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Nov 13
Research Brief: Medical Cannabis: Patient Use Patterns and Product Preferences

New Frontier Data write Discover the growing trend of medical cannabis, with over half of consumers using it for both medical and recreational purposes. With 64% seeking relief for pain and many addressing anxiety and insomnia, cannabis is becoming a popular alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. An impressive 94% report symptom improvement, often opting for cannabis […]

Nov 13
Press Release: STIIIZY support program designed to educate and empower teens about the potential risks and consequences of underage cannabis use.

Here’s what they are saying in the press release Facilitated by Healing Urban Barrios (HUB) – an LA-based nonprofit specializing in drug prevention and intervention – and supported by leading cannabis brand STIIIZY, the program is a comprehensive, evidence-based course designed to educate and empower teens about the potential risks and consequences of underage cannabis use. The Cannabis Youth Prevention […]

Nov 13
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss? The Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on American Cannabis Policy

By Whitt Steineker on November 12, 2024 The title of this post comes, of course, from The Who’s classic track “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” This post analyzes whether there is cause for worry on the part of cannabis operators – both marijuana and hemp – under a second Trump presidency. So, I guess the first question is whether cannabis operators […]

Nov 13
Thomas Howard: Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) Issues Updated Financing Guidelines for Cannabis Licensees

By Thomas Howard November 4, 2024 In a recent update, the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has issued new guidelines to help cannabis licensees explore alternative financing options. This guidance aims to provide businesses with various ways to raise capital or engage in partnerships while adhering to Maryland’s regulatory framework. Here’s a breakdown of some key elements […]

Nov 13
Bloomberg Says In Analysis Piece – ” Congress Will Recriminalize Hemp-Derived THC Next Year”

The Bloomberg Law 2025 series previews the themes and topics that our legal analysts will be watching closely in 2025. Our Regulatory & Compliance analyses assess where regulatory agendas and corporate practices are sure to clash in the year ahead. Non-subscribers can access the articles in the series here. Near the top of Congress’s to-do list in 2025 is reauthorizing the 2018 […]

Nov 13
U.S. Dept of Energy (DOE) awards $8.4 million to hemp business working to provide sustainable cannabis-based alternatives for building materials, packaging and automobile parts.

Marijuana Moment reports The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $8.4 million to a hemp business working to provide sustainable cannabis-based alternatives for building materials, packaging and automobile parts. The startup company Hempitecture received the grant from DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), the agency’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory said in […]

Nov 13
Press Release: Beer Institute Establishes Guiding Principles on Intoxicating Hemp and Cannabis Products

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Beer Institute, the oldest national trade organization representing the beer industry, unveiled guiding principles to address the proliferation of largely unregulated intoxicating hemp and cannabis products. The beer industry believes that the decision to legalize these products should be made by American voters, state legislatures and federal policymakers. […]

Nov 13
Let’s Talk Turkey: Prohibitions on Marijuana Next on the Menu for a City or State Near You?

By Denise Elliott on November 12, 2024 In Pennsylvania, fall is in full swing, football season is hitting its stride and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  What is on the menu for employers as the fall turns to winter?  Maybe some more restrictions on marijuana testing in the workplace?  Medical Marijuana is legal in PA and if […]

Nov 13
Whitney Economics Say Cannabis Industry In Central And South America Is Worth Estimated $8 Billion

As reported on the ICBC Blog… Central and South America have long served as top sources for agricultural crops, and in recent years, the two regions have also emerged as top sources for legal medical cannabis products. According to leading international cannabis economist Beau Whitney, the region’s growing cannabis market is worth a considerable amount […]

Nov 13
Sleep through it all with Modified Grapes—November’s Leafly HighLight

GMO x Purple Punch deliver a knockout. The post Sleep through it all with Modified Grapes—November’s Leafly HighLight appeared first on Leafly.