Wall Street’s Growing Appetite for Cannabis The cannabis industry stands on the verge of a major transformation as marijuana companies increasingly prepare for initial public offerings (IPOs). The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, two of the world’s leading stock exchanges, are actively courting cannabis firms, signaling a shift from niche over-the-counter listings to […]
What Are Older Adults Experiencing With Medical Cannabis? A recent study has revealed that approximately 91% of older adults using medical cannabis report improvements in at least one of three common issues: chronic pain, insomnia, or mood disorders. This finding opens up a conversation on how cannabis might be influencing the quality of life in […]
A bill that has provisions to delay the recriminalizing of certain hemp that contains THC has been signed by the President. The idea here is to give lawmakers more time to create legislation that instead would regulate the hemp as opposed to outright banning it. The planned start date of the ban has moved from […]
When legal marijuana was on the Florida ballot in 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis worked hard to make sure the measure wouldn’t pass. Turns out, he worked a little too hard, and took some taxpayer funds to use in his effort to get the ballot measure rejected. $10 million was taken from a Medicaid settlement and […]
Tragedy Strikes Oklahoma Cannabis Facility In a devastating incident that underscores the inherent risks in cannabis production, an explosion at a marijuana facility in Oklahoma resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Authorities have charged a man with murder in connection to the blast, which has sent shockwaves through the local community and the broader […]
One of the most common things you hear about California and weed is that it’s the biggest market in the world, and has been for some time now. However, that’s finally changing as the US continues to reel from an ever-changing cannabis market. Canada’s marijuana sales for the month of June were recently released, which […]
What Is Driving the Rise in Cannabis Use Disorder? As cannabis legalization spreads across many U.S. states and other countries, the landscape of cannabis consumption is shifting dramatically. While the plant is often perceived as relatively benign compared to other substances, recent data highlight a concerning increase in cannabis use disorder (CUD)—a condition marked by […]
The Persistence of Marijuana Possession Arrests Amid Legal Shifts More than two hundred thousand individuals were arrested for marijuana possession in the United States in 2023, according to recently released FBI crime statistics. This figure remains striking given the rapid expansion of state-level cannabis legalization for adult use and medical purposes. The data highlights a […]
With the decision by the judge coming imminently, the entire transcript of the multi-day hearing has been released to the public. Spanning 11 days and running 2,533 pages, it’s hard to fault the process for lack of transparency now that this has been released. “In making a recommended decision on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana, […]
Can USPS Legally Deliver Medical Marijuana? Yes. Georgia state officials have confirmed that under a rescheduling move made during the Trump administration, medical marijuana can be mailed through the United States Postal Service (USPS). This development clarifies a previously murky area of cannabis logistics and federal policy enforcement. What Was the Trump Administration’s Rescheduling Move? […]
