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BUSINESS
Kentucky’s governor is continuing to tout the buildout of the state’s medical marijuana program following the opening of the 26th operational dispensary last week. “My administration worked hard to bring medical cannabis to Kentucky, and our hard work paid off,” Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said on Wednesday, noting that he signed legislation to legalize […]
The state’s second-largest city is encouraging voters to reject a prohibitionist ballot measure, as two new polls show ‘little appetite for going back.’
Milestone Program Will Feature Inaugural Cannabis Industry Hall of Fame Class and Leading Industry Voices
Decibel Cannabis Company (DB.V) on Wednesday said its shareholders "should make their own decision"
“We ask the Commission to consider the time current operators will need to reach revenue, accounting for any necessary laboratory licensing or authorization and the issuance of manufacturer and dispensary licenses.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska’s four licensed medical cannabis cultivators are pushing for changes to testing, fees and […]
CBD
A change to federal hemp law scheduled for December 11 could affect full-spectrum CBD oils containing naturally occurring trace amounts of THC, including products made by long-established…
A recently published phase 2 trial showed that CBD/THC cannabis oil failed to ease chronic pain or nonmotor symptoms versus placebo among patients with Parkinson disease.
A law that took effect October 1 bars the state veterinary board from taking certain disciplinary actions against veterinarians solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD products for animals.
Wondering which edible to try first? Kiva's Kristi Palmer shares beginner tips, Camino recommendations, and her take on high-dose edibles.
Cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced liver scarring, inflammation and markers of liver injury in mice, while researchers identified a potential molecular mechanism explaining how the cannabinoid … Continue reading
CRIME
Police discovered 255 cannabis plants and 27.6 kilograms of cannabis cuttings at a fully equipped hydroponic facility, with estimated potential profits of €200,000.
A MAN has been jailed for six years for his role in a criminal drugs operation in which €8.5 million of cannabis herb was seized by gardaí from a storage unit in Dublin, reports Isabel Hayes. Dutch national Buta Ram (46) pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis herb with a street value of €8.54 million
Two men have been arrested after police found a cannabis farm in a busy Hereford city centre shopping street.
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Yusuf Aliyu, and recovered 110 blocks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp from him in Dakka Village, in Bali Local Government Council of the state.The suspect, a resident of Chigeri in Fofure Local Government Council of Adamawa State, was arrested during an intelligence-led
An illegal cannabis production site has been dismantled in Madoc following the seizure of approximately $663,0...
CULTURE
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
Cultura Con Fuego returns Thursday, October 22nd to The Lobby NJ with more brands, live experiences, and a bigger night for Latin Heritage Month.
The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
Madhya Pradesh Police crack down on illegal cannabis cultivation, seizing over 52,000 plants worth Rs 5.89 crore in Neemuch and Dhar districts.
A joint operation in Udaipur led to the destruction of over 1.33 lakh illegal cannabis plants valued at approximately ₹199.50 crore.
EDIBLES
It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
A state-funded Illinois study involving laboratory testing of 527 hemp products found that 26% of non-CBD edibles contained more than 10 milligrams of delta-9 THC … Continue reading
How you use weed might make a difference in how much sedation you require for surgeries or procedures, a new study says. People who smoke or vape weed - but not those who use edibles - might need more anesthesia, researchers say.Weed smokers required substantially higher...
Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more anesthesia during an upper endoscopy than those who use edibles or do not use cannabis, according to a new study presented at the Anesthesiology 2026 ...
Singapore parents urged to talk to children, teens and youths about drugs as CNB warns of youth abuse, online misinformation and cannabis edibles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JOBS
Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
POLITICS
Most people who consume marijuana say that they will be taking candidates’ stances on cannabis policy into account when deciding who to vote for in the November elections. The new survey, conducted by the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD on behalf of NORML, found that nearly eight in 10 marijuana consumers say their decision at the
Massachusetts will serve as a testing ground on Election Day for whether voters regret marijuana legalization 10 years after voters approved the retail sale of the drug for recreational use.
Local officials in the second-most populous city have adopted a resolution opposing an initiative on the November ballot to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. The Worcester City Council passed the measure on Tuesday in a 6-0 vote, with 5 abstentions. “The regulated cannabis industry has become an established part of the Commonwealth’s […]
A Republican congressman is asking the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to coordinate with other federal and local officials to crack down on illicit marijuana cultivation operations in his California district—claiming that the problem is tied to the state’s legalization of cannabis. “Since California legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, […]
Question 8 seeks to roll back law that allows recreational marijuana in Massachusetts.
SCIENCE
A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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