Illinois' fully legal cannabis market remains red-hot. Meanwhile, Arizona's medicinal cannabis market is booming.
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Austin City Council Approves Measure To End Most MJ Arrests
The decision to back away from pursuing criminal charges against people with small amounts of pot comes after state lawmakers last year legalized hemp in a way that threw marijuana prosecution into chaos.
Major Labor Union Pushes Northeast Governors To Adopt Fair MJ Worker Protections
A major international union is asking governors of states across the Northeast to ensure that workers in the marijuana industry are protected when legal cannabis markets are implemented.
U.S. approves first prescription drug made from MJ
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law, despite growing legalization for recreational and medical use.
China Must Import More Hemp From U.S. Under New Trade Deal
After years of being one of the United States’s main sources of hemp imports, China will now be required to buy a lot more of the non-intoxicating cannabis crop from the U.S. under a new trade deal.
Federal Agency Wants Public’s Help Finding Research On Medical MJ For Pain And Migraines
A federal agency is asking the public to submit scientific data on the potential benefits of marijuana for people with acute pain and migraine headaches.
Marijuana Record Expungement Movement Growing Rapidly, Report Shows
Though eleven states and Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana, the process of expunging prior cannabis convictions remains complicated and expensive, with methods to clear records varying widely between jurisdictions.
The entourage effect: How compounds may be working together
Take a close look at your cannabis buds. They’re covered in sticky, shining dots of resin, and in this resin are hundreds of therapeutic compounds that contribute to the effects and benefits of cannabis.
Not All Terpenes Are Made Equal: Knowing the Difference
Terpenes are aromatic hydrocarbons that help make up the smell found in the essential oils of certain plants like cannabis. Ten years ago, the word meant nothing to the average cannabis consumer. Now, it is one of the most cherished aspects of the plant. In fact, a study on terpenes showed that the smell of a strain influenced people’s perception of the value and potency when compared to others.
Joe Biden Again Says No To MJ Legalization Without More Studies
Former Vice President Joe Biden reaffirmed that he’s opposed to legalizing marijuana without further studying its potential health risks.
Weed and weight: Why are cannabis consumers slimmer?
Diet. Detox. Paleo. Parisian. Whatever you want to call it, nearly half of Canadians are following some sort of food plan to lose weight, according to a recent national poll.
Organigram Beats in Fiscal Q1, Stock Soars, But For How Long?
Organigram Holdings was sharply higher yesterday after reporting its fiscal Q1 2020. But with negligible revenue growth over the past two quarters, is that gain sustainable?
Bigger isn’t better: The case for growing small plants
We’re not going to delve into other matters where this might be up for debate, but when it comes to cannabis, bigger doesn’t mean better.
The Most flavorful CBD strains
When we make strain suggestions, they’re usually THC-based.
Congressional Hearing Exposes MJ Research Limitations Imposed By Federal Law
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, federal regulators recognized that valuable research into MJ is being inhibited CB’s current legal status and described previously unreported steps they’re taking to resolve the issue.