The United States Department of Agriculture reports a significant decline in hemp planting in 2022. As hemp planting plummets, what is being done to stop the decline? The hemp industry is facing a significant challenge
On July 1, 2023, Maryland’s legalized recreational marijuana laws go into effect, allowing adults aged 21 and over to possess and use the drug. What the new law and its impact will be on the
On a day designated for celebrating labor rights, we look at the rise of unions within the cannabis industry, and the significance of the international labor day in relation to the ongoing efforts to unionize
Jamaican officials are pushing for the government to support small-scale cannabis cultivation, arguing that it could boost the economy and provide opportunities for farmers. Jamaican officials are urging the government to provide greater support for
The Minnesota Omnibus Health Bill contains provisions for a new psychedelic task force that would explore the potential therapeutic uses of substances like psilocybin and MDMA. The Minnesota legislature has passed an omnibus health bill
Pro-marijuana advocacy group Make it Legal Florida is nearing the required number of signatures to place a legalization initiative on the 2024 ballot, which would allow adults over 21 to possess and purchase up to
Minnesota takes a step towards legalizing recreational marijuana, with potential benefits of increased tax revenue, job creation, and reduced criminalization. The Minnesota Senate has taken a significant step towards legalizing recreational marijuana in the state,
California regulators have awarded $20 million to 16 state universities for cannabis research, covering topics such as mental health, delta-8, and delta-10, and genetics. UCLA received the most funding, followed by Cal Poly Humboldt, UC
A group of Harlem residents have filed a lawsuit against a proposed cannabis dispensary, citing proximity to a church and concerns over increased crime. The lawsuit highlights the complex regulatory landscape facing the cannabis industry
California Senate Bill 519 aims to legalize certain psychedelic drugs for possession and sharing among individuals aged 21 and older. California Senate Bill 519 has been making waves in the news recently, as it seeks
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will award 48 licenses in cannabis microbusinesses lottery The licensing of these new cannabis microbusinesses will promote the participation of marginalized or underrepresented individuals in the legal
Republican senators block Veteran-focused bill allowing research into the potential benefits of cannabis for those who have served. Republican senators recently blocked a bill that would have allowed research into the potential benefits of cannabis