U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, in an attempt to to address hemp farmers’ concerns “with federal …
Report Finds Marijuana Seed Market to Grow From $1.3 Billion in 2021 to $6.5 Billion in 2031
The global cannabis seed market is projected to undergo remarkable growth, increasing from $1.3 billion in 2021 and $2.15 billion in 2024, to an estimated …
US Senator Introduces Legislation to Regulate Hemp Products Nationwide
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), a bill designed toto establish national standards to “protect public health …
Minneapolis City Council Proposes Rules for Marijuana Businesses
The Minneapolis City Council has released proposed rules and restrictions for licensed marijuana businesses, as Minnesota moves forward with its recreational marijuana program. The city …
Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz Says Marijuana Legalization is “An Issue for the States”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, said in a recent interview that legalizing marijuana is a states rights issue. Walz, who made …
The States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Within the Next 12 Months
Momentum for marijuana legalization continues to build across the U.S., with several states nearing the point of legalizing recreational cannabis. Currently, 24 states have already …
Kentucky Issues First-Ever Medical Marijuana License
Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that KCA Labs in Nicholasville will receive Kentucky’s first-ever medical marijuana license. KCA Labs, a safety compliance facility already testing …
Study: Cannabistilbene I Shows Potential to Reduce Angiotensin II-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy
A study published in the peer reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine explores the effects …
Study Finds Tobacco Use Associated With Higher Risk of Surgical Site Infection, But Not Marijuana
A newly published study has found that tobacco use is linked to a significantly higher risk of developing surgical site infections (SSIs) after orthopedic surgery, whereas …
In North Carolina, Tribal Marijuana Store Sees Thriving Sales and No Arrests After Nearly Three Weeks Open to Everyone 21+
Nearly three weeks after opening its doors to everyone 21 and older, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, continues to see impressive …
Study: Psilocybin Experiences “Increase Mind Perception but Do Not Alter Atheist-Believer Status”, Johns Hopkins Study Shows
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have conducted a longitudinal study exploring how psilocybin experiences impact people’s beliefs about mind perception and their …
Maryland Collected Over $22 Million in Marijuana Taxes in Q2 2024, a 52% Increase from Q1.
According to data released by the Comptroller of Maryland, the state collected over $22.3 million in tax revenue from licensed marijuana sales between April and …
