“State lawmakers should aim for sensible regulations focused on consumer protection and transparency in both industries.” By Michelle Minton, Reason Foundation From afar, the marijuana industry looks like it should be thriving. According to Gallup, marijuana consumption has more than doubled since 2013. Recreational marijuana is now legal in 24 states, medical marijuana is legal... Continue Reading →
Leafly at risk of Nasdaq delisting, plans appeal
Online cannabis advertising platform and marketplace Leafly Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LFLY) quietly reported last week that it may be delisted from the Nasdaq exchange. The Seattle-based firm received a delisting notice from Nasdaq staff on Oct. 4, according to an Oct. 10 in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company... Continue Reading →
Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Truck Driver Fired Over Positive THC Test Following CBD Product Use
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of a trucker who sued a cannabis company after he was fired over a positive THC test that he says was caused by consuming a hemp-derived CBD product. Douglas Horn filed a lawsuit against the business, Medical Marijuana Inc., in... Continue Reading →
BevCanna changes name as it says goodbye to cannabis
BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (OTC: BVNNF) said it was done with cannabis in August when the company released its second-quarter filing. The company didn’t hold back when it said its departure was, “…Driven by the unsustainable cash flow drain that threatened the company’s financial stability. The public has become increasingly aware of the many companies in... Continue Reading →
Marijuana Use Is Tied To ‘Higher Prevalence Of Physical Activity,’ Contrary To ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotypes, New Study Shows
A new study shows that contrary to lazy stoner stereotypes, legal medical marijuana “promotes greater physical activity” in people with chronic medical conditions and that “legal recreational cannabis promotes (even more so) greater physical activity in those not experiencing chronic medical conditions.” “In the U.S. adult population, current cannabis use is significantly associated with higher... Continue Reading →
Kamala Harris Advises On Howard Stern Show: Don’t Get Stoned Before Visiting The Sphere In Las Vegas
Kamala Harris Advises On Howard Stern Show: Don't Get Stoned Before Visiting The Sphere In Las Vegas Image Cannabis News October 15, 2024 Now that Trump said yes to pot, the presidential election will be the first ever where both candidates support legalization, or so they say. In a Tuesday interview on the “The Howard... Continue Reading →
California Judge Rules Gov. Newsom’s Hemp Ban Stands Despite Industry Pushback
California Judge Rules Gov. Newsom's Hemp Ban Stands Despite Industry Pushback Image Cannabis News October 15, 2024 California judge denies hemp industry TRO, allowing Gov. Newsom’s hemp THC ban to stand, impacting businesses and consumers. A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by national hemp advocates and businesses, including Cheech and... Continue Reading →
Elon Musk-Linked Organization Donates $500,000 To Scuttle Florida Cannabis Legalization Amendment
Elon Musk-Linked Organization Donates $500,000 To Scuttle Florida Cannabis Legalization Amendment Image Cannabis News October 15, 2024 The $500,000 pales in comparison to the over $100 million raised by the group that helped put the cannabis legalization on the ballot. A political committee opposing Florida’s cannabis legalization measure has received a $500,000 donation from an... Continue Reading →
Magic Mushroom Strains: Is There Really A Difference?
Magic Mushroom Strains: Is There Really A Difference? Image Cannabis News October 15, 2024 Recent studies suggest that magic mushrooms strains may not be so different from each other in terms of potency. The debate over the effects of different psilocybin mushroom strains has long divided growers and users. Psilocybe cubensis varieties like Golden Teacher,... Continue Reading →
Curious About Cannabis Edibles? Fed Health Agency Funds Project To Study Use Among Young Adults
Curious About Cannabis Edibles? Fed Health Agency Funds Project To Study Use Among Young Adults Image Cannabis News October 15, 2024 Washington State University team receives $670K a grant to reduce cannabis misuse, targeting young adults in legal states. Washington State University (WSU) researchers have received a $670,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health... Continue Reading →