Aurora Cannabis Inc., a Canadian based global medical cannabis company, is pioneering ground-breaking research in auto-flowering technology. Auto-flowering is a genetic characteristic that automatically transitions the plant from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage rather than relying on changes in light cycles. The new research provides foundational insight on flowering mechanism in cannabis, which …
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Marijuana in the November 2024 Election: A Breakdown of State and Local Initiatives
The November 5, 2024 election, now less than two months away, is set to be a monumental day for marijuana law reform, with numerous state and local initiatives up for vote. Multiple states and cities this November will consider measures that would either legalize medical marijuana, legal recreational marijuana, or decriminalize marijuana possession. Most notably, …
Report: Legal Marijuana Market Valued at $47 Billion, to Grow to $107 Billion by 2028
According to a new report by Research and Markets, the global market for legal marijuana is valued at just over $47 billion, and is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. “2023 was something of a mixed bag for the legal cannabis industry”, states the report. “While 13% year-on-year growth to reach USD47.1 billion …
Kamala Harris Supports Descheduling Marijuana, Along With Over 100 Members of US Congress
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t made marijuana an issue since becoming the Democratic nominee for president. However, there’s no doubt she would be the most pro-marijuana president in history, including being completely in support of descheduling marijuana, the key priority of many activists. While serving as San Francisco’s DA and then California’s Attorney general, Harris …
Both Major Party Candidates for President Support Legalizing Marijuana: Why That’s So Unprecedented
In a historic shift for U.S. politics, both major party candidates in the upcoming presidential election have expressed support for legalizing marijuana. This marks the first time in American history that candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have aligned on this issue, signaling a significant change in the political landscape surrounding cannabis policy. …
New Saliva Test Offers Rapid and Simultaneous Detection of Alcohol and THC
A new study published in the journal Talanta highlights the development of a novel microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μCD-PAD) that can simultaneously detect ethanol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in saliva, offering what researchers describe as a non-invasive, rapid, and cost-effective method for on-site analysis. For the study, which was also published online by the US National …
Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Being Considered This November
With news that Arkansas activists have submitted well more than enough signatures to place their marijuana proposal on the presidential election ballot, we now have a clear picture of which statewide marijuana initiatives will be considered this November 5. This November, three states will vote on measures to legalize recreational marijuana, one will vote to …
The Most Critically Well Received Stoner Movies of All Time
When it comes to “stoner movies”, a select set of films have not only captivated audiences and pop culture, but also earned critical acclaim. Using data from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most critically well-received stoner movies of all time, ranked by their combined Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes scores. …
Trulieve’s Employee Training Program Earns Gold Award for “Best Competencies and Skill Development”
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., one of the leading and top-performing cannabis companies in the United States, today announced its TruU-GROW cultivation training program has received a Gold award of excellence in the 2024 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards. “We are proud to see our TruU-GROW program continue to be recognized for its excellence in learning …
Americans’ Support for Marijuana Legalization Up Almost 10% Since 2015, Finds Meta-Analysis
A growing number of Americans favor legalizing marijuana, with support rising steadily over the past decade, according to a recent analysis of more than 70 public opinion polls conducted since 2015. The analysis, referred to as The Poll of Polls and released by consumer research firm CBD Oracle, reveals that public backing for marijuana legalization …
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