New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s advisor on marijuana policy said this week the Empire State could legalize weed in April of next year with a bill that would serve as a model for other states...
Two years ago Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana sales. Since then, the country has also made way for the legal sales of edibles, cannabis-infused beverages, and vape pens,...
“We affirm you, method! We don’t forget that yesterday you glorified each one of our ages. We have faith in the poison. We know how to give our whole lives every day. Behold the time...
A new report from Leafly released this week revealed the largest contributors to cannabis legalization campaigns in the United States ahead of the November 3 elections. According to campaign finance records, initiatives fighting to bring...
Voters in Montana appear to be set to legalize recreational cannabis in their state on November 3, the results of a new poll revealed this week. The state ballot will ask about legalizing recreational marijuana...
Ready to try marijuana wax? It hits hard, so make sure you’ve got what it takes. When we talked about cannabis concentrates a while ago, we touched upon marijuana wax, or sugar wax, which is...
In spite of ever-growing support for marijuana use in the United States, a recently-released FBI report revealed there were more people arrested for cannabis last year than for all violent crimes together. According to data...
With just 21 days till voters in New Jersey get to decide on whether to legalize recreational marijuana in their state, a majority of them appear to be in favor of the measure, according to...
Vermont has become the latest U.S. state to legalize cannabis sales after Governor Phil Scott allowed a new marijuana commercialization bill to take effect without his signature. In the run-up to his announcement, there was...
There’s a string of thought spanning the Western literary canon that values what they call “a noted weed” for its potential to fuel creativity. It isn’t recorded which poet was the first to discover cannabis...
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana has launched a new line of premium cannabis products inspired by his Latin heritage and long-time love of meditation and spirituality. Created in partnership with Left Coast Ventures, Mirayo by Santana...
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill last week that will help protect banks that do business with licensed cannabis companies. Under Bill AB 1525, banks, credit unions, savings associations and other financial institutions...
Canopy Growth announced plans to launch its line of cannabis beverages in the United States in 2021 following an “incredibly successful introduction” into the Canadian THC-infused drink market earlier this year. In a press release...
By now, most of you know what CBD is. But going into more detail makes an average consumer give up grasping this whole CBD “hype” thing. For example, do you really know what a CBD...
Democrats attempted to meet Republicans halfway on a new stimulus agreement this week that includes the text of the SAFE Banking Act, a standalone piece of legislation passed by the House of Representatives last year...
Revolution Global Brands won big at this year’s Cannabis Cup in Illinois, dubbed the People’s Choice Edition after the company was announced the winner in six out of the cup’s seven categories. Revolution’s products were...
New research from Israel found no significant effects of medical cannabis on cognitive function among middle-aged and older chronic pain patients. As the use of medical cannabis becomes more prevalent in a number of countries,...
Ed Rosenthal is one of the most prominent American advocates for cannabis legalization and medical marijuana use, and above all, an expert pot grower. So, here’s someone whose passion for the cannabis plant has led...
A new piece of legislation was introduced in the U.S. Congress this week that would allow legal cannabis businesses to qualify for federal disaster relief programs, like other businesses in the country that were impacted...
Another study pointing to the adverse reactions that smoking cannabis during pregnancy might have on children was released this week. This one claims the habit could lead to an increased risk of psychotic-like behaviors, as...
You’ve probably heard that CBD can be used for insomnia and sleep, but also for energy and wakefulness. How does that make sense? This very contrasting effect of CBD actually depends on the amount of cannabidiol...
As federal marijuana legalization in the United States remains off the table, a non-profit coalition of reform advocates and businesses in the pot industry is pursuing a plan to legalize interstate cannabis commerce next year. ...
A cafe offering CBD-infused food and drinks opened in Hong Kong earlier this month, the city’s first as cannabis still remains taboo in most of Asia. Nestled in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan area, the CBD...
The House of Representatives has postponed the historic vote on removing cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act until after the presidential election. Originally scheduled for some time next week, House leaders have dropped the vote...
A group of lawmakers and marijuana reform advocates is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that challenges the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance. This is...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has proposed new guidelines for hair drug testing of federal employees last week in a move described by critics as discriminatory against people of color. SAMHSA,...
“The use of vegetable oils may seem insignificant today. But such oils may become in course of time as important as petroleum and the coal tar products of the present time.” (Rudolf Diesel, 1912, Historical...
Marijuana possession arrests in the state of Texas dropped 30% in 2019 compared to the previous year, according to data recently released by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Texas legalized hemp last year,...
Twitter has partnered with the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to raise awareness about substance abuse when people search for marijuana on the platform. According to a report from Marijuana Moment released...
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved a bill this week that seeks to improve and accelerate research on medical marijuana in the United States. The Medical Marijuana Research Act, introduced by Representative Earl...
Contemporary science is actively investigating the relationship between CBD and irritable bowel syndrome, and the results of multiple studies show that CBD has great potential for treating symptoms of IBS. Besides the diminishment of IBS’...
Seven people were shot dead this week in the small town of Aguanga, California, where police discovered a large illegal cannabis growing operation. All seven of the victims were Laotian, while over 20 people appeared...
Two congressmen have introduced a bill that would allow cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp-derived products to be sold as dietary supplements in the U.S. as manufacturers still await federal regulation regarding the use of CBD...
Ontario is on pace to see 40 new pot shops licensed this fall as the province’s cannabis retail store regulator announced it is doubling the number of licenses it issues. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission...
Half of the money spent on cannabis research in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom is directed toward exploring the potential dangers of marijuana use, according to new analysis. Behind the analysis is...
Weedmaps has produced a new three-part docuseries on cannabis legalization in California, now available on the Weedmaps website. California is the largest legal marijuana market in both the United States and the world. The state...
A newly-released survey revealed older U.S. citizens are increasingly using cannabis regardless of the plant’s legal status, suggesting a nationwide shift in their attitude toward cannabis. The survey, which was conducted by telephone over the...
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level in three weeks, according to the Democrats’ latest legislative agenda, which confirmed earlier reports. First reported by Politico,...
A new poll revealed that esports, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and racing fans are the most likely cannabis and CBD consumers of all sports fans. Conducted by Morning Consult, the survey looked at 1,269 sports...
A company in New Zealand has developed the world’s first hemp-based meat, which it plans to roll out as a sustainable alternative to meat as early as next year. Sustainable Foods is a producer of...
