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By David Sandelman The cannabis industry’s focus on cultivation is a natural given, considering the history of the plant and the consumer’s familiarity with it. But this obsession with cultivation and the harvest–however well intended– can often come with a price if it leads to neglecting one of the most critical stages of product development:…
Is This the Secret Step to Great Weed — And Read More »
Federal officials have released updated data on the number of banks reporting that they work with marijuana businesses–and most financial institutions don’t seem especially concerned with their cannabis clientele. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which falls under the U.S. Department of Treasury, has been publishing data for years about suspicious activity reports (SARs) related…
Federal Agency Issues Update On Marijuana Banking Trends As Trump Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – ATHENS, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2025 – Bloom Cannabis Dispensaries announced the upcoming opening of its seventh Ohio dispensary, located at 9 W. Stimson Ave. in Athens. The Athens store will soon welcome patients and adult-use customers, bringing Bloom’s curated menu and community-focused approach to Southeast Ohio.A Store Designed Around the CustomerAt Bloom, shopping for cannabis is more than a transaction;…
Bloom Cannabis Opening 7th Ohio Dispensary in Athens Read More »
“There’s a reason the FDA has awarded psilocybin multiple breakthrough therapy designations for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.” By Christina Lengyel, The Center Square Mental health care providers are rediscovering new uses for old medicines. Recent findings demonstrating the efficacy of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, have led some lawmakers to reconsider…
Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Hearing On Psychedelic Therapy To Treat Depression Read More »
Marijuana and veterans advocacy groups have launched a campaign to mobilize military veterans to help convince Republican lawmakers to embrace embrace federal cannabis reform. The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Balanced Veterans Network (BVN) announced the new effort on Monday to empower veterans to fight for access to medical cannabis and raise attention about veterans…
New Veterans-Led Marijuana Campaign Aims To Convince Republican Lawmakers To Read More »
As a cannabis attorney, I’m often asked when cannabis will finally be legalized, to which I always respond, “Cannabis has been legal for almost a decade.” This response is often met with confused looks, but it’s true. Congress first legalized “industrial hemp” in 2014. In response to the rapid rise of the market for CBD…
Cannabis Is Legal! Seriously Read More »
Recent legislative efforts like the States Act 2.0 and the MORE Act represent the most significant and forward-looking initiatives for the regulated marijuana market. While the proposed 280E tax fix is a meaningful improvement for cannabis businesses, the true game-changer is the potential for interstate commerce. Since the dawn of state-legal marijuana, the industry has…
Navigating the Green Wave: The Cannabis Industry’s Path to Financial Read More »
I was five years old when the labels started stacking up. Bipolar disorder. ADHD. Dyslexia. Alexithymia. The doctor’s name was Dr. Christensen, and I can still see him sitting across from my parents as I played with toys in the corner of the office. He told them I would probably never live a normal life.…
What Doctors Couldn’t Fix, Mushrooms Taught Me Read More »
Even as cannabis legalization spreads across America, a stark injustice remains unresolved: veterans imprisoned for nonviolent cannabis offenses are still serving long sentences. This week, the Last Prisoner Project and the Balanced Veterans Network have joined forces to bring their stories to light and push Congress to stop penalizing those who served. Locked Up for…
Veterans Imprisoned for Cannabis Take Their Case to Congress: Here’s Read More »
For tens of thousands of years, humans have turned to plant medicines as gateways to understanding the deeper mysteries of consciousness and existence. From the sacred mushroom ceremonies of ancient Mesoamerica to the ayahuasca rituals of Amazonian shamans, from the peyote visions of Native American tribes to the cannabis sacraments of ancient Hindu traditions, plant…
Plant Medicines and the Self: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom in the Read More »
