Oregon State University has received a $299,950 federal U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to study feeding spent hemp biomass to cattle.
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Arizona Dispensaries Rewarding Covid-19 Vaccinations With Free Edibles
A chain of cannabis dispensaries in Arizona is offering an enticing incentive to those who have received a Covid-19 vaccine: free marijuana edibles.
California Gives Localities $15M In Cannabis Equity Grants
California officials have awarded $15 million in grant funding through the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Bureau of Cannabis Control’s Cannabis Equity Grants program.
Survey Finds A Quarter Of Parkinson’s Patients Have Used Cannabis In The Last Six Months
Almost 25% of patients with Parkinson’s disease reported that they had used cannabis in the prior six months in a survey from the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Biden’s USDA Secretary Gives Final Approval To Hemp Rules Despite Ongoing Industry Concerns
The newly confirmed head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given final approval to a federal rule laying out regulations for the hemp industry, despite outstanding concerns from advocates about certain provisions.
Veterans Groups Want Marijuana And Psychedelics Access Through VA, They Tell Congress
Leaders of military veterans organizations sent a clear message to congressional lawmakers this week: federal marijuana and psychedelics laws are outdated and should be reformed to give service members alternative treatment options for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder.
New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension
A study from an international team of researchers has found that current or past use of marijuana is not independently associated with an increased risk of hypertension.
Alabama Senate Panel Passes Bill To End Jail Time For Pot Possession
An Alabama legislative committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would eliminate jail time as a punishment for marijuana possession offenses.
Massachusetts Community College Offers Cannabis Training Scholarships
Massachusetts’ Holyoke Community College Cannabis Education Center is offering scholarships to students who enroll in its core cannabis training program, which runs March 20 and 21.
Texas Voters’ Support For Legalizing Marijuana Is Increasing, New Poll Shows
Texans’ support for legalizing marijuana has grown significantly over the past decade, according to a new poll.
Virginia Conference Committee Faces Saturday Deadline To Finalize Marijuana Legalization Proposal
Virginia lawmakers are working to reconcile conflicting House and Senate marijuana legalization bills this week, scrambling to reach deals on matters such as business licensing and criminal penalties ahead of a legislative deadline on Saturday.
New Jersey Gov. Signs Bill to Legalize Cannabis
After over three months since voters approved the state’s cannabis legalization ballot question, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) today signed into law a series of bills that ultimately legalize the adult use of cannabis.
New Study Suggests Link Between Cannabis Legalization And Decline In Workers Comp Claims
A new research paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests a connection between marijuana legalization and a decline in workers’ compensation claims.
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved In First Committee Vote
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota was approved by a House committee on Wednesday—the first of up to a dozen panels that are expected to take up the reform legislation in the weeks to come in advance of a floor vote.
Marijuana Industry Sees Record Jobs Gains In 2020 Despite Pandemic, New Report Shows
The marijuana industry added more than 77,000 jobs over the past year—a 32 percent increase that makes the sector the fastest in job creation compared to any other American industry, according to a new report from the cannabis company Leafly.