A federal judge has upheld Alaska’s ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products outside the state’s licensed marijuana system, ruling that the state acted within its constitutional authority. In a decision issued May 23, U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle Reardon granted summary judgment to the state in a case brought by the Alaska Industrial Hemp …
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Oregon Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Sales and Samples at Events
Today, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that allows licensed marijuana businesses to share and sell products at approved events, while also expanding rules around employee sampling. Senate Bill 558, which passed the House 40 to 10 and previously cleared the Senate, was officially signed today. The new law will take effect …
New York Launches Statewide Listen & Learn Series To Engage Young People And Trusted Adults On Cannabis Education
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the launch of a new statewide “Listen & Learn” series focused on engaging young people and the trusted adults in their lives – including parents, mentors, educators and caregivers — to “better shape the future of cannabis education in New York.” As the legal cannabis …
Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Testing Facility Opens With Governor Beshear in Attendance
Governor Andy Beshear joined local officials in Graves County on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of Kentucky’s first medical cannabis safety compliance facility, marking a significant step in the state’s rollout of its new medical marijuana program. The facility, operated by State38 LLC, represents a $1 million investment and is expected to create roughly a dozen …
Medical Cannabis Craft Preparation Bill Introduced in Washington D.C.
A bill introduced by Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D) would allow medical marijuana retailers in Washington, D.C. to prepare and sell certain cannabis products on-site, under a newly created “craft preparation endorsement.” The measure has been assigned to the Committee on Business and Economic Development. The legislation, which has been assigned to the Committee on Business …
Ohio’s Cannabis Museum Preserves the Plant’s Deep Roots in Medicine, Industry, and Fiber Art
Nestled in the rolling hills of Athens County, Ohio, the Cannabis Museum offers a window into a forgotten past—one where cannabis was not a controversial topic, but a staple of medicine cabinets, fabric production, and military defense. Through a growing collection of artifacts and hands-on demonstrations, the museum is working to restore cannabis to its …
Massachusetts Committee Proposes Bill to Restructure Cannabis Control Commission, Double Retail License Cap
A Massachusetts legislative committee has proposed legislation that would overhaul the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), reduce its size, and implement changes long requested by industry stakeholders including doubling the retail license cap. House members of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on Wednesday approved the bill through a closed-door poll sent by email. …
Study: Supplemental Canopy Lighting in Marijuana Cultivation Increases THC, Terpene Yields and Standardization
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 …
Study: Cannabis Extract Reduces Inflammation in Human Skin Cells More Effectively than CBD Alone
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 …
Study: Young Adults in Washington State May Be “Maturing Out” of Frequent Cannabis Use Earlier Than Expected
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 …
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