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The former chair of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), who was suspended last month, has now dropped her legal challenge after a hearing was granted. Last week, Business of Cannabis reported that Shannon O’Brien was ‘suspended with pay’ by state treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg in

At the bustling corner of Broadway in SoHo, New York, a unique partnership blossoms between Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store and the House of Cannabis. An unmatched cannabis journey awaits at 427 Broadway, as announced by Paul Yau, CEO of USQTA, and David Goldburg, Interim Chief

CBD, Delta-8 THC, and THCA, allowing American-grown hemp made a world of difference in how we think about weed. We all have those conversations that stick with us throughout the years. I’ve been friends with Jimi Devine for almost a decade now, and while you’ll mostly see us laughing together while

A new study exploring the effects of medical cannabis in older adults found improvements in day to day functionality, as well as reductions in pain and opioid use. Cannabis use is increasing among older adults, particularly over the last decade as it becomes more widely available and accepted. The

If you're smoking to get the creative juices flowing well, that ain't gonna do it. It's often said that smoking cannabis is a good way to get more creative. It seems to make sense as well as you see things pretty differently when you're high (so I've heard). Steve Jobs famously said “The best way I

The ordinances and regulations around the sale of marijuana in Milford have yet to be set, but Milford City Council has decided not to ban it. This sets them apart from the beach towns that quickly moved to ban sales outright, and puts them more in line with Dover, which is looking for input on

A team of researchers and scientists have created what can be thought of as diet hemp plants, or plants that have been modified to produce less THC than the minimal amount hemp plants already do. It turns out the same team has also been working on achieving the exact opposite result in cannabis

Years after a federal law paved the way for consumable hemp products to be sold in Iowa, business is still booming at a downtown Des Moines store promoting these products. The shelves at the Despensary on Fourth Street are lined with a colorful array of gummies, lotions, flower and drinks, all

A massive expansion for New York State's legal cannabis market is in motion as the industry develops. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will be working on major improvements for the legal cannabis market and making efforts to shut down illegal sales. She announced this week that there will be hundreds of

Over 60 Jamaican Primary School Children Hospitalized After Consuming Potent Cannabis Candy. More than 60 Jamaican primary school children were hospitalised after eating potent rainbow-coloured cannabis candy, the country's education minister said on social media platform X, causing them to vomit

Backstage in Australia, Ed Sheeran crossed off his bucket list goal of toking up with Snoop Dogg, which he explained in detail on Conan O’Brien’s podcast. On Monday’s Oct. 2 episode of Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend on SiriusXM Garage, Ed Sheeran, 32, laughed and discussed

More than 150 Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensary owners face steep fines for transactions that exceed the state’s limits on cannabis purchases. More than 150 Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries have received letters from state regulators notifying owners that they owe thousands of dollars in

A new rule banning pre-employment drug screening for marijuana for some prospective state workers in Michigan went into effect on Sunday. The rule change, which was adopted in July by the Michigan Civil Service Commission, says that conditional offers of employment to new hires for positions that

Study Highlights a 60% Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder. A study highlights a 60% increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with cannabis use disorder, raising concerns about heart attacks, strokes, and related events A study published in

Why are we still using this ancient legalese? When the governor successfully hires a new director for the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, let’s wish that person luck with the massive undertaking of establishing a high-profile agency and also writing a half-dozen or so new rule chapters needed

Ohio could be the next state to legalize adult-use marijuana. According to multiple polls, most Ohioans are planning to vote for "Issue 2," a November ballot initiative that will legalize and regulate possession, home cultivation and retail sales for those ages 21 or older. The finding is not

Bavaria Plans to Resist Marijuana Legalization in Germany with Cannabis Control Unit. Marijuana is likely to be legalised in Germany come January 1, 2024 but ministers in Bavaria are planning to obstruct access to the drug in the southern state even once the law has been enshrined. Bavaria plans to

Congress Advances CURE Act for Federal Employment of Cannabis Users. Two committees with national reach — one congressional, one collegiate — made moves last week that have the potential to impact Americans who consume or have ever, even once, consumed cannabis. Congress seeks cure A bill that would

Education lacks across the board and the gap grows. There aren’t many unifying factors across the cannabis community these days. What once seemed like a largely in-lock-step group has splintered over the years. Still, one of the rare agreements reached across the spectrum is that the education gap

Ohio Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is on the ballot in Ohio on Nov 7. What you need to know: A "No" vote opposes legalizing marijuana for adult use in Ohio. A "Yes" vote supports legalizing marijuana for adults 21 years old and older. Issue 2 would regulate recreational marijuana