Views: 4 Marc Fogel, an American history teacher detained in Russia since August 2021 for carrying medically prescribed marijuana, has been freed and is on his way back to the United States, the White House announced last Tuesday. Fogel, 63, was serving a 14-year sentence after being convicted in 2022 for attempting to bring a […]
Views: 16 Elon Musk, the chair of the Trump administration’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has signaled support for a proposal that would mandate immediate and widespread drug testing for federal employees. The endorsement comes as Musk pushes for deep cuts to government spending and agency staffing. In an X post on Saturday, […]
Views: 5 In a landmark shift in law enforcement policy, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) has directed officers to cease arrests and citations for possession of up to four ounces of marijuana. The directive aligns with Proposition R, a voter-approved initiative that locally decriminalized cannabis. In an internal memo, Interim Police Chief Michael Igo informed […]
Views: 5 Scientists from the University of Kentucky (UK) are embarking on a pioneering study to explore the benefits of cannabis-based medicines for patients with late-stage dementia. The research aims to provide alternative treatment options for symptoms such as agitation, fear, and distress, which are common in the final stages of dementia and cause significant […]
Views: 5 As confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees continue, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pressing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to clarify his stance on marijuana legalization and drug policy. In a 34-page letter sent Thursday, Warren raised questions about Kennedy’s […]
Views: 7 Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has unveiled a plan to use tax revenue from the state’s medical marijuana sales to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students. The announcement came during her State of the State address on Tuesday, where she highlighted the proposal as part of a broader initiative […]
Views: 2 Michigan’s adult-use cannabis market hit new heights in 2024, recording $3.27 billion in sales, surpassing the $3 billion mark for the first time, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). This marks a 9.9% increase over 2023’s $2.98 billion, pushing cumulative adult-use sales past $10.2 billion since the market launched in December […]
Views: 5 On Wednesday, a groundbreaking California law permitting cannabis cafes officially took effect, allowing local governments to authorize Amsterdam-style lounges where marijuana consumption can be paired with non-cannabis food, non-alcoholic beverages, and live entertainment. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September, marks a significant step in expanding cannabis business opportunities across the […]
Views: 4 New York State’s cannabis industry has reached a significant milestone, exceeding $1 billion in retail sales, Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week. The achievement reflects the state’s efforts to build a robust and equitable legal cannabis market, which has emerged as a national leader in innovation and inclusivity. “This milestone is a testament […]
Views: 4 For the first time, young women in the United States are consuming cannabis more than their male counterparts, marking a historic shift in the $30 billion industry. This demographic change is prompting companies to reimagine their offerings and invest heavily in products tailored to female consumers. Major cannabis retailers have reported prioritizing shelf […]
