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The State of California is cracking down on illegal cannabis growing operations. California Governor Gavin Newsom says that since the month of July, the State Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has seized more that $70 million in illegal cannabis throughout the state. The Governor's Office says

The Manitoba government is extending, by more than a year, a temporary moratorium on some new cannabis outlets. Last spring, the government paused new licences for “controlled-access” stores that sell cannabis in urban areas, including Winnipeg and surrounding communities. Unlike stand-alone

Four suspected drug offenders, aged between 24 and 36, were arrested. SINGAPORE: Drugs with a street value of more than S$321,000 have been seized in two operations by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) over two days. The large haul of drugs seized, including more than 6kg of cannabis, "could feed

Louisiana's hemp industry faces legal conflict over new THC regulations that could criminalize popular hemp-derived products. Louisiana’s hemp industry faces a legal showdown. Local businesses and farmers filed a federal lawsuit Friday against state authorities over recent legislative changes. Act

The cannabis business is booming in New Mexico, according to the industry's top officials, so much so that compliance officers are struggling to keep up. That's according to industry leaders and state authorities who gave an update of the industry to the Economic and Rural Development Committee

A proposal to convert a former diner into a marijuana dispensary has been snuffed out by voters. Residents took to the polls Tuesday and narrowly rejected an option to allow retail cannabis in town by a vote of 137 to 135. The result puts a risk a plan by Chelsea resident Sean Trombly to turn Sandy

As Kansas lawmakers once again take up the issue of marijuana reform, a top state regulator is advising that it would be "easier to implement" recreational legalization first, rather than start with a medical cannabis program as other states have done. Ahead of the 2025 session, the legislature's

Organic Remedies has raised $80,000 to support the Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. PA CASA is a state-wide nonprofit whose mission is to grow, strengthen, and unite local CASA programs so they can ensure the overall safety, well-being, and forever home of every child who

On Wednesday, the legal battle continued in Alabama, as the Cannabis Commission is still facing a slew of lawsuits criticizing its handling of business license issuance. The medical cannabis industry in Alabama hasn't started yet precisely because of all the lawsuits the Commission has received.

As psilocybin-assisted therapies gain popularity, websites selling magic mushrooms are proliferating online in a legal gray area. As psilocybin slowly gains acceptance as a potential mental health treatment, websites claiming to sell magic mushrooms are multiplying online, operating in a gray area

Fast Buds releases two new cannabis strains, Kamala OG and Orange President, for 2024 election. Fast Buds, a global producer of auto-flowering cannabis genetics, has unveiled two exclusive cultivars to mark the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. The limited-edition strains, Orange President and Kamala

Willie Nelson endorses the Dallas Freedom Act (Prop R), calling for marijuana decriminalization ahead of the November elections. Willie Nelson has officially endorsed the Dallas Freedom Act, also known as Proposition R, which aims to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession in the Dallas

A court ruling that has attorneys, business owners and lobbyists scratching their heads ultimately will not change the effect of the state's new hemp law. As of Saturday, Oct. 12, intoxicating hemp products must be pulled off the shelves across the state. In an opinion issued Thursday, federal Judge

California judge denies hemp industry TRO, allowing Gov. Newsom’s hemp THC ban to stand, impacting businesses and consumers. A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by national hemp advocates and businesses, including Cheech and Chong's Global Holdings, aimed at

Recent studies suggest that magic mushrooms strains may not be so different from each other in terms of potency. The debate over the effects of different psilocybin mushroom strains has long divided growers and users. Psilocybe cubensis varieties like Golden Teacher, B+ and Z-strain are often

Washington State University team receives $670K a grant to reduce cannabis misuse, targeting young adults in legal states. Washington State University (WSU) researchers have received a $670,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to tackle cannabis misuse among young adults. The

Bedrocan International, the world’s most experienced producer of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, is returning to the Canadian medicinal cannabis market. The company purchased a facility in Scarborough, the former home of Bedrocan in Canada, and was recently granted a cultivation license by

The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. The constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022 legalizing recreational marijuana allowed local governments to impose additional sales tax on

Texas A&M's hemp breeding program has developed a drought-resistant hemp strains suited for extreme conditions. Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop super strains. Led by Dr. Russell Jessup, the team successfully identified and

California's emergency hemp ban raises concerns about impact on businesses and consumers. California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s swift action has already begun to reshape the market, raising