On Wednesday, a Chicago council committee will discuss and potentially vote on an ordinance that would prohibit all non-dispensary businesses from selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products, …
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
Texas Advances First Round of New Medical Marijuana Licenses Under Expanded Compassionate Use Program
Texas regulators have announced the nine applicants that are moving forward in the first phase of the expanded Texas Compassionate Use Program licensing process. The …
Soil Conditions Can Dramatically Reshape Hemp’s Cannabinoid Profile, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants reports that soil composition plays a decisive role in shaping the chemical profile of outdoor-grown …
Texas Finalizes New Medical Cannabis Rules
Texas regulators have finalized a new set of rules that expands the state’s medical marijuana program, giving physicians a path to request new qualifying conditions …
Kent State University Expands Cannabis Workforce Training With Six New Career Certificate Programs
Kent State University is broadening its cannabis education offerings with a new set of online career certificates designed to prepare students for roles in Ohio’s …
Study: Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Reduced Pain and Lower Reliance on Prescription Painkillers
A study published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse examines how Louisiana’s medical marijuana program is shaping pain management habits across the state. Researchers …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide and Allow Expungements Now Sponsored by Lawmakers From 28 States and D.C.
Legislation to deschedule cannabis nationwide, the MORE Act, is now sponsored by lawmakers from 28 different states and the District of Columbia. The proposal, which …
Kenyan Lawmaker Calls for Controlled Marijuana Legalization, Citing Risks of Unregulated Products
Peter Salasya, a Kenyan national lawmaker representing the Mumias East constituency, is calling on the country to legalize and tightly regulate cannabis, arguing that the …
Study: CBD May Counteract Methamphetamine-Related Neurotoxicity by Targeting S1R
Published in Cellular Signalling, researchers from Kunming Medical University report new evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce key drivers of methamphetamine-related neurotoxicity. Their findings …
Cannabis Substitution in Managed Alcohol Programs Reduces Daily Drinking, Study Finds
A new analysis published in the International Journal of Drug Policy found that offering cannabis alongside controlled alcohol dosing can cut alcohol consumption among people …
