The full Texas Senate is set to vote tomorrow, July 28, on Senate Bill 5, which would ban hemp-derived THC products statewide while heavily regulating CBD and CBG. Filed by State Senator Charles Perry (R), SB 5 passed the Senate State Affairs Committee unanimously earlier this week. The Senate has placed the proposal as the …
Medical Cannabis Market Projected to Nearly Double by 2033, Finds Report
The global medical cannabis market is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, expanding from $37 billion in 2024 to $68.6 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Research and Markets. This 7.1% compound annual growth rate reflects rising global acceptance of marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment, as well as increasing …
Maker of Oreo, Ritz, and Clif Lists Cannabis Edibles in Lobbying Disclosures for Q2 2025
Snack food giant Mondelēz Global LLC, the company behind Oreo, Ritz, Wheat Thins and other household brands, reported lobbying on “issues related to cannabis edibles” during the second quarter of 2025. The disclosure, first spotted by Cannabis Wire, marks a notable development as large consumer packaged goods companies continue to monitor and engage with emerging …
A State-by-State Breakdown of Cannabis Laws Across the United States
This comprehensive guide reviews the cannabis policies in each U.S. state, listed alphabetically. For each state, we note whether medical cannabis is legal, whether recreational (adult-use) cannabis is legal, and key details of the law – including possession limits, home cultivation rules, and penalties for violations. All information is current as of mid-2025, reflecting the …
Study: Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Can Contaminate Hair With Detectable THC and CBD Levels
A new study published in Forensic Science International found that even brief, passive exposure to cannabis smoke can lead to detectable levels of THC and CBD in human hair—potentially complicating forensic drug testing. For the study, researchers from the University of Bologna exposed four volunteers to controlled cannabis smoke inside a car for 15 minutes …
Delaware: Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Less than a Week
Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is set to launch on August 1, marking a historic step as the state joins over 20 others with licensed recreational cannabis stores in operation. To start, recreational sales will be handled exclusively by Delaware’s seven existing medical marijuana providers, each of which has received the green light to begin serving …
Study: Hemp Infructescences Found to Be Viable Source of Essential Oils
A new study highlights the potential of hemp infructescences—typically discarded after seed harvesting—as a valuable and sustainable source of essential oils. Published in Industrial Crops and Products, the research analyzed the morphology and chemical profile of mature hemp infructescences to evaluate their suitability as raw material for essential oil (EO) extraction. Two types of material …
Which State Will Be the 25th to Legalize Recreational Marijuana? Here Are the Top Contenders
With 24 states having legalized recreational marijuana, attention has turned to which state will be next to join the list, becoming legal cannabis state #25. Across the country, momentum is growing as lawmakers, advocates, and voters push forward new proposals to end prohibition. Whether through state legislatures or ballot initiatives, the path to legalization is …
Study: Sustainable Hemp/Cotton Blended Yarn Successfully Produced for Knitwear Using Vortex Spinning
Researchers from the Bangladesh University of Textiles have successfully produced hemp/cotton blended yarns using the vortex spinning system, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cotton textiles. The study focused on overcoming hemp’s natural limitations—its stiffness and coarseness—which typically reduce its spinnability. By blending hemp with cotton and using vortex spinning, the team was able to …
New York Approves 52 More Marijuana Licenses, Total Now at 1,851
The New York State Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, bringing the total to 1,851. The new licenses include 17 for retail dispensaries, 23 for processors, six for microbusinesses, five for distributors, and one for a cultivator. Two new Registered Organizations were also approved, supporting growth in the state’s medical marijuana …
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