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Politics

Senate Democrats Introduce Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill

Senate Majority Chuck Schumer of New York and two of his colleagues have introduced the Cannabis...

Economics

Oregon’s Illicit Cannabis Market is Booming

Industrial-scale illicit cannabis grow operations keep being raided by police in Oregon. So, why does the...

Culture

Weed’s Answer to Jobs, Zuckerberg and Bezos

How Filip Ernest and Hans Oei built Grasscity into a global, online cannabis empire from Amsterdam.

Cultivation

Face of the Farmer: Sol Spirit Farm & Retreats

Meet Walter Wood and Judi Nelson, founders of this earth-conscious cannabis brand that advocates for self-sufficiency...

Medical

Can Cannabis Help Glaucoma Patients?

For decades, patients with glaucoma have used marijuana to treat their disease. But is cannabis an...

CBD

Science Confirms: You Can’t Get High on CBD

But beware a drug test—even if your CBD oil is hemp derived.

Economics

US Adult-Use Marijuana Tax Revenue Exceeds $3.7 Billion in 2021

Sales of adult-use marijuana generated more than $3.7 billion in tax revenue for states that have...

Politics

New York and Montana: Contrasts in Cannabis Equity

The Empire State and Big Sky Country, although seemingly on opposite sides of America’s political divide,...

Politics

Schumer Plans to Drop Cannabis Legalization Bill in April

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced recently that he plans to introduce the Cannabis Administration and...

Culture

Tips for Traveling With Marijuana This Thanksgiving

The ins-and-outs of safe travels with cannabis.

Politics

House Approves Bill Authorizing Cannabis Research for Veterans

A key congressional committee has approved legislation that would direct the VA to conduct studies into...

Legal

Washington DC Council Passes MMJ Measure, Drops Gifting Crackdown

The Washington, D.C. District Council approved a measure this week to support medical marijuana dispensaries while...

Science

‘3x Stronger’ Than THC? The Latest Cannabinoid THC-O Arrives

The “latest” hemp-derived cannabinoid to hit the 50-state legal market is supposedly three times stronger than...

Legal

House Committee Approves the MORE Act to Legalize Cannabis

The MORE Act, a bill to legalize cannabis federally, was passed this week by a key...

Medical

Are Delta-8 THC Products Actually Dangerous?

Delta-8 THC products may contain contaminants as well as unknown cannabis isomers that could pose health...

Legal

How Native Tribal Cannabis Can Beat States to Legalization

South Dakota's Flandreau Santee Sioux could be the first Native tribe to seize a foothold in...

Legal

New Marijuana Legalization Proposal Unveiled

Democratic senators released a draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act on Wednesday, a bill...

Legal

What You Should Know About the Cannabis Patent

The cannabis patent issued in 1999 to researchers working for the National Institutes of Health makes...

Economics

A Quick Guide to Cannabis Patents: What You Need to Know

Patent law is a dense subject, but it’s important to understand as cannabis becomes increasingly commercial...

Medical

Smoking A Bowl of High-THC Flower Might Be Best For Combatting Pain

Smoking marijuana is associated with greater pain relief than other methods of consumption.