For years, opponents of cannabis legalization have warned that legalizing marijuana would lead to a surge in adolescent use. However, a decade after the first states moved to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis, data overwhelmingly shows that these fears were unfounded. In fact, recent federal surveys reveal that teen marijuana use has declined sharply over […]
The DEA has recently finished their public comment portion of a potential rescheduling of marijuana, and they got tens of thousands of opinions. The DEA has now scheduled an optional procedural step in which opposing views will be heard on the move. This is all fine, and makes sense considering this would be a pretty […]
In a significant move aimed at reforming the cannabis sector, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has granted pardons to nearly 5,000 individuals convicted or wanted on charges related to illegal cannabis cultivation, according to a statement released by the Justice Ministry on Monday. The decision marks a pivotal step in Morocco’s ongoing efforts to transition from […]
It’s no secret that JD Vance is against the legalization of marijuana. He was reluctant as he watched his state of Ohio become the most recent state to legalize, although agrees that states should do what they want when it comes to the plant. Recently during a speech in Wisconsin, Vance brought up that he […]
It’s the big Democrat Convention week, and the DNC is coalescing around Kamala Harris as their nominee. With that comes the approval of a party platform. The platform that was voted on at the convention was drafted last month before Biden bowed out of the race, with surprisingly nothing changed since Harris has taken over. […]
A new report from Whitney Economics shed some light on the numbers coming out of the marijuana industry, and they aren’t too promising. From its survey, the research group found that 27.3% of businesses it spoke to were generally profitable. This is down from 42% in 2022, but up from 24% last year. However, the […]
Wiz Khalifa, the ultra-famous rapper and cannabis entrepreneur, is setting his sights on new horizons as his cannabis brand, Khalifa Kush, prepares to break into the European market. In an exclusive interview, Wiz reflects on the current state of cannabis legalization, remarking, “When cannabis is regulated, it only helps, it doesn’t hurt. We’re past that […]
The University of New England (UNE) is making strides into the cannabis industry with the launch of four online certificate programs aimed at developing professional skills for this rapidly growing field. UNE has partnered with California-based Green Flower, a cannabis education program that has collaborated with more than 50 colleges and universities across the country, […]
The difference between the two strains of marijuana is about as well known as anything about the plant. But when it really comes down to it, it doesn’t seem like this difference holds much water. For one, the origin of the separation was entirely unscientific. In the 1700’s, a French biologist named Jean-Baptiste Lamarck had […]
Last week, Ohio became the most recent state to get legal recreational marijuana. The market began with a robust 98 stores offering marijuana without needing a medical card. As seen in other states when legalization went into effect, there were long lines outside of most locations forming up as soon as doors opened. Surprisingly, Ohio […]
