Sep 03 2024
According to a recent press release, Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt in order to research and develop sustainable materials based on industrial hemp. These could be used as a sustainable surface material in Volkswagen models from 2028. The material made from 100% bio-based hemp uses residues …
Sep 03 2024
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump praised medical marijuana as “absolutely amazing” for patients and expressed optimism about Florida’s upcoming recreational cannabis initiative, stating that it will be “very good” for the state if it passes, which he anticipates it will. During a conversation on Lex Fridman’s podcast, released Tuesday, the Trump highlighted …
Sep 02 2024
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released a “Voting guide to legalize marijuana in your state” for the November 2024 election. Founded in 1970, the nonprofit NORML is the nation’s oldest marijuana advocacy group focused on legalizing marijuana and reforming cannabis laws in the United States. NORML works to educate …
Sep 02 2024
By a considerably margin, Oklahoma has the highest percentage of medical marijuana patients in the nation, according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, using state regulatory data and data compiled by the Marijuana Policy Project. As of September 2024, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana, with Nebraska voters potentially making it the 39th this …
Sep 02 2024
In Oregon, there was around $84 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in August, bringing all-time sales to nearly $7 billion. According to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, licensed marijuana stores sold exactly $83,991,372 worth of product in August. This is the highest monthly total since the $84.8 million sold in …
Sep 02 2024
Colorado’s Department of Revenue has officially set the stage for psychedelic-assisted therapy, finalizing regulations that will allow providers to offer this innovative form of mental health care beginning in 2025. The newly established rules outline requirements for businesses entering the psilocybin industry as healing centers, cultivators, and manufacturers. “These therapies will naturally be controversial because …
Sep 02 2024
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto legislation that would legalize marijuana cafés, despite a lack of scientific evidence linking secondhand marijuana smoke to increased cancer risks. Late last month, California’s Legislature approved Assembly Bill 1775, sending it to Governor Newsom. The proposed law would “authorize a local …
Sep 02 2024
In a historic shift for U.S. politics, both major party candidates in the upcoming presidential election have expressed support for legalizing marijuana. This marks the first time in American history that candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have aligned on this issue, signaling a significant change in the political landscape surrounding cannabis policy. …
Sep 02 2024
A campaign to legalize marijuana in Florida has raised over $80 million, according to the state’s Division of Elections. Smart & Safe Florida, the political committee behind Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana, has raised $82.6 million as of the end of August. This includes $11 million raised in the middle of August, $10 million …
Sep 01 2024
There was a rush of medical marijuana applications submitted prior to the August 31 deadline, reports the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis (KOMC). According to the KOMC, there has been a total of 2,650 applications submitted for those wanting to enter the legal medical marijuana industry as of August 30. This includes 2,282 applications for …
