Draft of $1.5 Trillion Farm Bill redefines hemp and cannabinoid regulation
[[{"value":" Draft of $1.5 trillion Farm Bill redefines hemp and cannabinoid regulation Stacey Harkin May 20, 2024 …
Cannabis Chart Of The Week: Are Ancillary Sectors Participating In The Rescheduling Price Upswing? – AFC Gamma (NASDAQ:AFCG), GrowGeneration (NASDAQ:GRWG)
[[{"value":"Loading...The graph depicts the stock price performance of baskets of stocks in six different cannabis industry subsectors. Each basket consists of the top four or five U.S. companies in each…
The Library of Cannabis
Up in California’s Emerald Triangle, just north of Cal Poly Humboldt and nestled between the Mad River and a community forest, HendRx Farm is a commercial nursery dedicated to cataloging…
Explore the Impact of DEA’s Latest Scheduling Changes on Cannabis
[[{"value":" Art by BambashkART. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has recently unveiled a proposal to modify the scheduling status of cannabis, which could significantly influence the landscape of the cannabis…
US Government Moves to Reclassify Weed, Citing Medical Uses: What to Know
The US Department of Justice said Thursday that the attorney general has begun a rule-changing process that if finalized would reclassify marijuana as a schedule III drug. It's been considered a schedule…
Chiefs’ Wanya Morris, Chukwuebuka Godrick Arrested on Marijuana Possession Charge
Perry Knotts/Getty ImagesKansas City Chiefs offensive linemen Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Godrick were arrested and charged with marijuana possession Friday before being released, Aaron Ladd reported for Kansas City's KSHB…
Illinois Lawmakers Seek More Oversight for State’s Hemp Industry
Popular shops, bakeries and wellness brands that sell delta-8 THC and other hemp derivatives that have proliferated without the weight of government oversight are now actively seeking state intervention.Popular shops,…
Remembering Michael Berger And His Impact On The Cannabis Industry
Loading...Michael Berger, founder of Technical420, managing partner of StoneBridge Partners and the beloved maven behind Benzinga Cannabis Research, our cannabis stock analysis and trading subscriber-only platform, tragically passed away last…
Historically Black College Florida A&M in Crisis Over ‘Ceased’ $237 Million Donation From Mysterious 30-Year-Old ‘Hemp Farmer’
Join TodayMAGGIE HRONCICHMs. Hroncich is from Pittsburgh and a graduate of Hillsdale College. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Federalist, and The Daily Signal. By continuing…
Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana, cites long-standing inequities
The Department of Justice took a significant step Thursday toward reclassifying marijuana as lower risk and less harmful, with President Joe Biden posting a video on social media saying no…
High on Politics
# 238President Biden on Thursday announced plans to move marijuana from the highest controlled substance classification to a lower category.For an administration whose mantra has been “follow the science,” this is perplexing since…
High on Politics
# 238President Biden on Thursday announced plans to move marijuana from the highest controlled substance classification to a lower category.For an administration whose mantra has been “follow the science,” this is perplexing since…
Biden moves to reclassify marijuana: Would weed be legal in North Carolina?
