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An Illinois teenager living in a zip code with a medical cannabis dispensary is less likely to have used pot, according to new research. The findings, which come from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, showed that “about 18.3% of the youths living in Illinois ZIP codes with

New York authorities have seized about 1,000 pounds of illegal marijuana products worth about $10 million from 31 different shops accused of illegally selling cannabis across the state, Gov Kathy Hochul said Thursday. The raids of unlicensed cannabis stores began earlier this month, as state agents

For decades, there's been a global movement urging "plain packaging" on tobacco products - or packaging with limited colors and frills - after numerous studies found it makes cigarettes less appealing to young people. Missouri will soon be a testing ground to see if plain packaging has the same

Greater symptom relief and positive side effects were experienced by participants in this study. A study published by the University of New Mexico (UNM) in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology found that patients who feel high after using cannabis often experience greater symptom relief. Entitled

Do you know your Medical Marijuana IQ? While that’s not an actual thing, knowing oneself can play a big role in deciding which method of ingestion is right for you. For example, are you new to treating your ailments with cannabis? Does smoking bother your throat? How quickly or efficiently do you

Baltimore County Police Department Advises Motorists to Understand Limits and Risks of Cannabis-Impaired Driving Ahead of Maryland's Legalization. TOWSON - In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland on July 1, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding area motorists

The State of New York is now being sued by a collection of anti-cannabis campaign groups in an effort to force a rollback on legalization. On June 20th, a lawsuit was filed targeting the State of New York, its Governor Kathy Hochul, the Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management

The regulated cannabis market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1,5 billion per year by the end of the decade, according to a projection from Vicente LLP. The regulated marijuana market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion per year by 2029, according to a

Gov Kathy Hochul announced results of new enforcement actions to crack down on illegal cannabis shops in New York. Hochul said those stores are a barrier to creating a thriving and equitable cannabis industry. "They are driven by individuals who are flagrantly violating the law," Hochul said. "They

A new report from Whitney Economics Report has found that only 24.4% of U.S. cannabis businesses are profitable. Whitney Economics, a cannabis economics data, consulting and research firm, has published its second annual Cannabis Operator Sentiment and Business Conditions survey report. The survey

THE potential to grow industrial hemp in the tropics is showing promise, with the second year of field trials flourishing at Kununurra. A recent field day at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Frank Wise Horticulture Research Institute showcased the progress of an

The global hemp tea market revenue was around US$ 56,7 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 393,9 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,1% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2031. Hemp tea is a particular variety of herbal tea prepared from the leaves

Bogotá - Colombia’s Senate on Tuesday rejected legislation to decriminalize the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes to adults. The constitutional reform bill received 43 votes against and 47 in favor, thereby falling short of the 54 required for it to be passed during the eighth and final

MPs across Australia have launched a coordinated push to legalise the personal use of cannabis. The Legalise Cannabis Party in Australia has launched a ‘modest and responsible’ bill for personal use in three states. This article was originally published by Cannabiz and is reprinted here with

A Louisville-based CBD company has expanded its retail footprint in a big way. Cornbread Hemp recently inked a deal with Fresh Thyme Market, a natural health food retailer headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, making its products available in 70 locations throughout the Midwest. That includes

The investment will generate cash flow for its core business, said a statement. Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (HUI) has taken out an option over a 49% stake in Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS), which has just agreed to acquire 95% of a medical cannabis cultivator in North Macedonia. CCS is

William Weller slapped on a fresh layer of paint, purchased a new storefront sign and energized his marketing efforts of his florist and gift shop — one of the many businesses the town of Hancock helped with money made from medical marijuana. "We were able to do stuff like that where (Hancock) gave

Senate Bill 277 has been approved by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo that makes a number of reforms to the state’s cannabis laws. A major task included in the Bill is for the Cannabis Advisory Commission to conduct a review of the potential implications for the cannabis industry if cannabis was removed

Regulators in Alabama had started awarding licenses earlier this month. Regulators in Alabama last week abruptly suspended the process of awarding business licenses for the state’s new medical cannabis program, citing the “discovery of potential inconsistencies” in the application process. During an

Marijuana legalization foe Gov Carney adopted an “old-fashioned’’ approach by naming a law enforcement veteran to regulate the new legal industry. Rob Coupe has been a leader of law enforcement in Delaware for the last 15 years. He led the state police, Department of Correction, Department of Safety