Category: Cannabis News

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

May 03
Physicians Urge Regulation of Delta-8 THC and Other Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

A prominent medical organization is the latest voice advocating for stricter regulations governing intoxicating cannabinoids derived from hemp, including the popular delta-8 THC. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) argues unregulated…

May 03
New York Ramps Up Cannabis Licensing, Issues 403 Adult-Use Permits in 2024

New York’s recreational cannabis market is steadily expanding, with the state’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approving 101 new adult-use licenses on April 12th. This latest batch brings the total number of…

May 02
Michigan Cannabis Sales Soar to Record $286.8 Million in March

Michigan’s adult-use cannabis market continues smashing records, with the latest data from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) revealing staggering sales of $286.8 million in March alone. The remarkable figure accounts for…

May 02
Illinois Proposes Crackdown on Unregulated Cannabis-Like Hemp Products

Lawmakers and cannabis industry representatives in Illinois are pushing for tighter regulations on hemp-derived products, including a proposed ban on intoxicating cannabinoids like delta-8 THC. Their efforts aim to curb the…

May 01
Florida Cannabis Legalization Support Hits Majority, But May Fall Short for Ballot Measure

A new poll reveals a narrow majority of Florida voters support legalizing recreational marijuana, but the numbers suggest an uphill battle for the cannabis legalization initiative to meet the state’s 60%…

May 01
New Hampshire Inches Closer to Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Lawmakers in New Hampshire have taken a significant step towards legalizing adult-use cannabis statewide. Last week, the state House of Representatives approved House Bill 1633, a bipartisan measure that would end…

Apr 30
California Intensifies Crackdown on Illicit Cannabis Trade, $53M Seized in Q1

California’s war on unlicensed cannabis operations is raging on, with state authorities seizing a staggering $53.6 million worth of illegal marijuana products in just the first three months of 2024. The…

Apr 30
Alabama Lawmakers Push to Reset Floundering Medical Marijuana Program

Alabama’s long-awaited medical cannabis program has faced numerous delays and setbacks since being signed into law in 2021. Now, state legislators are taking decisive action to overhaul the licensing process in…

Apr 29
Xylazine, Dangerous Veterinary Drug, Contaminates Cannabis Vapes and Pills in U.K.

U.K. researchers have uncovered an alarming trend – the potent veterinary sedative xylazine is appearing as a contaminant in illicit cannabis vape cartridges and counterfeit prescription pills sold on the black…

Apr 28
American Senior Detained in Colombia for Cannabis Expeditions

An elderly American, aged 73, has been apprehended in Colombia this week for orchestrating “cannabis expeditions” from his residence. According to reports from CBS News, Colombian law enforcement disclosed that the…