Concerns Over Foreign Influence in Cannabis Markets Republican senators have formally requested an investigation into China‘s role within the U.S. marijuana and hemp sectors. The move underscores growing unease about foreign interference in critical emerging industries, particularly those tied to agriculture and technology. China’s involvement reportedly spans financial investments and supply chain participation, which GOP […]
There has always been the fear that the more you legalize marijuana, the more it seems okay for teens to take part in. However, it seems the opposite is happening as more states legalize and relax laws regulating the plant. New data that the government released shows 12.9% of high school students have consumed cannabis […]
A huge analysis of reddit posts happened recently to see what people are actually using to medicate themselves in the world of marijuana. After gleaning data from more than 18,000 posts, Sunehera Hasib found that CBG and CBN is mentioned way more than you’d expect, and most people on reddit report positive interactions. In fact, […]
Why Are More Seniors Turning to Marijuana? Recent data from a federally funded study reveals a striking statistic: approximately one in ten senior citizens reported using marijuana within the past 24 hours. This finding challenges common assumptions that cannabis is primarily used by younger generations and points to a shifting landscape in cannabis consumption among […]
The Context Behind Michigan’s Marijuana Tax Michigan legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, instituting a 10% excise tax on retail sales in addition to the state’s 6% sales tax. However, a separate 24% excise tax on marijuana products was later implemented, significantly increasing the cost burden on both consumers and licensed businesses. This layered tax structure […]
A new Rasmussen Reports poll came out that asked Americans what they think about the risks of cannabis. The sample size was 1,234 adults, and they were specifically asked “How dangerous is marijuana use?” Only 37% of those surveyed believe that it’s harmful. 13% believe that it’s very harmful. The rest of them believe it’s […]
A Costly Clash Over Cannabis Taxation In a landmark dispute reaching $31.8 million, a cannabis business found itself embroiled in a fierce tax battle with state authorities. The case underscores the complexities marijuana companies face when state tax laws intersect with a nascent and rapidly growing industry. This dispute serves as a stark reminder that […]
The Emerging Economic Power of U.S. Hemp Cannabinoids The U.S. hemp cannabinoid sector is rapidly transforming from a niche agricultural offshoot into a formidable economic force. According to a recent report highlighted by International CBC, the value of this sector is increasingly recognized not just for its agricultural roots but for its expanding role in […]
That article title is a handful but I’ll break it down here. A political action committee that is connected to Trump through a treasurer, received donations from a handful of gigantic marijuana companies in the US. In total, they donated about $11.5 million to the PAC, which is titled America First Agriculture Action Inc. The […]
A bust occurred in Clackamas and Marion counties in Oregon last week that resulted in the seizing of $20 million worth of illicit marijuana. This amounted to 110,000 plants and 81,000 pounds of bulk cannabis. It was a 3 day operation in total spanning two counties. One person, Jaimee Virrueta-Gomez of Gerber, California, was arrested […]
