WeedLife News Network

LiveWire, the Harley-Davidson electric vehicle division, released a new cruiser with parts made from hemp. What’s the most unique aspect of the recently unveiled S2 Mulholland electric performance cruiser released by LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric division? Some of its major components are

Bio-based composites were winners of this year's JEC Composites Innovation Award, including a snowboard made from hemp tapes from Fuse GmbH. In the reinforcement of composites, natural fibres are becoming increasingly important as an efficient, sustainable alternative to synthetic high-performance

Under Amazon’s current regulations, CBD product sales are not technically allowed, though that doesn’t stop suppliers from selling them anyway. A new analysis shows that more often than not, consumers aren’t getting what they pay for. In the midst of blossoming cannabis and CBD reform throughout the

Vice President Harris Urges DEA Action on Marijuana Rescheduling Amidst Growing Market Optimism. In a White House meeting, Vice President Kamala Harris this week urged the DEA to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana, criticizing its current Schedule 1 classification as "absurd" and "patently

California's Wild West of Weed: Navigating the Potent Hemp Market Without Regulations. In 2016, Californians voted to legalize cannabis products, limiting the buzz factor of products like edible gummies down to the milligram and restricting their sales to adults-only dispensaries. But so much for

California's Weed Is Getting Weaker, But It's Not What You Think. California’s cannabis has long been known for being notoriously strong, but test results from the state’s legal stores show that weed in the Golden State is getting weaker. Experts say there’s more to the story. Cannabis potency is

Vapes have often been heralded as a "safer" way to consume either nicotine or cannabis, where legal to do so. But the devices present their own suite of risks that are slowly being revealed as they undergo increasing research and regulation. Now, researchers have discovered that nano-sized toxic

Unlicensed NY storefronts prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to request online platforms like Google to stop listing them. New York will evaluate its troubled recreational marijuana licensing program after lawsuits and bureaucratic stumbles severely hampered the legal market and allowed black-market sellers

Several cannabis companies are challenging the federal ban on marijuana, arguing it has no legal basis. They claim the government’s original justification for prohibition - curbing illegal interstate trade - is no longer valid since many states have legalized marijuana. This lawsuit counters the

Congressmen ‘Deeply Troubled’ by DEA and HHS Implementation of Cannabis Research Act. The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have come under fire from lawmakers for their ‘unacceptable’ implementation of a cannabis research act. US representatives Earl

The SAFER Banking Act and Its Potential Impact on Cannabis Businesses. The TDR Three Takeaways on SAFER Banking Act: The SAFER Banking Act aims to expand access to banking for cannabis businesses, reducing safety risks and promoting industry growth. Despite bipartisan support, the SAFER Banking Act

The Buckeye State can boast about being first in the nation on many things. The first cash register was used in Dayton in 1879. Oberlin College became the first interracial and coeducational college in 1833. The first civilian ambulance service was started in Cincinnati in 1865. And now, in 2024

Connecticut Legislators Ponder Regulation of THC-Infused Beverages Amid Evolving Marijuana Market. Connecticut legislators are concerned about regulating THC-infused beverages. Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a national food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and

Lansing-Area Marijuana Businesses Awarded Grants in State's Social Equity Program. A half dozen Lansing-area marijuana businesses recently were awarded more than $16,000 each as part of a statewide social equity program, Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced. “Since the legalization of

Oregon State University Leads Hemp Revolution: Researchers Explore Hemp as Sustainable Cattle Feed. Oregon State University is home to the largest comprehensive hemp research center in the nation, and researchers have decided it is time to let the cows in on the action. Professor Massimo Bionaz

The measure is intended to divert the waste from landfills. Washington state lawmakers recently approved a bill to let marijuana companies sell their bio-waste for non-intoxicating commercial purposes, such as “hempcrete,” a slang term for construction bricks made from cannabis fibers. The measure

Cannabis Extract Shows Promise in Slowing Melanoma Cell Growth, Study Finds. A recent in-vitro study reveals that a cannabis extract can potentially decelerate the growth of melanoma cells and increase the rate at which these cells die. Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Royal

Study Links Recreational Marijuana Laws to Increased Workplace Injuries Among Young Adults. Recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) that allow recreational marijuana sales are associated with an increase in workplace injuries among young adults, according to a research letter published online Feb. 23 in

Cheech Marin is as consistent as a cannabis legend can be. His weed lore dates back to when it was riskier to be a consumer. Marin’s weird and hilarious flavor of stoner slapstick comedy alongside Tommy Chong has forever imprinted the Cheech and Chong names into the history books. Taking normalizing

Trulieve posts narrower loss while Green Thumb draws analyst praise as ‘best in class’. Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Green Thumb Industries Inc. and Verano Holdings Corp. all topped revenue estimates for the fourth quarter, as the cannabis companies opened new stores and more states rolled out medical