Select Zero Proof Seltzer, infused with naturally derived hemp THC extract, is now shipping across the country in a new 2.5-milligram option with new flavors. …
New York passes $1 billion in legal cannabis sales, poised for more expansion in 2025
With less than 12 hours to spare before the clock switched over to 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state’s legal cannabis inudstry surpassed the $1 billion sales mark since its launch just over two years ago, driven by 275 operational adult-use dispensaries. Not only that, but …
Bill to enable state-run cannabis test lab in Michigan falls short
This story was reprinted with permission from Crain’s Detroit. Legislation for Michigan’s long-awaited marijuana reference testing lab fell victim to the chaotic and relatively unproductive lame-duck session in Lansing. House Bill 5529, which passed unanimously out of committee early last year, didn’t make it to a full vote in the House …
California Cannabis Operators Face New Obstacles in 2025 as Governor Touts Seizures
Gavin Newsom called an operation in East Oakland ‘proof’ of the state’s dedication to regulated businesses, but licensing hurdles and tax hikes persist. …
Terrapin Opening 1st Pennsylvania Dispensary in Bellefonte
The independent medical cannabis grower/processor will host a grand opening on Jan. 9 for its retail facility. …
Regulators eye new changes for Vermont’s shrinking medical cannabis program
Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board is pushing for changes to its medical marijuana program, including new educational requirements and oversight structures, according to a legislative report released in November. The recommendations come as Vermont’s medical cannabis patient registry has declined to 2,707 patients, down from about 3,001 a year earlier, according …
Study: Cannabis Provides Sustained Quality of Life Improvements in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cannabis treatment was associated with improvements in IBD-specific outcomes and patients’ health-related quality of life. The post Study: Cannabis Provides Sustained Quality of Life Improvements in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease appeared first on NORML.
Analysis: Prenatal Marijuana Exposure Not Associated With Adverse Birth Outcomes, Neurodevelopmental Delays
“No significant associations were identified between prenatal cannabis exposure and increased rate of preterm birth or birth weight,” researchers concluded. The post Analysis: Prenatal Marijuana Exposure Not Associated With Adverse Birth Outcomes, Neurodevelopmental Delays appeared […]
Clinical Trial: CBD Reduces Cravings in Subjects With Alcohol Use Disorder
The findings “support the potential of CBD to treat individuals with alcohol use disorder,” researchers concluded. The post Clinical Trial: CBD Reduces Cravings in Subjects With Alcohol Use Disorder appeared first on NORML.
New Jersey: Certain Public Employees Eligible for Medical Cannabis Healthcare Benefits
Participants in the program will be able to receive telehealth consultations with cannabis specialists and discounts on medical marijuana products, among other benefits. The post New Jersey: Certain Public Employees Eligible for Medical Cannabis Healthcare […]
US cannabis industry poised for more changes in 2025
Despite legalization disappointments from 2024, the cannabis industry is far from standing still as the calendar changes over to 2025. A significant factor is that use of the plant continues to expand. And a key driver of that is hemp products. But the battle between federally legal hemp products and …
New York Retailers Have Now Officially Sold $1 Billion Worth Of Legal Marijuana, Governor Announces
New York officials have announced that the state’s legal marijuana market has now surpassed the $1 billion sales mark. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) called the milestone “a testament to the hard work of those who helped build the strongest cannabis industry in the nation: one that prioritizes equity, ensures public safety, and empowers communities.” A
Top 10 Articles of 2024: Farm Bill, Ohio Legalization, Rescheduling Lead CBT’s Coverage
Here’s a roundup of Cannabis Business Times’ most-viewed stories that readers did not want to miss out on from the past year. …
3 Questions to Ask When Diagnosing Cannabis Plant Health Issues
Knowing the pattern, distribution, and timeline of a problem can guide you to the proper solution. …
The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2024
There’s a repeat champion with 37% of consumers saying California’s most popular cannabis cultivar helps with stress. …
2024 Year in Review: Cannabis confronts the hemp divide, legalization faces speed bumps
The end of the year is near. But what a year 2024 was. First, the trend that wasn’t. The industry entered the year with high hopes that the plant would be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, which could open more opportunities for investment and growth. But as the …
Cannabis’s Cybersecurity Threat
As ransomware attacks have spiked, and following Stiiizy’s recent data breach, cannabis businesses’ vulnerability has become more conspicuous. Here’s what cannabis professionals can do to protect their data. …
Analysts See ‘Sudden Spike’ In Use Of Marijuana As An Alcohol Alternative
Americans are continuing to use marijuana as a substitute for other drugs, with analysts reporting a “sudden spike” in the consumption of cannabis as an alternative to alcohol in 2024. An analysis of new survey data from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) that was released on Tuesday found that substitution of cannabis for alcohol is “soaring” as
Year in Review: Top 10 stories of 2024
Every year in cannabis is a wild one – and 2024 was no exception. From lawsuits to legalization. Green Market Report’s coverage of the industry spanned a wide range of topics. As we prepare to head into a new year, we’re taking a moment to highlight the stories that piqued …
2024 Year in Review: NORML’s Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy
#1: DEA Announces Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, Judge Sets 2025 Trial Date The Drug Enforcement Administration’s administrator announced in August that the agency will commence an administrative law hearing on marijuana’s scheduling under the federal Controlled […]