Members of the Reading (population: 95,000) city council have approved a municipal ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses. The ordinance, which passed by a 5-2 vote on Monday, imposes civil fines rather than criminal penalties for violations involving either the possession or use of up to 30 grams of marijuana. Under state law, marijuana possession is…
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: Congress Eyes Hemp THC Ban, Industry Rings Alarm Bells A House committee advanced a measure last week that would…
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Former Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) says he’s “more than a little concerned” about the lack of progress on marijuana reform under the Trump administration since he retired from Congress last session. And part of that worry emanates from a sense that the bipartisanship cooperation he helped build around the issue on Capitol Hill seems to…
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In the heart of Paris, with the air still fresh with rain and the sun breaking through the clouds, I sit outside with my pot of coffee and my notepad at Les Deux Magots, the mythical literary café on the Left Bank. This institution was a historic haunt for artists, intellectuals and writers including Simone…
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The Mind Prison: How a Century of Cannabis Propaganda Rewired Your Brain “Why do people still demonize weed like it’s crack or heroin?” asked a frustrated Reddit user in 2025, expressing bewilderment at the persistent stigma surrounding a plant that’s been safely used for thousands of years. The question sparked a fascinating discussion that revealed…
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A new scientific review takes a deep dive into the flavors and aromas of marijuana, examining how the plant’s genetic makeup, cultivation methods and post-harvest processing affect the various compounds that give cannabis products their distinctive palate. The goal, it says, is to “support advancements in breeding programs, enhance product quality control, and guide future…
What Gives Marijuana Strains Their Distinctive Smells And Flavors? A Read More »
If you’ve been scrolling through the news lately, you might have seen some alarming headlines suggesting that cannabis use leads to dementia. “Cannabis Users At Higher Risk of Dementia,” they screamed, likely causing more than a few of us to pause mid-puff and wonder if we’re unwittingly destroying our brain cells. But as with most…
No, Weed Won’t Rot Your Brain: The Truth Behind That 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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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…
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