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We’ve come a long way since 2018. The Farm Bill opened the floodgates of legal, hemp-derived cannabinoids with an entire consumer market following in its wake. From CBD wellness products to THCA flower that delivers the same high as traditional cannabis, producers have met consumer demand with legal innovation. But now, on the eve of…
Science, Not Politics, Must Guide Hemp’s Regulatory Future – Cannabis Read More »
As debates over cannabis reform continue across the globe, Uruguay remains the only country with more than a decade of real-world data on full adult-use legalization. That milestone took on new significance this year with the death of José “Pepe” Mujica, the former president who championed the world’s first national legalization framework. Mujica’s law, passed…
What Happens After Adult-Use Legalization? Uruguay’s 10-Year Cannabis Report Card Read More »
[6/17/25 Update: Governor Walz has signed the budget legislation into law.] Members of the state Senate approved legislation during a special session today to increase the special sales tax on marijuana products by 50 percent. Under the proposal, which now awaits final approval from Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, consumers will pay a 15 percent special…
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[6/13/25 Update: Following the counting of absentee ballots, the referendum passed by a final vote of 57 percent to 43 percent.] Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians have voted in favor of referendum expressing support for the legalization of marijuana on tribal lands. It is the only federally recognized Native American tribe in…
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In today’s world, pet parents are becoming more mindful of what they give their furry companions. From organic kibble to toxin-free toys, the shift toward holistic care is substantial, and CBD dog treats are right at the center of this wellness movement. These bite-sized goodies offer a convenient way to support your dog’s lifestyle with…
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Original publication: June 1977. BLONDIE CULTURE HERO New York 1977 feels like London 1966. Kids are rocking out like the sky’s the limit—making music that’s never been heard before. Maybe it’s sunspots, or maybe decades start in the middle, but whatever the reason, a new wave of rock is rolling out of Gotham, turning on…
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Researchers Discover A Cannabinoid While Studying Anti-Cancer Compounds: Cannabielsoxa The marijuana plant as well as its derivatives and primary compounds, specifically the cannabinoids THC and CBD, have a growing number of studies that point to its efficacy in preventing and managing cancer. There are many studies showing that cannabinoids have anti-tumor properties, and that it…
The Cancer Fighting Cannabinoid in Cannabis That is Changing the Read More »
Daily consumers exhibit tolerance to the acute psychomotor-influencing effects of cannabis, according to driving simulator data published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. Researchers affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz. Medical Campus assessed simulated driving performance in a cohort of daily cannabis consumers, occasional consumers, and controls (non-users). Daily users consumed either high-potency cannabis…
Daily Cannabis Consumers Exhibit Few Changes in Simulated Driving Performance Read More »
“Why criminalize your own citizens for something most people in Congress are probably doing on the low?” Ice Cube doesn’t pull punches. He never has. The rapper, actor and entrepreneur calls out the hypocrisy around cannabis with the same unfiltered grit that made him a force in music and film: direct, unapologetic, sharp as ever.…
Why Ice Cube Gave Up Booze For Bud — And Read More »
Democrat Gov. Wes Moore has announced that his office is pardoning nearly 7,000 Marylanders with prior marijuana-related convictions. These are in addition to the 175,000 marijuana-related pardons the Governor issued last year. “Governor Moore’s progressive leadership on righting the wrongs of cannabis criminalization in Maryland is commendable,” said NORML Development Director JM Pedini. “Hundreds of…
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