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Ridder has appointed Roeland Coopman as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). He will begin his new role on February 3. As CCO, Roeland will be responsible for overseeing commercial and marketing activities both nationally and internationally. Roeland Coopman brings extensive commercial, strategic

New Hampshire legislators in both parties have filed bills this year to again try to legalize cannabis in the state. State Rep. Jared Sullivan, D-Bethlehem, said Thursday that his bill, HB 198, simply aims to legalize marijuana for those over 21 in the state without dealing with the issue of how to

With increases in cannabis use for medical purposes and its perceived benefits, 1, 2 patients and clinicians need to be aware of its potential risks. Studies of local data have documented that patients often use cannabis on a daily or near-daily basis to manage their conditions. 1, 2 Frequent

A cannabis growing company has lost its bid to have its insurer cover $1.3 million in claimed business income losses after a building fire damaged almost 1,000 of its marijuana plants and shuttered one of its “flowering” rooms. A federal district court judge has agreed with National Fire and Marine

Cannabis rescheduling was dealt a major blow today as it was confirmed that long-time cannabis sceptic and anti-drug veteran Derek S. Maltz has been appointed as acting administrator of the DEA. Just days after the rescheduling hearings were placed indefinitely on hold amid allegations that the DEA

As cannabis reform spreads across the country, psychedelics are seen as the next frontier. Several communities have decriminalized psychedelic compounds as studies continue to show their potential benefits. And while FDA approval of psilocybin or MDMA may be years down the road, some states are

(HealthDay News) — For individuals reporting cannabis use, the odds of opioid misuse are reduced among individuals in states with medical cannabis legalization (MCL), according to a study published in the February issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy. Silvia S. Martins, MD, PhD, from

As the delayed process to license legal cannabis dispensaries continues, Minnesota is trying to keep a lid on its growing illegal cannabis market. According to a 2025 report by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the agency found more than 199 lbs of illicit cannabis flower at 134

Statehouse Reps. Sue Errington and Jim Lucas couldn’t be more different. On a lmost everything. One is progressive. One is conservative. Lucas is a Second Amendment absolutist and Errington believes in reproductive choice. But they agree on legalizing marijuana in the Hoosier state. One study found

The Idaho House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to pass a new bill that would create a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for anyone convicted of marijuana possession. Following a lengthy debate at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, House members voted 54-14 to pass House Bill

The demand for AI-driven and autonomous growing is increasing around the world. Greenhouse investors, owners and growers see the need for precise and predictable growing. And the need to cope with the increasing shortage of skilled and experienced growers becomes urgent. With the combination of

The rescheduling of cannabis in the US, one of the most consequential cannabis reform efforts of the last century, is on increasingly uncertain ground amid a shock postponement and the introduction of a new enigmatic administration. Last week, Business of Cannabis reported that the first hearing for

The cannabis industry owes much of its foundation to one simple but often overlooked component: the seed. While modern, commercial cultivation frequently relies on cloning and tissue culture to maintain genetic consistency, seeds remain essential for biodiversity and the expansion of cannabis

FRANKFORT, Ky. — One Louisville Democrat is once again calling for change when it comes to marijuana. This year, Minority Whip State Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville, filed Senate Bill 33 and Senate Bill 36. The first would decriminalize having a small amount of marijuana and expunge convictions for

JURUPA VALLEY – More than 1,300 marijuana plants and 13½ pounds of the drug were seized from an unoccupied grow house in Jurupa Valley, a sheriff’s sergeant said Saturday. A tipster led members of a drug task force to investigate a home in the 6600 block of Ametrine Court. A search warrant was

County Supervisors Vow to Get Rid of the Smell of Pot by Tightening Odor-Control Regs Across the Carpinteria Valley In a dramatic course correction on Tuesday, the new county Board of Supervisors set in motion a requirement for the use of state-of-the-art odor-control technology at each of the

A cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns. Safe & Regulated Indiana, formed last year, is launching the latest push to get Indiana to join the majority of states with

Cannabis has been legalized in some form across 38 states, but law enforcement still don't have a reliable way to test for cannabis use on the road. For the past year, a team of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has been trying to solve this issue by developing research on a

The 2018 Farm Bill provided a promise of opportunity by invigorating farming, entrepreneurship and innovation that more owners, employees and consumers are beginning to enjoy, but now, the American Dream is under attack. Expansions & revisions of federal Farm Bills were designed to sustain

Canapa by Paxiom, the leading innovator in cannabis packaging automation solutions, proudly announces the launch of the JuanaRoll-1, it’s newest automatic pre-roll machine for pre-roll production for sophisticated licensed producers. Engineered with productivity, efficiency, and labor reduction in