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” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Study: High-CBD Extract Found to Reduce Inflammation and Immune Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Models
High-CBD cannabis extract may significantly reduce inflammation and regulate immune activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Immunology. …
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Case Challenging Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
The U.S. Supreme Court will meet in private next month to decide whether to take up a case that could have major implications for gun …
Kentucky Governor Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Oppose Move To Block Rescheduling of Cannabis
Governor Andy Beshear has sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to oppose congressional appropriations language that would block the Drug Enforcement Administration …
Study: California Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Heavy Alcohol Use Among Middle-Aged Adults
A study published this week by the journal Addiction found that marijuana legalization in California may have contributed to a reduction in alcohol consumption, particularly …
