Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private research university in Troy, New York say they have developed a hemp-based rebar reinforcing technology for cement construction, according to Hemptoday.net. According to their research team, they have found out a new way to use hemp as reinforcement within concrete structures. This switch to hemp could significantly reduce […]
Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity. Highlights Mississippi Becomes the 37th State to Provide Medical Cannabis Access The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB2095) became law on Wednesday . SB2095 regulates the production and distribution of cannabis flowers and concentrates to patients with cancer, refractory pain, post-traumatic stress, spinal cord disease, and other […]
A researcher at Oregon State University had recently found that two compounds from hemp extract, CBGA and CBDA, bind to the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 when introduced to it, which would block the protein from infecting a person. Needless to say, the study created waves when its findings were announced, and now they’re looking ahead […]
During November of 2021, armored cars were carrying over $700,000 in cash belonging to licensed marijuana dispensaries. These armored cars were pulled over and searched by local law enforcement, leading to them seizing every dollar. A few weeks later in December, the same thing happened, this time with only $350,000. The seized funds were then […]
After dealing with some backlash over how long it is taking for the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to be officially revealed, Senator Schumer took some time to discuss the delays with marijuana activists in a meeting last week. However, the most pressing question, when the bill would actually be filed, remains unclear. “Soon,” Schumer […]
Delaware lawmakers have approved a marijuana legalization bill in a committee vote this last week. On Wednesday, this bill moved out of the House Health and Human Development Committee in a 10-4 vote. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski (D), this bill is a revised version of last years legalization efforts that got halted in the […]
A study has come out that has found a link between cannabinol and healthier nerve cells in our brain. What tends to happen with these kinds of studies is a lack of context. When you study one part of something, you lose the balance that is inherent within the entire package. So, take this all […]
Here is NORML’s weekly update on pending state legislation. WASHINGTON Legislation is pending to exempt medical marijuana from excise taxes. Senate Bill 5009 and Senate Bill 5004 provide a tax exemption on medical marijuana products purchased by registered patients from a licensed dispensary. Patients, many of whom are on disability or fixed income, should not […]
In a swift move, the City Council of Seattle has voted to decriminalize psilocybin, ayahuasca, ibogaine, and non-peyote-derived mescaline. This is technically a decriminalization of the psychedelics, but it is expanded to protect them for “religious, spiritual, healing, or personal growth practices.” This in effect legalizes the plants and allows therapeutic services to open in […]
Amazon has come out and publicly endorsed the GOP’s new bill that would legalize marijuana federally. This new bill would legalize marijuana nation-wide but leave the specifics up to the states. Although this is partially the system that is already in place, federal legalization would open options for states to optimize their programs. This new […]
