Tag: marijuana news

Jun 23
Texas Senate To Hold Public Hearing on Delta-8, Delta-9 THC Products

Legal hemp store owners in Texas may soon face significant operational changes. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called on the Senate to review and consider banning delta-8 and delta-9 THC hemp…

Jun 22
Smart & Safe Florida Launches $5M Ad Campaign to Boost Marijuana Legalization Support

With Election Day just six months away, the push to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida is gaining momentum. The campaign sponsor, Smart & Safe Florida, has unveiled a new advertising blitz…

Jun 21
Minnesota Expunges Nearly 58K Cannabis Records Nine Months Post-Legalization

Minnesota, one of the latest states to legalize adult-use cannabis, has achieved a significant milestone by expunging low-level cannabis convictions for thousands of residents just nine months after the legislation was…

Jun 20
Arkansas Finance Department Reports Growth in Medical Cannabis Program

A new report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) highlights significant growth in the state’s medical cannabis program, which began in May 2019. Since its inception, numerous dispensaries…

Jun 19
Ohio Committee Greenlights Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Plan

Ohio is advancing with its strategy to introduce adult-use cannabis sales statewide. In November 2023, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, making Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational cannabis. The new…

Jun 18
Mexican Cannabis Seizures Hit Record Low at U.S. Border as State-Legal Pot Dominates

Many veteran cannabis users remember the days when low-grade brick weed from massive Mexican farms was a staple in the U.S. market. However, as domestically-grown cannabis gained popularity, Mexican-grown weed saw…

Jun 17
Virginia Introduces Online Reporting System to Monitor Cannabis Exposure in Minors

Virginia health officials are intensifying efforts to prevent illegal cannabis exposure among children with the launch of a new reporting website. Late last month, State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton issued a…

Jun 16
Arizona Cannabis Product Recalled Due to Fungus Contamination

In Arizona, a cannabis establishment has voluntarily recalled a product named Onion Bhaji after concerns arose regarding possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus known to cause allergic reactions or infections, particularly…

Jun 15
Thailand Prime Minister Set to Reverse Cannabis Legalization, Citing Concerns

Thailand’s stance on cannabis has undergone a significant transformation since its groundbreaking steps towards legalization. Initially celebrated as a pioneer in Southeast Asia for permitting medical cannabis in 2018 and decriminalizing…

Jun 14
Illinois Hemp Industry Advocates Push for Regulation Over Prohibition

Hemp entrepreneurs in Illinois are urging legislators to opt for regulatory measures rather than a proposed ban on products containing intoxicating cannabinoids, including delta-8 THC, in a bid to safeguard the…