Stories By A.J. Herrington
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Legal
Australian Capital Territory Decriminalizes Possession of Illicit Drugs
November 3, 2022The government of the Australian Capital Territory has passed legislation to decriminalize small amounts of illicit...
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Science
New Study Shows Medical Cannabis Reduces Opioid Usage
October 26, 2022A new study shows that medical marijuana can be an important tool for managing pain, providing...
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Politics
Five States to Vote on Cannabis Legalization Measures
October 21, 2022As the November midterm elections near, the campaigns for reform are busy rallying voters for support.
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Current Events
FDA Hires New Cannabis Policy Advisor
October 10, 2022The US Food and Drug Administration has named former New York state Director of Cannabis Programs...
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Economics
Carbon Dioxide Shortage Impacts Cannabis
September 30, 2022A nationwide shortage of industrial carbon dioxide is affecting cannabis businesses that rely on the gas...
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Politics
President Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Reform
September 26, 2022President Biden will wait until after the midterm elections to act on cannabis policy reform, according...
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Legal
Michigan State Police Stop Cannabis Blood Tests
September 7, 2022The Michigan State Police last week halted the testing of blood for the presence of THC,...
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Culture
Americans Think Cannabis Is Better Than Alcohol
August 29, 2022Americans believe that marijuana is better for people than alcohol, while they were evenly divided on...
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Concentrates
Solventless Concentrates Gaining Fans and Market Share
August 23, 2022Solventless concentrates are one of the fastest growing product types in the cannabis industry, claiming new...
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Economics
Hispanic Cannabis Entrepreneurs Gain a Foothold
August 15, 2022A group of five female entrepreneurs in Albuquerque have launched a new cannabis dispensary, despite the...
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Politics
Sen. Booker Open to Hybrid Cannabis Bill
August 9, 2022Sen. Cory Booker said in an interview that he is open to a cannabis compromised bill...
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Medical
Research Finds Cannabis Effective for Migraines
August 2, 2022A new study has found that cannabis preparations can prevent migraines and abort migraine attacks once...
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Politics
Senate Democrats Introduce Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill
July 29, 2022Senate Majority Chuck Schumer of New York and two of his colleagues have introduced the Cannabis...
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Politics
President Biden ‘Working On’ Releasing Cannabis Prisoners
July 25, 2022President Joseph Biden says his administration is “working on” releasing federal marijuana prisoners. But he still...
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Legal
Washington, DC Mayor Signs Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Self-Certifications
July 20, 2022The Washington, DC city council has passed an emergency ordinance allowing patients to self-certify to use...
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Legal
UN Reports Cannabis Use Up Amid Legalization and Covid-19 Lockdowns
July 9, 2022The legalization of cannabis and lockdowns imposed to control the coronavirus pandemic have led to an...
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Legal
California Bill Would Require Warning Labels on Cannabis
June 27, 2022California’s proposed Cannabis Right to Know Act would require companies to include health warning labels on...
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Economics
How Did ScottsMiracle-Gro Become a Cannabis Power Player?
June 22, 2022ScottsMiracle-Gro has taken a keen interest in the cannabis industry, with its acquisitions of firms serving...
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Science
Half of Hemp Delta-9 THC Products Mislabeled
June 20, 2022A recent study has found that half of products containing hemp-derived THC products have potency levels...
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Medical
Can Cannabis Help Glaucoma Patients?
June 15, 2022For decades, patients with glaucoma have used marijuana to treat their disease. But is cannabis an...