Category: Cannabis News

All the latest marijuana news, including what’s new in cannabis legalization, politics, products, health, lifestyle tips, education, and more.

May 21
Cannabis Industry Expected to Boost U.S. Economy by $112.4 Billion in 2024

The cannabis industry is set to significantly boost the U.S. economy, with projections indicating an economic impact of $112.4 billion in 2024, according to the newly released MJBiz Factbook. This represents…

May 21
DEA Opposes Doctor’s Request to Use Psilocybin Under ‘Right to Try’ Laws

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is urging a federal appeals court to reject a doctor’s effort to treat terminally ill patients with psilocybin under the Right to Try Act, arguing…

May 20
Louisiana Legislative Committee Approves Framework Bill for Adult-Use Cannabis

The Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee has unanimously advanced House Bill 707, which proposes a regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis in the state. While the bill itself does not legalize…

May 20
Study Unveils Link Between State Cannabis Legalization and Decreased Immigrant Deportation Rates

New research sheds light on an unexpected benefit of cannabis legalization: a reduction in immigrant deportation rates. Published in the American Journal of Community Psychology, the study highlights how states that…

May 19
Cresco Labs Workers Opt Out of Union Amid Dispute Over Wages and Dues

Reports reveal that employees at Cresco Labs, one of the nation’s largest cannabis companies, have chosen to depart from their union amidst disagreements over pay and union fees. According to MJBizDaily,…

May 19
D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Shares Insights on Medical Cannabis Use for Cancer

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, established in 1983, has been a cornerstone of substance abuse education among youth. A recent documentary, led by Andrew Callaghan and published by Channel…

May 18
New York Celebrates 100th Adult-Use Cannabis Store Opening with Gov. Kathy Hochul

In a landmark announcement, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York celebrated a significant achievement for the state’s cannabis industry: the opening of its 100th Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) brick-and-mortar store.…

May 18
Arizona Church Secures Right to Use Ayahuasca in Religious Ceremonies

A groundbreaking settlement has been reached between an Arizona-based Indigenous church and federal agencies, granting the church the right to utilize the psychedelic brew ayahuasca for religious purposes. The Church of…

May 17
Progressive Caucus Advocates Cannabis Legalization in Push for Congressional Majorities

As Election Season ramps up, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) unveils a legislative agenda aimed at addressing the pressing needs of Americans. Embracing the call for change, the CPC emphasizes cannabis…

May 17
Maine Man Arrested for Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Amid Federal Probe Across 20 States

In a recent development, a Maine resident was apprehended and detained without bail for allegedly running an unlicensed cannabis operation in a rural area approximately 60 miles north of Bangor. Law…