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Statehouse Reps. Sue Errington and Jim Lucas couldn’t be more different. On a lmost everything. One is progressive. One is conservative. Lucas is a Second Amendment absolutist and Errington believes in reproductive choice. But they agree on legalizing marijuana in the Hoosier state. One study found

The Idaho House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to pass a new bill that would create a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for anyone convicted of marijuana possession. Following a lengthy debate at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, House members voted 54-14 to pass House Bill

The demand for AI-driven and autonomous growing is increasing around the world. Greenhouse investors, owners and growers see the need for precise and predictable growing. And the need to cope with the increasing shortage of skilled and experienced growers becomes urgent. With the combination of

The rescheduling of cannabis in the US, one of the most consequential cannabis reform efforts of the last century, is on increasingly uncertain ground amid a shock postponement and the introduction of a new enigmatic administration. Last week, Business of Cannabis reported that the first hearing for

The cannabis industry owes much of its foundation to one simple but often overlooked component: the seed. While modern, commercial cultivation frequently relies on cloning and tissue culture to maintain genetic consistency, seeds remain essential for biodiversity and the expansion of cannabis

FRANKFORT, Ky. — One Louisville Democrat is once again calling for change when it comes to marijuana. This year, Minority Whip State Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville, filed Senate Bill 33 and Senate Bill 36. The first would decriminalize having a small amount of marijuana and expunge convictions for

JURUPA VALLEY – More than 1,300 marijuana plants and 13½ pounds of the drug were seized from an unoccupied grow house in Jurupa Valley, a sheriff’s sergeant said Saturday. A tipster led members of a drug task force to investigate a home in the 6600 block of Ametrine Court. A search warrant was

County Supervisors Vow to Get Rid of the Smell of Pot by Tightening Odor-Control Regs Across the Carpinteria Valley In a dramatic course correction on Tuesday, the new county Board of Supervisors set in motion a requirement for the use of state-of-the-art odor-control technology at each of the

A cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns. Safe & Regulated Indiana, formed last year, is launching the latest push to get Indiana to join the majority of states with

Cannabis has been legalized in some form across 38 states, but law enforcement still don't have a reliable way to test for cannabis use on the road. For the past year, a team of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has been trying to solve this issue by developing research on a

The 2018 Farm Bill provided a promise of opportunity by invigorating farming, entrepreneurship and innovation that more owners, employees and consumers are beginning to enjoy, but now, the American Dream is under attack. Expansions & revisions of federal Farm Bills were designed to sustain

Canapa by Paxiom, the leading innovator in cannabis packaging automation solutions, proudly announces the launch of the JuanaRoll-1, it’s newest automatic pre-roll machine for pre-roll production for sophisticated licensed producers. Engineered with productivity, efficiency, and labor reduction in

A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has cancelled a hearing to consider the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana under federal drug laws amid allegations that officials at the agency have conferred with witnesses opposed to the plan. Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney

The Marijuana Policy Project examined national and state-level data on percentages of student cannabis use before and after cannabis laws were enacted. In a January 9, 2025, press release, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) announced it had compiled data from various reports related to the effect of

A new bill was introduced to California’s state assembly which would allow hemp-derived products with limited quantities of THC, alleviating the previous ban. In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced new emergency regulations which were aimed at protecting young children from

Known for servicing food orders from restaurants, grocery stores, and more, DoorDash is expanding their offerings to include hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) products in certain states for on-demand delivery (1). According to the company’s press release (1), customers

HAMILTON, Ohio — A woman has gone viral on TikTok after she claimed a Hamilton Burger King worker gave her marijuana with her order. The woman, JannaBama on TikTok, said in her video posted Sunday that she went to the Burger King drive-thru to order her daughter chicken fries. When she checked her

Minnesota recreational marijuana dispensaries were supposed to open sometime in early 2025, but Sen. Mark Koran (R – North Branch) told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS there will likely be significant delays in the process. Koran said a recent court ruling stopped the issuance of licenses for people who wish to

In December, Colorado garnered over $19 million in marijuana tax revenue, bringing 2024’s total to over a quarter billion. According to data released today by the Colorado Department of Revenue , the state made $19,141,932 in taxes from December’s roughly $95 million in sales. This brings the total

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management released reports highlighting their work over the past year. The annual report goes into detail about the licensing processing, social and economic equity efforts and how they continue to prioritize public health and safety. The report also showed the