May 28 2025
Adding dedicated lighting to the middle and lower canopy levels of marijuana plants significantly improves yields and consistency, according to a new study published in Plants. Researchers compared traditional top lighting (TL) with two supplemental approaches: subcanopy lighting (SCL), which shines light upward from below the plant, and inter-canopy lighting (ICL), which directs light horizontally …
May 28 2025
A standardized cannabis extract significantly reduces inflammation in human skin cells—more effectively than CBD alone—according to a new study published in Pharmaceuticals. Researchers from Università degli Studi di Milano in Italy and Linnea SA in Switzerland analyzed the effects of a Cannabis sativa extract (CSE) with 5% CBD and less than 0.2% THC on human …
May 28 2025
A new study conducted at the University of Washington suggests that young adults in Washington State may be reducing their cannabis use earlier than in years past, despite increased legalization and availability. Analyzing data from 15,371 individuals ages 18 to 25 collected across a seven-year period, researchers found that cannabis use peaked at ages 21 …
May 27 2025
The Texas Senate today approved a revised version of House Bill 46, a measure that would expand the state’s medical cannabis compassionate use program. Despite having already been approved by the full House of Representatives, the Senate made key changes to the bill, meaning it must now return to the House for a concurrence vote …
May 27 2025
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says that cannabis should be decriminalized, stating that the city’s current approach “cannot be justified”. In his remarks, Mayor Khan called on the federal government to reevaluate how cannabis possession is treated under the law. The endorsement follows the release of a new report from the London Drugs Commission, which Khan …
May 27 2025
A new report shows that marijuana consumers are not only embracing fast-acting edibles—they’re willing to pay a premium for them. According to the 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report from cannabis brand Azuca and data analytics firm BDSA, fast-acting THC gummies—though still a small slice of the edibles market—are outperforming traditional edibles in price, placement, customer loyalty …
May 27 2025
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit brought by several marijuana businesses seeking to overturn the federal ban on marijuana, ruling that decades of state-level legalization efforts have not rendered the federal prohibition unconstitutional. The decision clears a path for the case to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 1st U.S. Circuit …
May 27 2025
A bill requiring annual training and credentialing for employees in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry has become law after Governor Kevin Stitt declined to sign or veto the measure. By taking no action, the governor allowed House Bill 2837 to take effect following its approval in the legislature, where it passed the House 75 to 12 …
May 27 2025
A new survey conducted by researchers from the University of Nevada finds that most adults support allowing cannabis use in or near casinos and other gaming venues, signaling a potential shift in public opinion that could challenge long-standing regulatory divides in Nevada. The survey gathered responses from 620 adults aged 21 and older across the …
May 27 2025
By a combined vote of 61 to 2, the Nevada Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 107, a measure that removes certain marijuana-related convictions from disqualifying individuals from working in or operating foster homes. AB 107 was approved by the state Senate on May 23 with a 19 to 2 vote, after having previously passed the …
