Cannabis sativa L.’s natural ability to absorb environmental toxins makes it uniquely vulnerable to ‘forever chemicals’ contamination—putting producers and retailers at serious legal risk as federal scrutiny ramps up. …
Verano Unveils Bodega-Style Dispensary Experience at Zen Leaf Cave Creek in Phoenix
The company’s new bodega-style shopping experience offers customers the freedom to browse and select their favorite items directly from shelves. …
Top Cannabis Brand Rove Launches in Maryland With Award-Winning Vapes
The California-born brand known for industry-leading innovation and premium products enters its 15th U.S. market. …
Aurora Launches 2 High-Potency Flower Products in Poland
The Canadian-based company’s proprietary genetics will be the highest potency medical cannabis products available on the Polish market. …
Tilray Medical Receives Italy’s 1st Authorization to Distribute Medical Cannabis Flower
The company received the go-ahead from the Italian Ministry of Health to import and distribute three cannabis flower varieties for therapeutic use. …
US House Committee Approves Bill to Close THCA ‘Loophole,’ Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products
The House Appropriations Committee included a provision to redefine hemp and regulate finished products in a must-pass spending bill. …
Jones Soda Co. Divests Cannabis Beverage Business for $3 Million
The Seattle-based craft beverage company sold its cannabis segment to MJ Reg Disrupters, including its Mary Jones brand assets. …
Texas Governor Vetoes Ban on Hemp Products, Calls For Special Session to Regulate THC
Gov. Greg Abbott’s disapproval of Senate Bill 3 collides with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s prohibition policy. ‘We can do better,’ Abbott says. …
South Dakota to Crack Down on Hemp Product Sales Starting July 14
The State’s Attorney’s Office in Pennington County issued a warning to a cannabis business that government agencies will begin enforcing a 2024 statute. …
Pennsylvania Governor Holds Tight to Cannabis Legalization in Budget Negotiations
Gov. Josh Shapiro calls adult-use legalization a ‘competitiveness’ issue as he spars with Senate Republicans over reforming the state’s laws. …
Jungle Boys Opening 1st Arizona Dispensary in Phoenix
The Phoenix location is housed in the historic former Audio Recorders of Arizona building—a site once frequented by legendary musicians. …
Most Healthcare Professionals Are Unprepared To Counsel Patients About Cannabis
“Effectively training current and future healthcare professionals on medical cannabis is a necessary step toward improving patient care,” researchers concluded. The post Most Healthcare Professionals Are Unprepared To Counsel Patients About Cannabis appeared first on […]
Survey: Parkinson’s Disease Patients Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Use
“Both cannabis and CBD users reported high effectiveness levels for sleep disorders, pain, and rigidity,” investigators reported. The post Survey: Parkinson’s Disease Patients Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.
Nebraska AG Cracks Down on Hemp Stores, Says 90% of Products Inaccurately Labeled
State Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent cease-and-desist letters to 82 Lincoln stores selling THC-containing products. …
Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline
“The findings of this study indicate that CBD reduces inflammatory response in the brain and improves cognitive decline associated with aging.” The post Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline appeared first on NORML.
California DCC Announces $30M in Grant Funding to Advance Cannabis Research
The state’s Department of Cannabis Control is soliciting research proposals from public universities to better inform future laws impacting the industry. …
Aurora Cannabis Denies 2nd ‘False’ News Report of Acquisition of MedLeaf Therapeutics
The Canadian cannabis company advised stakeholders of news reports on Investing.com that was generated ‘with the support’ of artificial intelligence. …
Consumable Hemp Products Illegal Without FDA Approval, Mississippi AG Says
State Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued an opinion that hemp products sold outside licensed medical cannabis dispensaries are prohibited. …
Fluence Debuts SPYDR 3: Pioneering Fixture Upgrades Output and Efficiency for Cannabis Growers
The SPYDR 3 offers precision lighting and uniform canopy control to boost performance for multitier cannabis production. …
Minnesota Adult-Use Dispensary Island Peži Celebrates 1st Anniversary
The native cannabis company continues to capitalize on the state’s legalization landscape as non-native operations have yet to commence. …