Biden directed a review of marijuana scheduling in 2022. On May 16, he commented again on his commitment to changing federal laws on cannabis. Biden directed a review of marijuana scheduling…
Red Stick Cannabis Street Fair returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its second year
[[{"value":"Jessica Potts was in the worst pain of her life when she first tried medical marijuana. She was diagnosed at 21 with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disease that…
NH News Recap: Senate passes bill that would legalize recreational marijuana
The New Hampshire Senate passed a number of bills on Thursday, including one that would legalize marijuana for recreational use. New Hampshire remains the only state in New England that…
CT Attorney General Announces ‘Settlement’ with HighBazaar – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
The headline of Tuesday’s announcement by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong stated that his office had reached a ‘settlement” with HighBazaar, the longstanding and very popular Connecticut sesh that earned… The…
President Biden announces moves to relax weed restrictions – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
President Joe Biden is officially moving forward with plans to loosen federal marijuana restrictions. Biden announced on Thursday his administration plans to reclassify cannabis from the most restrictive category on… President…
Technical Program Director Julie Kowalski Discusses Insights at the Cannabis Science Conference 2024
Live from the Cannabis Science Conference, Julie Kowalski shares her perspective on the conference. Live from the Cannabis Science Conference, Julie Kowalski shares her perspective on the conference. Read More
New Study Analyzes the Effects of THCV, CBD on Weight Loss
New research, which was published in the journal Cannabis, shows evidence of the weight loss effects of cannabinoids such as THCV and CBD. The study’s official title is “Weight Loss…
German Minister Signals End of ‘Senseless’ Intoxication Clause in Potential Boon For Hemp Industry
[[{"value":" Germany’s Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture has suggested that the country’s controversial ‘intoxication clause’ could soon be scrapped. During a parliamentary event earlier this week, hosted by the…
Biden formally moves to reclassify marijuana
Click in for more news from The Hillbeacon Health Care Health Care The Big Story Biden announces DOJ marijuana move The Justice Department (DOJ) took a major step towards resche… Click in…
US Justice Department Submits Proposal to Potentially Reclassify Cannabis
The US Attorney General has initiated the process to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a less-restrictive Schedule III substance. The US Attorney General has initiated the process to reclassify…
Biden announces support for DOJ measure to reclassify marijuana
President Biden on Thursday publicly endorsed the Justice Department’s recommendation to loosen restrictions on marijuana, a long-expected measure that marks a historic shift in the nation’s drug policy.“Far too many…
Arkansas State Police arrest 2, confiscate 200-plus pounds of marijuana and over $10,000 in two traffic stops
[[ US military finishes pier for delivering aid into Gaza as Israel presses in Rafah"> The Latest ]] What began as routine traffic stops ended with arrests and drug seizures for…
Examining the facts behind claims in Florida marijuana campaign ads
As we get closer to the November elections, WPTV is examining the claims made by the groups spending millions of dollars to sway your vote.This week, a group called Smart…
How High Flyers, a Mass. cannabis delivery business, is turning Samantha Britt’s life around
Samantha Britt, founder of High Flyers cannabis delivery business in Florence, holds one of the company's signs at the 9,000-square-foot facility. (Steven E. Nanton photo)Steven E. NantonNORTHAMPTON — Samantha Britt,…
Eight Students Hospitalized After Eating Marijuana Edibles On School Trip
Eight teenagers were hospitalized after becoming "acutely ill" during a field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday (May 14).The Los Angeles Fire Department said that…
Thailand’s nascent cannabis industry hits the buffers
[[{"value":"Thailand’s short-lived attempt to liberalise its cannabis laws will come to a crashing halt in the next 12 months with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordering that the country’s cannabis shops…
POSaBIT’s 2023 Revenue Drops 7% YoY, Core Business Grows As It Seeks To List Its Shares On TSX
[[{"value":"Loading...POSaBIT Systems Corporation PBIT POSAF, a provider of payments infrastructure in the cannabis industry, announced on Tuesday its financial results for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2023."Despite the challenges…
MN Expunges 58K Marijuana Convictions Following 2023 Cannabis Act
Crime & SafetyThe convictions qualified for automatic expungement under the 2023 Adult-Use Cannabis Act past by the Minnesota Legislature.William Bornhoft, Patch StaffPosted Tue, May 14, 2024 at 8:07 am CT|Updated…
Minnesota purges thousands of marijuana convictions after passage of
[[{"value":"Skip to main content May 14, 2024 - 7:51am | By Ty Schonert (St. Paul, MN) -- Thousands of misdemeanor marijuana convictions are no longer part of the Minnesota crime…
What Has Verano So Optimistic About The Cannabis Industry?
