The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the launch of a new statewide “Listen & Learn” series focused on engaging young people and the trusted adults in their lives – including parents, mentors, educators and caregivers — to “better shape the future of cannabis education in New York.” As the legal cannabis …
Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Testing Facility Opens With Governor Beshear in Attendance
Governor Andy Beshear joined local officials in Graves County on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of Kentucky’s first medical cannabis safety compliance facility, marking a significant step in the state’s rollout of its new medical marijuana program. The facility, operated by State38 LLC, represents a $1 million investment and is expected to create roughly a dozen …
Medical Cannabis Craft Preparation Bill Introduced in Washington D.C.
A bill introduced by Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D) would allow medical marijuana retailers in Washington, D.C. to prepare and sell certain cannabis products on-site, under a newly created “craft preparation endorsement.” The measure has been assigned to the Committee on Business and Economic Development. The legislation, which has been assigned to the Committee on Business …
Ohio’s Cannabis Museum Preserves the Plant’s Deep Roots in Medicine, Industry, and Fiber Art
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 …
