Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
A moving drama set in 2008, Grassland explores the human cost of cannabis criminalization, with Jeff Kober delivering one of his most layered performances to date. In Grassland, Kober trades in his long history of playing outlaws for the uniform of a conflicted police officer. The new drama executive produced by Common places Kober in…
Jeff Kober Walks the Thin Blue Line in ‘Grassland’ – Read More »
“The Attorney General will not sit idly by while Savage Enterprises enriches itself and its owners by endangering the health and well-being of Nebraska’s most valuable asset: its children and teenagers.” By Zach Wending, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers’s (R) efforts to crack down on delta-8, marijuana and other THC products crossed state…
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Epilepsy, or seizure disorders, is a common neurological condition that causes patients to suffer from recurring seizures. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 50 million people around the world suffer from epilepsy, which makes it one of the most common neurological disorders around. Epilepsy affects individuals of all ages, races, and genders…
Cannabis Just Might Be The Best Medication For Epileptic Patients Read More »
On April 10, 2025, legendary musician and actor Ice-T and cannabis industry leader and entrepreneur Charis Burrett officially opened the doors to The Medicine Woman Jersey City, bringing their mission-driven cannabis brand to the East Coast for the first time. Located at 660 Tonnelle Avenue in Jersey City, the 10,000-square-foot dispensary blends modern retail with…
Ice-T and Charis Burrett Open New Jersey Cannabis Dispensary – Read More »
April 20th. The high holiday. The smoky solstice. The one day a year when time slows to a crawl, the air smells suspiciously like burnt Skittles, and everyone from soccer moms to suit-and-tie stockbrokers suddenly remembers they “dabble sometimes.” It’s a cultural ritual now—less Woodstock, more Whole Foods with a dab rig. But let’s not…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2025 – International cannabis lifestyle brand Cookies is opening its first retail store in Jamaica on Aug. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the company’s global expansion. Located on the iconic Hip Strip in the heart of Montego Bay, the flagship store will offer Cookies’ exclusive lineup of premium wellness…
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Every cannabis retailer knows the power of 4/20. But what about 7/10?Just like 4/20, which took years—if not decades—to become the mainstream cannabis moment it is today, 7/10 is still in its early growth phase. Known as Oil Day, July 10 has emerged as a rising occasion for cannabis concentrates. Yet despite years of industry…
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Cannabis is in a state of chaos and existential self-reflection. All hopes were pinned on the Biden Administration moving the needle in some fashion, only to be completely sideswiped by the hemp industry. It’s caused funds like Navy Capital and large operators like Gold Flora to call it quits, with more and more closings on…
Is “Hemp” the Way? – Cannabis & Tech Today Read More »
In recent years, the conversation around cannabis has shifted dramatically, particularly in professional sports. Once stigmatized and strictly prohibited, cannabis is now being recognized for its therapeutic benefits, especially in pain management and recovery. A growing number of athletes are coming forward to share their experiences, advocating for a reevaluation of cannabis policies in sports.…
NFL Legend Champ Bailey’s Journey to Advocacy – Cannabis & Read More »
Federal law enforcement agents seized more than five million marijuana plants in 2024 and made nearly 6,000 marijuana-related arrests, according to annual data compiled by the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to figures published in the DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program Statistical Report, federal agents and their partners confiscated approximately 5.3 million cultivated cannabis plants last year.…
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