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The Cannabis Lab Testing Crisis: Oregon's Inflated THC Scores & Growing Regulatory Challenges Despite many U.S. states legalizing cannabis for medicinal or recreational use, the absence of federal legalization means oversight is left to the states. That includes testing for THC potency and conta...

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025. The coalition submitted a letter to congressional leaders advocating for legislation that would provide legal clarity for banks and ...

Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher has thrown her administration's support behind new legislation that aims to improve aging municipal and public safety buildings in small towns across Massachusetts. The proposed bill, titled "An Act Creating a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority," suggests...

In one of the largest coordinated immigration enforcement actions in recent years, federal agents recently raided two licensed cannabis farms in California. The raids have sparked national debate and attracted the attention of labor advocates and civil rights organizations. Now New Mexicans are wond...

As cannabis use continues to rise among older adults, researchers are trying to understand how it affects cognitive function during aging. A new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology provides evidence that cannabis and its primary psychoactive ingredient, THC, may actually improve certai...

You can easily buy marijuana at thousands of locations across Texas.  That might surprise people who think weed is illegal in the Lone Star State. In many ways, it still is.  But Texans are legally devouring gummies, sipping THC seltzers and smoking pre-rolled joints sold in smoke shops th...

Newswise — NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 -- Today, Leafwell, a mission-driven company harnessing cannabis as medicine to transform healthcare, announces the launch of the first clinically driven cannabis care program in the United States, a revolutionary solution that gives individuals access to clinical ...

Heat, humidity and occasional rain didn't dampen the power of the 2025 National Cannabis Festival (NCF), a weekend that promoted peace, positivity and progress through policy discussions, vendors, and crowd-rocking acts at the Fields at RFK Campus July 18-19. With several performances from local art...

Minnesota took another major step toward building its adult-use cannabis industry this week. On Tuesday, July 22nd, the state held its second lottery to issue cannabis retailer licenses — a move that marks continued momentum in rolling out the regulated market. Using random number-generating softwar...

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Top alcohol makers have been sitting on the sidelines of cannabis drinks boom, watching brands in the fast-growing category like Cann and Wynk make deals with beer and booze distributors, and gain valuable space on liquor store shelves. Now some alcohol companies, seeing their sa...

Changes to North Dakota's medical marijuana program aimed at expanding program access and product options for patients are set to go into effect Aug. 1. The North Dakota Legislature passed a series of bills during the 2025 legislative session that changed the state's medical marijuana laws. The new ...

Riverdale, a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood in the Bronx, is abuzz with conversation and controversy. The focus? A now-empty storefront on busy Johnson Avenue that once housed a beloved Italian restaurant. The space, which carries years of nostalgia for many locals, may soon be transformed into...

In a historic move for New Jersey's cannabis industry, regulators have officially approved the state's first-ever cannabis consumption lounges. This long-anticipated development marks a major milestone, allowing cannabis users—both medicinal and recreational—to legally consume cannabis on-site at de...

After massive federal raids last week at two Southern California cannabis farms, the United Farm Workers posted an urgent message to its social media accounts. Because weed remains illegal under federal law, the union advised workers who are not U.S. citizens to avoid jobs in the cannabis industry, ...

The rise of cannabis tourism is redefining what it means to travel for weed. Gone are the days when cannabis enthusiasts simply sought out marijuana-friendly hotels or local dispensaries while on vacation. The new wave of cannabis tourism in 2025 is intentional, experiential, and often spiritual. It...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology shows that a specific type of hexahydro cannabinol, known as 9(R)-HHC, produces behavioral and psychoactive effects in mice that closely resemble those of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol—the main psychoactive component in cannabis. The research...

Another weekend is here, and Washington, D.C. is buzzing with unique events, fest, and cultural happenings for every kind of interest. Whether you're into flowers, food, cannabis culture, or quirky collectibles, there's something for you to enjoy. Washington Spirit vs. Portland ThornsFor sports fans...

In an industry still steeped in old school, "heady" tradition and scarred by prohibition, a new generation is rewriting the rules of cannabis cultivation. Meet Generation Z: tech-native, wellness-forward, and unburdened by the cultural baggage that kept their predecessors in survival mode. These you...

Getting freebies has always been part of the fun at the California State Fair, but this year, visitors are receiving a unique and budding new sample — cannabis seeds. At the California Cannabis Experience exhibit, adults 21 and over can now walk away with a packet of marijuana seeds to take home and...

A month of strong outperformance shows that investors are starting to get bullish on cannabis stocks. Here are six reasons you should join them. Cannabis stocks are up 14% in the past month, handily beating market gains of around 3.5%. What's going on? The sector strength is a signal that the long-a...