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Medical

New Cannabinoid Said to be 30x Stronger Than THC

Scientists in Italy discover two new cannabinoids, THCP and CBDP.

Politics

The 5 Biggest Moments in Cannabis Politics in 2019

After a year like this one, 2020 will likely include big changes in cannabis laws worldwide.

Legal

Legal Marijuana Might Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents

Research shows legal cannabis is a substitute for alcohol.

Medical

George McMahon, Who Got Medical Pot from the Feds for Decades, Passes Away

McMahon was one of a handful of patients who received free medical marijuana through a federal...

CBD

FDA Says CBD Products Run ‘Real Risks’

Rather than regulate, FDA issues misinformation.

Politics

Indiana May Consider Decriminalization in Next Session

Marijuana possession is the second-leading cause of arrest in Indiana.

Economics

In Spite of Struggles, Cannabis Jobs Market Still Getting Stronger

A report shows popular positions and a trend towards seasonal work.

Economics

Cannabis Is New Industry for Native Tribes, but Opportunity Is Not Equal

State law means Paiutes have Las Vegas’s only cannabis lounge. But across the border in California,...

Hemp

USDA Releases Hemp Cultivation Regulations At Last

Hemp and hemp-derived CBD were officially legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, but the U.S. Department...

Economics

Report: Legal Marijuana Could Bring 100,000 New Jobs to Florida

Projected job growth in Florida cannabis industry banks on both recreational marijuana and federal legalization.

Politics

New York Proposes a Cannabis ‘Common Market’ in the Tri-State Area

Federal prohibition doesn’t allow for cannabis products to cross state lines, but shared regulation strategies can.

CBD

New Analysis Shows CBD Products Are Not Sold as Advertised

Knowing where your CBD comes from is important for consumers.

Politics

The State of Cannabis Today: Where Weed Is Legal Around the World

Here are the bud basics you need to know about the state of cannabis legalization around...

Politics

House Passes SAFE Banking Act

The effort to get banking services to state-legal cannabis businesses is on to the Senate.

Economics

Is Uncle Sam’s $3 Million CBD Exploration Just Another Scam?

Government research grants will not study whole-plant marijuana.

In The Magazine

Cannabis Territory

With inspiration from the states, U.S. territories push for legal cannabis.

Cultivation

Home Growers Take on Corporate Cannabis in Canada

With the legal cannabis market increasingly dominated by "Big Bud," more Canadians are turning to homegrown....

Cultivation

Hemp Licenses Quadrupled from 2018 to 2019. Will There Be a CBD Surplus?

Advocates warn that this could be the year that the supply of CBD outpaces demand. Plus,...

Medical

Americans Are Curious About Whether Pot Actually Kills Pain

New poll shows people are looking to marijuana as an alternative for pain killers.

Culture

Teen Marijuana Use Down, Adult Use Up

Everyone in America is getting high, except for the kids.