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: Tilray Slumps Despite Market Momentum Canadian cannabis giant Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) experienced a dip last week, trading…
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In an industry where cash remains king due to federal prohibition, Needham Bank is a rare financial ally for cannabis entrepreneurs across the Northeast. While most institutions shy away from the sector, this Massachusetts bank has deliberately positioned itself at the intersection of traditional banking and an enigmatic cannabis market. “The entire bank is cannabis…
Needham Bank Pioneers Cannabis Banking in a Cash-Heavy Industry – Read More »
“I know so many people who have used [hemp-derived THC] to get off tobacco, alcohol, or other pills.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Some who live in Texas’s small towns say that if someone looks close enough, they will see why hemp-derived THC has taken root in rural regions. Faded crosses on the side…
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U.S. House lawmakers are once again attempting to strip an executive agency of its delegated powers to reschedule or deschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies approved a spending bill on July 15 that prevents the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using funds…
US House Subcommittee Advances Bill to Prevent Cannabis Rescheduling Under Read More »
Nebraskans 21 and older will soon have in-state access to regulated cannabis.The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, one of four federally recognized tribes in the state, unanimously adopted a cannabis regulatory code, Title 51, through its tribal council on July 15 to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis on its native reservation in the northeastern part…
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis Read More »
In a significant victory for military communities, Florida lawmakers have successfully waived the $75 application fee for veterans and active-duty service members applying for medical marijuana identification cards. This legislative achievement removes a major barrier to care and opens new avenues for veterans seeking relief through medical cannabis therapies. On the ground, offices like Green Dream…
Florida Clinics Expand Cannabis Access for Veterans – Cannabis & Read More »
Pink Pepper, a visually arresting cannabis variety with rich magenta tones, is turning heads for more than its aesthetic. In early 2025, scientists at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR), in collaboration with Kangwon National University in South Korea, unveiled a nearly gapless genomic map of the cultivar—now the most complete Cannabis…
Pink Pepper Is the New Rosetta Stone of Cannabis – Read More »
The Senate has approved large-scale spending legislation that includes provisions to allow U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans living in legal states. The appropriations package that senators passed on Friday was also amended to omit a controversial proposed ban consumable hemp products with any quantifiable amount of…
Senate Votes To Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana To Read More »
Among Monday’s agenda items is a discussion on “research on flavorings, effects of cannabis use during pregnancy and smoking.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission meets Monday for a general discussion of state laws and research around the medicine. The commission has until October 1 to begin licensing medical cannabis establishments.…
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A new study looking into patterns of drug use in Japan casts further doubt on the notion that marijuana is a gateway drug, concluding that cannabis use in the country usually comes after people first use alcohol and tobacco, and that they rarely go on to use other substances. Published this month in the journal…
Government-Backed Study From Japan Finds No Evidence That Marijuana Is Read More »
