finally get a cut.
[[{"value":" Maine’s recreational cannabis market has raked in millions of dollars in state tax revenue, and after almost five years, the municipalities overseeing the businesses could finally receive their share…
Sen. Wyden’s push for hemp regulation has advocates hopeful
Sen. Ron Wyden is expected by hemp advocates to reintroduce the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act, which would create a mechanism — and new center — for the U.S. Food…
“Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don’t”
One early fall afternoon in 2021, 66-year-old John “Bo” Kenney and his wife, Shannon Biggs, were going about their business at their second home in Ormond Beach, FL. Kenney was…
Trump’s DEA Revolving Door: 4th Administrator in as Many Months Rings Alarm Bells for Cannabis Industry
[[{"value":" The fourth head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in as many months has been given the green light by President Donald Trump, painting an even more worrying picture…
Trump’s DEA Revolving Door: 4th Administrator in as Many Months Rings Alarm Bells for Cannabis Industry
[[{"value":" The fourth head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in as many months has been given the green light by President Donald Trump, painting an even more worrying picture…
Capitol latest includes Tim Tebow Act, CBD and hemp regulations, direct wine shipments
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More legislation is moving forward at the State Capitol as they approach another deadline this week.A few bills making progress are repeat attempts by lawmakers. For…
Recreational marijuana licenses applications open in the Springs despite legal fight
Applications are limited to those already operating medical marijuana dispensaries. Applications are limited to those already operating medical marijuana dispensaries. Read More
Police seize $16 million worth of marijuana on I-40 in Crawford County
Officers from the Arkansas Highway Police seized $16 million worth of marijuana weighing more than two tons during a safety inspection along Interstate 40 on Feb. 10. Officers from the Arkansas…