Stories By A.J. Herrington
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Legal
DEA Rules Delta-8 And Delta-9 THCO Are Controlled Substances
February 16, 2023The DEA has determined that the novel cannabinoids delta-8 THCO and delta-9 THCO are controlled substances...
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Politics
Cannabis Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo Released
February 9, 2023A federal judge has issued a compassionate release order for Luke Scarmazzo, who was sentenced to...
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Legal
Feds Seek Warning Labels On Regulated Cannabis Products
January 21, 2023The National Traffic Safety Board has recommended that all states with legalized cannabis pass regulations requiring...
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Legal
Cannabis Legalization Could Make New Strides in 2023
January 16, 2023Cannabis legalization efforts could make continued progress in 2023, with lawmakers in at least a half-dozen...
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Politics
Connecticut Expunges Nearly 43,000 Cannabis Convictions
January 6, 2023Less than two weeks before regulated sales of marijuana are slated to begin in Connecticut, Gov....
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Economics
New York Launches Adult-Use Cannabis Sales With First Dispensary Opening
December 29, 2022Legal sales of recreational marijuana began in New York on Thursday with the opening of the...
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Economics
New York Cannabis Delivery Rules Released
December 20, 2022New York’s Office of Cannabis Management has released rules to govern cannabis deliveries from licensed retailers.
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Science
Study Shows Youth Increasingly Choosing Cannabis Over Alcohol
December 10, 2022A recent study conducted by the peer-reviewed journal Clinical Toxicology found that young people in the...
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Politics
Congressional Panel Holds Key Cannabis Legalization Hearing
November 29, 2022A congressional subcommittee held a hearing last week to discuss the legalization of marijuana.
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Culture
Air Force Cannabis Policy May Ease for Recruits
November 11, 2022Recruits who test positive for marijuana upon entering the military may not be disqualified from service...
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Politics
Maryland and Missouri Vote to Legalize Cannabis
November 9, 2022Voters in Maryland and Missouri voted to approve ballot measures to legalize adult-use cannabis, while Arkansas,...
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In The Magazine
Flying High at HQ Barcelona
November 6, 2022HQ Barcelona, arguably the best and coolest weed gathering place on the planet, leads by example.
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In The Magazine
40 Under 40: Karson Humiston
November 3, 2022Humiston founded Vangst, the cannabis industry’s leading recruiting platform.
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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,...