Mar 25 2025
A newly released economic report reveals that the hemp industry is a major contributor to the Texas economy, generating $5.5 billion in annual sales with an estimated tax revenue of $268 million. Developed by Whitney Economics, the report finds that “in 2025, retail revenue reached $4.3 billion, up from $3.3 billion in 2023, highlighting sustained consumer demand.” …
Mar 25 2025
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed into law a bill that bans the sale of foods containing certain artificial dyes as well as the food additives butylated hydroxyanisole and propylparaben. House Bill 2354, which officially takes effect on August 1, prohibits the sale of food products containing Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow …
Mar 24 2025
Oklahoma’s full Senate has given approval to legislation that would establish gun right protections for medical cannabis patients. Oklahoma’s Senate voted 45 to 0 last week to pass Senate Bill 39, sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration. The measure received its first reading in the House today. Filed by Senator Julie Daniels, …
Mar 24 2025
A group of eight Minnesota lawmakers has introduced House Bill 2699, which would decriminalize the personal use, cultivation, and possession of psilocybin. The bill, filed today, has been referred to the House Health Finance and Policy Committee for further review. Under House File 2699, those 21 and older would be allowed to cultivate psilocybin mushrooms …
Mar 24 2025
Legislation to allow licensed marijuana retailers to provide free samples at cannabis-related events was filed today in the House of Representatives, a day after an identical bill was filed in the Senate. House Bill 2716 was filed today by State Representative Andrew Smith (D), with cosponsors Reps. Pete Johnson (D), Ethan Cha (D), and Nolan …
Mar 24 2025
A legislative proposal that would legalize recreational marijuana in North Carolina gained three new sponsors today, bringing the total number of lawmakers backing the effort to 24. Senators Sophia Chitlik (D), Kandie Smith (D), and Caleb Theodros (D) have joined as sponsors of Senate Bill 350, known as the Marijuana Justice and Reinvestment Act, bringing …
Mar 24 2025
Qualla Enterprises, LLC, and Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced today “a historic collaboration with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) to establish a new K-9 program”. “Aimed at addressing critical needs in drug detection while aligning with modern cannabis policies, this initiative underscores our commitment to supporting community safety and innovation”, states a press release …
Mar 24 2025
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects over 300 million people worldwide, leading to debilitating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Many individuals who suffer from PTSD turn to cannabis as a natural remedy to alleviate these symptoms. With that in mind, below is a curated list of 10 popular and effective cannabis strains known for …
Mar 24 2025
Cannabidiol (CBD) is “effective in reducing itching and improving the quality of life of patients with atopic dermatitis”, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Silesia in Poland and the De Montfort University of Leicester in the UK, was published in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. …
Mar 24 2025
Connecticut cannabis regulators launched a surprise inspection on a marijuana cultivator just a day after its president called out flaws in the state’s testing system, in a move that many are calling retaliatory. Following the inspection, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has since issued a rare public apology, admitting the compliance check “should …
