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Cannabis Rescheduling Feared ‘Dead’ Following Appointment of New DEA Administrator Maltz Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2025 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 rescheduli

These states could legalize psychedelics this year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2025 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 year

Odds of Opioid Misuse Lower in States With Medical Cannabis Laws Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 (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

Over $600K worth of illicit cannabis found in Minnesota marijuana stores in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 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 a

Will Indiana follow its neighbors’ lead on marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 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 marijuan

Idaho House passes bill calling for $300 mandatory minimum fine for marijuana possession Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 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

Priva and Blue Radix bring their collaboration to a next level Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 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 gro

What’s Next For Cannabis Rescheduling After Shock Delay? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 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 C

How European Cannabis Seed Companies Are Quietly Taking Over The U.S. Market Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 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

‘Time that we act’: Louisville Democrat pushes for marijuana law change Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 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

1,300 marijuana plants found in Jurupa Valley grow house Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 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

The Coming Crackdown on Greenhouse Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 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 t

State lawmakers help push cannabis legalization initiative in 2025 session Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 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 la

Law enforcement can’t detect cannabis use on the road, researchers hope to change that Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 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

The American Dream is Under Attack Illinois Black Hemp Association Shines Light on the Businesses Impacted By Recent Proposed Legislation Efforts Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 The 2018 Farm Bill provided a promise of opportunity by invigorating farming, entrepreneurship and innovation that more owners, employees and consumers are beginning to

Introducing JUANAROLL-1, Compact & High-Performance Automated Pre-Roll Machine Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 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. E