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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 […]