Tag: cannabis news
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…