American basketball player Jarred Shaw, who plays for the Tangerang Hawks in Indonesia, has been arrested for allegedly smuggling nearly 900 grams of marijuana-infused candy into the country from Thailand. According to Indonesian authorities, customs officials at Soekarno-Hatta Airport intercepted 20 packages containing the illicit candies. Shaw was arrested shortly after at his apartment in …
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New Hampshire Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill With Added Fentanyl Provisions
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve a bill that would decriminalize psilocybin, advancing it to the full Senate for consideration. House Bill 528, introduced by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), was approved by the House last month with strong bipartisan support. The bill was originally written to fully legalize personal use …
Study: Cannabinoids Including THC, CBD, THCV, CBC and CBG Protect Pancreatic Cells From Damage Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
According to a new study published in the journal Molecules, cannabinoids including THC, CBD, THCV, CBC, and CBG may protect pancreatic β-cells from damage linked to type 2 diabetes. For the study, researchers at the University of Lethbridge used high-glucose, high-lipid (HGHL) conditions to mimic the cellular environment that often leads to β-cell dysfunction in …
Congressmember Dina Titus Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From National Cannabis Industry Association
Congressmember Dina Titus (D-NV) has been honored with the Legislative Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) for her longstanding efforts to advance marijuana reform at the federal level. The award was presented during NCIA’s annual policy gathering in Washington, D.C., where Titus thanked the organization for its recognition and reaffirmed her …
Florida Updating Medical Marijuana Registry to Improve Access and Usability
Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) is making changes to the state’s medical marijuana registry aimed at simplifying the application process and giving patients better access to important information. According to OMMU, the state’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry is receiving updates to its infrastructure and security. In addition to improved performance, the update will …
California Governor’s Revised 2025-26 Budget Prioritizes Illicit Cannabis Enforcement, Avoids Increased Costs for Licensees
Today, Governor Newsom released his revised 2025-2026 state budget, which proposes shifting funding for Department of Cannabis Control’s (DCC) illicit cannabis enforcement activities from the Cannabis Control Fund to the Cannabis Tax Fund. This change will enable DCC to uphold California’s commitment to protecting public safety and a well-regulated legal cannabis market without increasing licensing …
Cannabidiol (CBD) Market Expected to Surpass $22 Billion by 2030, Finds New Report
The global cannabidiol (CBD) market is projected to more than double in size over the next five years, reaching $22.05 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Valued at $9.14 billion in 2024, the market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15.8% from 2025 through …
Report: Global Hemp Fiber Market Expected to Triple by 2030
The global hemp fiber industry is on track for explosive growth, with a new market analysis projecting its value will rise from $11 billion in 2024 to $36 billion by 2030. According to data from MarkNtel Advisors, this growth—representing a compound annual growth rate of 22%—is being fueled by a mix of environmental pressures, legislative …
U.S. Legal Cannabis Industry Supports 425,002 Full-Time Equivalent Jobs
The legal marijuana industry in the United States supports 425,002 full-time equivalent jobs, according to a new report by Vangst and Whitney Economics. The 2025 Cannabis Jobs Report, released yesterday, finds that while the total number of jobs declined by 3.4% in 2024, the industry had about 8k more jobs than in 2023, and it …
Oklahoma Marijuana Licensing Glitch Accidentally Cancels Thousands of Business Licenses
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says a technical issue with its licensing platform has mistakenly canceled thousands of active business licenses. According to OMMA, a glitch in the Thentia system triggered erroneous notifications to licensed businesses stating their licenses had expired. The agency says affected businesses are still legally allowed to operate and should …
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