RAW, the well-known rolling paper brand, is expanding beyond smoking accessories and entering the cannabis market with a new lineup of marijuana flower, pre-rolls and solventless concentrates under its RAW Genetics business. The company announced its entry into the market on September 29, following a soft launch at dispensaries in New Mexico earlier that month. […]
Major U.S. cannabis companies have contributed millions of dollars to political committees aligned with President Donald Trump, raising questions about whether industry donations could indirectly support candidates opposed to marijuana reform. According to an October 5 report by MJBizDaily, contributions from several multistate cannabis operators flowed to American Rights and Reform PAC, which subsequently directed […]
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reaffirmed that no deaths from marijuana overdose have been reported, highlighting a distinction between cannabis and other controlled substances as federal policies surrounding marijuana continue to evolve. The statement appears in the agency’s updated 2026 Drugs of Abuse publication, a 119-page report examining controlled substances and their effects. […]
James Talarico is just slightly edged ahead of Ken Paxton in the Texas run for the Senate seat, and the difference couldn’t be any starker. A young, bright-eyed democrat facing off against an older, corrupt Republican. Their views on marijuana are also at each extreme end of the spectrum. Ken Paxton has spent his years […]
Curaleaf, the behemoth of a marijuana business, made a private offer to buy its smaller competitor Aurora Cannabis. In August, they made this public by announcing a hostile takeover, hoping to sway the shareholders with a high offer. Just recently, they upped the price of their offer. Because of all of this, Aurora’s stock keeps […]
It’s extremely common for someone to quit smoking because something in the experience turns against them. What once created an atmosphere of joy and relaxation suddenly shifted into neurosis and overthinking. Some scientists at Northwestern University tried to figure out why this is the case. In order to make sure this was something that could […]
A popular marijuana cultivator in Michigan, Millie Montana got in trouble after they shipped dirt and mulch and labeled it marijuana flower. They also got fined $2 million for the misrepresentation. With an industry as deeply regulated as the marijuana industry, correct bookkeeping is extremely important. This is also likely hiding an attempt to divert […]
There’s a new study out there showing a potential link between heavy use of marijuana and more severe seizures for people who suffer from epilepsy. However, it’s important to note at this point that the data is not definitive. “But if someone is using cannabis to help with anxiety or sleep, I’d prefer to treat […]
Clearing the Air: DEA’s Updated Stance on Marijuana Overdose It’s a statement that might come as a surprise to some but will resonate with many in the cannabis community: the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed in an updated report that there are no documented cases of death due to marijuana overdose. This assertion, while […]
Maryland Sets a New Standard for Veterinary Cannabis Recommendations Starting this week, Maryland veterinarians who recommend medical marijuana for animals are legally protected from disciplinary action, thanks to a recently enacted state law. This development positions Maryland among a handful of states recognizing the nuanced role cannabis can play in veterinary medicine, offering practitioners a […]
