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Hawaii Senate Committees Approve Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill. Two legislative committees last week approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Hawaii, leaving the measure one step away from approval in the state Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 3335, was approved by the

Native American Tribe Ventures into Cannabis Industry: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Builds 50,000-Square-Foot Growing Facility. The band-owned Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures has started building a 50,000-square-foot cannabis growing facility that is expected to open this fall. A company owned by the

Native American Tribe Ventures into Cannabis Industry: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Builds 50,000-Square-Foot Growing Facility. The band-owned Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures has started building a 50,000-square-foot cannabis growing facility that is expected to open this fall. A company owned by the

A bill aims to expand access to medical marijuana after Kentucky lawmakers legalized it last year. Senate Bill 337 would increase the number of eligible medical conditions from six to 21. New "qualifying medical condition" include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel

A Maine lawmaker is fighting current cannabis laws and how they are enforced across the state. Republican Representative David Boyer of Poland is pushing for lawmakers to take a second look at the original marijuana laws passed in 2016 and make adjustments. The bill heard in Augusta on Monday is

A Maine lawmaker is fighting current cannabis laws and how they are enforced across the state. Republican Representative David Boyer of Poland is pushing for lawmakers to take a second look at the original marijuana laws passed in 2016 and make adjustments. The bill heard in Augusta on Monday is

That’s based on the experience in other states, where cannabis has quickly overtaken more traditional crops. Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry. It says so right there on the state’s website: “Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry.” Within agriculture, soybeans are

Both suppliers and dispensaries said the changes are difficult and will take a lot of time to implement. Missouri marijuana suppliers and dispensaries are in the process of making some big changes to packaging, specifically for the edibles they make and carry. This comes after an extra effort on the

Standardizing Cannabis Product Symbols: The Case for the International Intoxicating Cannabinoid Product Symbol (IICPS). In the past decade, the legalization of cannabis has accelerated across the U.S. Today, almost every state permits the medical use of cannabis, while close to half of all states

Standardizing Cannabis Product Symbols: The Case for the International Intoxicating Cannabinoid Product Symbol (IICPS). In the past decade, the legalization of cannabis has accelerated across the U.S. Today, almost every state permits the medical use of cannabis, while close to half of all states

Cannabis Legalization Linked to Decrease in Beer Sales, Study Shows. Cannabis legalization leads to a reduction in the retail sales of beer, according to new data published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence. The study, entitled ‘Association Between Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization and

Cannabis Legalization Linked to Decrease in Beer Sales, Study Shows. Cannabis legalization leads to a reduction in the retail sales of beer, according to new data published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence. The study, entitled ‘Association Between Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization and

Cannabis Extract Shows Promise in Slowing Melanoma Cell Growth, Study Finds. A recent in-vitro study reveals that a cannabis extract can potentially decelerate the growth of melanoma cells and increase the rate at which these cells die. Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Royal

Cannabis Extract Shows Promise in Slowing Melanoma Cell Growth, Study Finds. A recent in-vitro study reveals that a cannabis extract can potentially decelerate the growth of melanoma cells and increase the rate at which these cells die. Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Royal

Cannabis Extract Shows Promise in Slowing Melanoma Cell Growth, Study Finds. A recent in-vitro study reveals that a cannabis extract can potentially decelerate the growth of melanoma cells and increase the rate at which these cells die. Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Royal

Study Links Recreational Marijuana Laws to Increased Workplace Injuries Among Young Adults. Recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) that allow recreational marijuana sales are associated with an increase in workplace injuries among young adults, according to a research letter published online Feb. 23 in

The cannabis tax world is abuzz with rumor and delight. The giddiness stems from a recent announcement by a publicly traded cannabis company that it obtained large tax refunds from the IRS, even though the company has been tightlipped about the reason for the refunds. The company announced nothing

Maine Authorities Seize Thousands of Marijuana Plants, Arrest Three New York Residents in Ongoing Investigation. Authorities in Maine seized more than 4,760 marijuana plants and arrested three New York residents in Somerset County – their third search in two weeks involving suspected illegal

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program: Regulations Unveiled Ahead of January 2025 Launch. The Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program — which regulates the legal cultivation, production, sale and use of medical marijuana products — is set to officially start Jan. 1, 2025. But before patients and businesses

There’s progress on a Kansas bill making it easier for farmers to grow hemp in the state. HB 2168 would lower the barrier for farmers looking to grow hemp by reducing the maximum license and registration fee. Legislators say it could help farmers diversify their crops amid years of drought. After