Nestled in the rolling hills of Athens County, Ohio, the Cannabis Museum offers a window into a forgotten past—one where cannabis was not a controversial topic, but a staple of medicine cabinets, fabric production, and military defense. Through a growing collection of artifacts and hands-on demonstrations, the museum is working to restore cannabis to its …
Massachusetts Committee Proposes Bill to Restructure Cannabis Control Commission, Double Retail License Cap
A Massachusetts legislative committee has proposed legislation that would overhaul the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), reduce its size, and implement changes long requested by industry stakeholders including doubling the retail license cap. House members of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on Wednesday approved the bill through a closed-door poll sent by email. …
Study: Supplemental Canopy Lighting in Marijuana Cultivation Increases THC, Terpene Yields and Standardization
Adding dedicated lighting to the middle and lower canopy levels of marijuana plants significantly improves yields and consistency, according to a new study published in Plants. Researchers compared traditional top lighting (TL) with two supplemental approaches: subcanopy lighting (SCL), which shines light upward from below the plant, and inter-canopy lighting (ICL), which directs light horizontally …
Study: Cannabis Extract Reduces Inflammation in Human Skin Cells More Effectively than CBD Alone
A standardized cannabis extract significantly reduces inflammation in human skin cells—more effectively than CBD alone—according to a new study published in Pharmaceuticals. Researchers from Università degli Studi di Milano in Italy and Linnea SA in Switzerland analyzed the effects of a Cannabis sativa extract (CSE) with 5% CBD and less than 0.2% THC on human …
Rolling Derby Launches First-Ever Global Cannabis Joint Rolling Competition
Cannabis culture is about to celebrate one of its most essential yet underappreciated skills as the first-ever professional joint rolling competition kicks off this summer. The Rolling Derby, the brainchild of a team of cannabis industry veterans with over 30 years of combined experience, will transform a respected but uncelebrated skill into America’s first professional …
Texas Senate Approves Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
The Texas Senate today approved a revised version of House Bill 46, a measure that would expand the state’s medical cannabis compassionate use program. Despite having already been approved by the full House of Representatives, the Senate made key changes to the bill, meaning it must now return to the House for a concurrence vote …
London Mayor Backs Decriminalizing Cannabis, Says Current Laws Are “Unjustified”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says that cannabis should be decriminalized, stating that the city’s current approach “cannot be justified”. In his remarks, Mayor Khan called on the federal government to reevaluate how cannabis possession is treated under the law. The endorsement follows the release of a new report from the London Drugs Commission, which Khan …
Report Finds Cannabis Consumers Willing to Pay More for Fast-Acting Edibles
A new report shows that marijuana consumers are not only embracing fast-acting edibles—they’re willing to pay a premium for them. According to the 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report from cannabis brand Azuca and data analytics firm BDSA, fast-acting THC gummies—though still a small slice of the edibles market—are outperforming traditional edibles in price, placement, customer loyalty …
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Nationwide Marijuana Ban, Paving Way for Potential Supreme Court Review
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit brought by several marijuana businesses seeking to overturn the federal ban on marijuana, ruling that decades of state-level legalization efforts have not rendered the federal prohibition unconstitutional. The decision clears a path for the case to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 1st U.S. Circuit …
Oklahoma Bill Mandating Annual Medical Marijuana Industry Training Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
A bill requiring annual training and credentialing for employees in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry has become law after Governor Kevin Stitt declined to sign or veto the measure. By taking no action, the governor allowed House Bill 2837 to take effect following its approval in the legislature, where it passed the House 75 to 12 …
