A daylong symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for hemp and cannabis researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts will focus on hemp as a crop and its uses, some of which may be surprising. Nine speakers will cover agronomy, new legislation, biomedical and other uses, and more at the sixth annual Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis …
Metrc Launches Direct-to-Consumer Cannabis Product Recall Feature in California
Metrc, a leading provider of regulatory track-and-trace systems for highly regulated industries, announced a “groundbreaking enhancement” to its Metrc Retail ID solution, enabling direct-to-consumer product recall notifications in the state of California. Launched in partnership with the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), this functionality marks a major step forward in public safety and supply chain …
Smart & Safe Florida Challenges State Petition Rules in Federal Court
Smart & Safe Florida, the group working to place a recreational marijuana initiative on the 2026 general election ballot, has asked a federal judge to expand his earlier ruling that blocked parts of the state’s petition law, arguing it illegally restricts who can collect signatures. Attorneys for Smart and Safe Florida, the group behind a …
Study: Tourette Patient Using Nearly 10 Grams of Cannabis Daily Still Deemed Fit to Drive
A case study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry details how a 28-year-old man with Tourette syndrome (TS) and ADHD maintained full driving ability despite using large amounts of medical cannabis—up to 10 grams per day. In the study, researcher from Hannover Medical School, the Medical University of Warsaw, and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich “present the case of …
Massachusetts House Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Regulate Kratom Sales
A measure to regulate kratom products in Massachusetts moved forward today, the same day it was filed, after being reported favorably by the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, House Bill 4394, has been sent to the House Ways and Means Committee. The p roposed law establishes rules for the sale and labeling of kratom, a …
Texas Senate Again Passes Bill to Ban Hemp-Derived THC
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 6, approving for the third time in recent months a bill that would not only ban hemp-derived THC, but other hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBN. The legislation, which has been approved through its third reading and officially sent to the House, would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of …
Ohio: A Year After Market Launch, Over 160 Outlets Now Selling Recreational Cannabis Across Nearly 90 Cities
A little over a year after the market launched in Ohio, the state now has 162 recreational cannabis stores across 89 cities, according to an update from the Division of Cannabis Control. Adult-use sales launched in August 2024 with fewer than 100 locations initially open. Since then, dozens of new outlets have been added, with …
Cannabix Delivers Marijuana Breath Test Devices to Omega Laboratories
Cannabix Technologies has delivered multiple marijuana breath testing devices to Omega Laboratories in Ohio, a move that marks the start of commercial rollout efforts for the technology. The delivery includes Cannabix’s Breath Collection Units and Breath Cartridges, which are designed to capture and preserve breath samples for laboratory analysis. Unlike urine, blood or saliva testing, …
Goldflower Cannabis Announces Grand Opening Of Tenth Florida Dispensary In Lakeland And 4th New Store In 75 Days
Goldflower Cannabis, one of Florida’s fastest-growing vertically integrated cannabis companies, announced today the grand opening of its tenth dispensary at 3970 US Highway 98 N #3962, Lakeland, FL 33809, slated for October 4, 2025. According to a press release, “This state-of-the-art facility brings Goldflower’s commitment to high-quality cannabis products and exceptional customer experience to Central Florida.” Customers will be able …
Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Campaign Surpasses 300 Petition Locations
Oklahoma’s campaign to legalize recreational marijuana continues to hit the ground running, with petitions now available for signing at over 300 locations across the state. In less than a week, Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action has added more than 100 new sites, underscoring the fast-growing momentum behind the effort.
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