Verano CEO George Archos and CIO Aaron Miles on recent earnings and why they're the most optimistic about cannabis they've ever been. Verano CEO George Archos and CIO Aaron Miles on…
‘Business partners’ face marijuana charge
NEBRASKA CITY – Lawrnell Kelly, 36, of Plattsmouth and Lawrence Kelley, 33, of LaVista are charged in Otoe County with possession of more than a pound of marijuana and failure…
Pot emerges from the legal shadows
[[{"value":"The Justice Department has spoken — at last — on the issue of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and that’s a good thing. But it’s simply the first…
The Best States To Launch Your Cannabis Business In 2024 – According To Marijuana Legal Experts
Loading...This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission.Have you ever pondered the landscape of cannabis regulations across the United States? Amid a shifting legal terrain where…
Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight Set For NJ June 17th
On June 17th, all eyes will be on the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick, NJ, as the region’s very first Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight takes center stage.…
Why can’t Texans vote to legalize weed? It’s complicated.
Skip to main contentNewslettersChron LogoNewslettersPoliticsTexas, like many other Southern states, has barred direct democratic action since the Reconstruction era. The consequences affect issues from weed legalization to abortion law.The fight…
Why can’t Texans vote to legalize weed? It’s complicated.
Skip to main contentNewslettersChron LogoNewslettersPoliticsTexas, like many other Southern states, has barred direct democratic action since the Reconstruction era. The consequences affect issues from weed legalization to abortion law.The fight…
‘We’re starting to fix this right now’: Hochul criticizing OCM, plans to streamline cannabis license process
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Criticism is coming from New York State's top official Friday, to describe the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).In an effort to fix the problems, Governor Kathy…
Missing Child Search in Butte County Finds Child, Plus Nearly 7,000 Pounds of Illegal Marijuana
The good news is that a missing three-year-old girl was found after being reported missing by her Butte County parents. The bad news, for the parents at least, is that…
The federal government is reclassifying marijuana and some Hoosiers hope that brings change to Indiana
[[{"value":"INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. government has started the process to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.The move means the government would recognize that pot has medical benefits, but the…
Minnesota Supreme Court rules marijuana party failed to meet state’s major party requirements
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Legal Marijuana Now Party has failed to meet the state’s requirements to qualify as a major political party. The court has…
Siam Cannabis Cup Event: Celebrating cannabis culture in Bangkok, Thailand
The Siam Cannabis Cup Event is set to take place on May 18, 2024, aboard the luxurious Viva Alangka Cruise in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. This unique event promises…
Trulieve outlines more bottom line relief with cannabis rescheduling
Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX: TCNNF) is cashing in on tax refunds and banking on federal rescheduling to light up its future, after the company reported strong first quarter 2024…
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Conversations on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Cannabis Industry
In the General Session of the Cannabis Science Conference, Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. and John Calloway Jr. discussed the many ways equity ties into science in the cannabis industry. In the…
Caucus News
[[{"value":"SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman has introduced a measure that aims to allow seventeen year olds to receive blood typing services without the need for parental consent.“Knowing your blood…
Georgia’s new law tightens regulations on hemp products to protect consumers
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Georgia Department of Agriculture will now oversee regulating hemp products.Senate Bill 494 requires packaging, labeling, and marketing requirements to help protect children from misleading advertisements.Matthew…
Half of Springfield’s marijuana dispensaries haven’t yet paid 3% sales tax
At a budget workshop Tuesday, Springfield finance director David Holtmann told city council that half of Springfield’s marijuana dispensaries are behind on their 3% sales tax payments.He said, "On our…
Cannabis Science Conference Spring Coverage: Polysorbate 80: An Emulsifying Agent in Cannabis Microbiology
Anthony Repay, Laboratory Director of Method Testing Labs, presents his talk in the Analytical Track on Day 1 of the Cannabis Science Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, about the intricacies…
WeHo passes ordinance to help cannabis businesses – Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
The cannabis business got some relief from the West Hollywood City Council on May 6. A unanimous vote... The cannabis business got some relief from the West Hollywood City Council on…