The industrial hemp market in North America and Oceania is projected to grow rapidly over the next several years, with a new report estimating the …
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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.
Oregon House Approves Legislation to Wipe Out Old Court Fines for Minor Marijuana Offenses
Yesterday, the Oregon House of Representatives voted 41 to 14 to approve a bill that would automatically end certain unpaid court fines and penalties for …
Montana Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Marijuana Warning Posters and High-THC Labels
The Montana Legislature has passed a bill that would overhaul marijuana product labeling and education requirements, with a final vote of concurrence in the House …
Oregon Senate Passes Bill Allowing Marijuana Sales and Samples at Industry Events
The Oregon Senate has approved legislation that would allow marijuana businesses to share and sell products at certain events, while also expanding rules around employee …
Montana Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Marijuana Agreements With Tribal Governments
The Montana Senate has passed House Bill 952 through its second reading in a 34 to 16 vote, setting the stage for a final vote …
Bipartisan Maine Bill Would Establish Cannabis Advisory Council to Guide State Policy
A bipartisan group of 10 Maine lawmakers today introduced legislation to create a Cannabis Advisory Council that would provide guidance on marijuana policy and industry …
New York State Launches “Higher Education” Campaign to “Empower Consumers With Cannabis Knowledge”
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched “Higher Education”, a statewide campaign to give New Yorkers easy access to evidence-based cannabis …
North Carolina Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill Gains Three New Sponsors, Bringing Total to Four
A North Carolina bill to legalize medical marijuana, titled the Compassionate Care Act, gained three new sponsors today in the House of Representatives. Representatives Mary …
Study: CBD Strengthens Peyer’s Patch Barrier, Suggesting Potential to Help Prevent Gut Inflammation
According to the results of a new study, cannabidiol (CBD) significantly strengthens the epithelial barrier in Peyer’s Patches and may support the prevention of inflammation-related …
Study: Cannabinerol (CBNR) May Counteract Alzheimer’s-Related RNA Splicing Defects
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences suggests that the cannabinoid cannabinerol (CBNR) may play a role in reversing RNA splicing …
