The bill, which would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), also aims to create a pathway for resentencing for those incarcerated for cannabis offenses.

By Maureen Meehan

A bill to federally legalize marijuana will be voted on by the House Judiciary Committee next week, the panel announced on Friday.

The development, ...Read more

There are many obstacles still ahead for cannabis businesses, brands, and consumers in the U.S. and abroad. Still, it’s safe to say that the industry will continue to boom for the time being.

By Tia Moskalenko

No matter where you live in the United States, it’s safe to say that the cannabis industry has come a long way in the past couple...Read more

When discussing the topic of banning cannabis consumption in public, you are also inviting a wider discussion about what we can and cannot do within a public space.

In New York City, when they allowed public smoking of marijuana, arrests declined significantly. Sounds like a no brainer — if it’s legal to smoke weed in public, cops can’t...Read more

The FBI updated their job policies, providing very specific guidance about the amount of cannabis job applicants can consume before being disqualified for the position.

The FBI recently revised its stance on cannabis use among job applicants. The historically stern and anti-drug agency stated, quite specifically, that applicants would be ...Read more

The California State Fair is adding a cannabis competition to its agricultural celebration for the first time ever in its 166-year history.

By Jelena Martinovic

The CA State Fair Cannabis Competition and Awards represents “a watershed moment” for the cannabis community in California, Cultivar Brands’ Brian Applegarth said on Tuesday, ...Read more

The legalization and regulation of marijuana use paved the way for the weed manufacturing industry to become one of the fastest-growing businesses in the last few years.

Scruffy hippies getting high in a disorganized underground economy — this was how the weed manufacturing industry was painted in the (not too distant) past. But today, the ...Read more

Have you ever been so high, you literally couldn’t move off the couch? Here are some tips to shake it off and get down to enjoying your buzz.

One of the things we love about marijuana is the fact that there are so many varieties to choose from. If you’re in a legal state, it’s like going to your favorite candy shop when you were a kid. ...Read more

Given the astronomical growth spurt of new adult-use markets, however, the latest findings suggest that medical cannabis will be lucky to maintain its 10-20 % of total market share.

Cannabis data and analytics specialist Headset just released its latest report comparing U.S. medical and recreational cannabis market development, bearing ...Read more

How can you stop the pizza and junk food cravings after a smoke session? You can either stop smoking entirely, or try some of these tricks.

Cannabis has so many benefits, from pain whether emotional or physical, to spiritual exploration. However, for people who may be plagued with a few extra pounds – there is one downside to cannabis: the ...Read more

We don’t have much concrete evidence (outside the anecdotal) that cannabis use comes with any of its many reported health benefits. At the same time, there isn’t much evidence surrounding the adverse effects either.  

There is reportedly a rise of an unusual illness happening across the United States, and it is prevalent in spots that ...Read more

Although it is true that great cocktails come down to the perfect balancing of spirit, sweet, sour and bitter and salty, there is creativity and achievement to be made in this exciting realm of marijuana mixology. <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550&...Read more

Hopefully, the steady increase in adverse event reports will finally pressure the FDA to stop kicking the cannabinoids can down the road and forge a legal pathway for these products.

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) released its first statement via a consumer update regarding Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“...Read more

Michigan has seen a steady increase in cannabis sales since the launch of recreational sales on Dec. 1, 2019.

By Jelena Martinovic

The majority of Michiganders say they think the production of both medical and recreational cannabis needs to be more regulated, according to the statewide poll conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research and ...Read more

If you find that your speech is altered from time to time, your cannabis use could be to blame.

Anyone who has ever been sidelined by high potency cannabis edibles understands that it can sometimes be challenging to carry on a conversation once the THC starts running through the old veins, like Allyson Felix going for the gold. But, hey, most...Read more

Make the most out of your smoke session by maintaining a well-kept cannabis kit. With the right cleaning tools and solutions, cleaning your favorite pieces is quite simple.

There’s nothing worse than taking a smooth hit only to be greeted by the taste of resin and dust. Not only does unkempt herb gear soil even the highest grade of flower, ...Read more

Gavin Newsom has historically been pro-cannabis. He was an outspoken backer of Proposition 64, which legalized adult-use cannabis state-wide in 2016. By Natan Ponieman On Tuesday, California voters will decide whether Governor Gavin Newsom will continue his first term or be removed from office through a recall vote.

If Gavin loses his ...Read more

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We require accurate studies to inform us about our marijuana consumption, and it’s time we end the grants for these flimsy studies that have no real merit.

Every now and then I’ll hear about some new “dangerous aspect” of smoking cannabis, whether it’s your brain shrinking or having more risks of going insane – these reports have ...Read more

Although the IRS has insisted that it isn’t a sign of imminent legalization, cannabis and crypto enthusiasts cannot help but remain optimistic.

Whenever the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hosts an event in any business sector, it is usually a sign that the industry holds excellent potential for high revenues.

The cryptocurrency industry is...Read more

The European country has a rather relaxed approach, as it allows the sale of cannabis that has a high CBD percentage and a less than 0.6% of THC, in dispensary-style stores.

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo

In Italy, the Justice Committee of the Lower House approved a reform that decriminalizes recreational consumption of marijuana and ...Read more