A New Jersey Senate committee has approved a bill that would legalize a therapeutic psilocybin program in the state, with even hesitant lawmakers saying that they’re coming around on the psychedelics proposal. Members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee voted almost unanimously Monday—with one member, Sen. Douglas J. Steinhardt (R), abstaining—to adopt a handful... Continue Reading →
Marijuana Components Show ‘Promising Potential As Anticancer Agents’, Study Finds
A new scientific review on cannabis and cancer concludes that a variety of cannabinoids—including delta-9 THC, CBD and cannabigerol (CBG)—”show promising potential as anticancer agents through various mechanisms,” for example by limiting the growth and spread of tumors. But authors acknowledged that obstacles to incorporating cannabis into cancer treatment remain, such as regulatory barriers and... Continue Reading →
California’s New Hemp Rules Could Reshape Cannabis: ‘A Different Set Of Rules In Every State’
California's New Hemp Rules Could Reshape Cannabis: 'A Different Set Of Rules In Every State' Image Cannabis News October 7, 2024 California's new restrictions on the sale of hemp products have sparked debate within the cannabis community. As California moves forward with emergency regulations on hemp, concerns are growing about the potential consequences for the... Continue Reading →
California’s Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: ‘Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,’ Says Expert
California's Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: 'Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,' Says Expert Image Cannabis News October 7, 2024 California's emergency hemp ban raises concerns about impact on businesses and consumers. California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s swift action has... Continue Reading →
Budtenders Letting You Down? Meet The Weed Bot That Actually Knows What You Want
Budtenders Letting You Down? Meet The Weed Bot That Actually Knows What You Want Image Cannabis News October 7, 2024 AI uses customers' purchase histories and other data points to recommend strains based on individual preferences. Have you ever walked into a dispensary, asked a budtender for advice and left wondering if they had any... Continue Reading →
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Company, Hemp Roundtable Petition Court To Stop Gov Newsom’s Controversial Hemp-THC Ban
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Company, Hemp Roundtable Petition Court To Stop Gov Newsom's Controversial Hemp-THC Ban Image Cannabis News October 7, 2024 Gov Newsom’s ban on all hemp products containing any detectable amount of THC could devastate CAl's hemp farmers, businesses & consumers. The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Company and several California... Continue Reading →
Cannabis-Based Dronabinol Could Transform Alzheimer’s Care, New Study Finds
Cannabis-Based Dronabinol Could Transform Alzheimer's Care, New Study Finds Image Cannabis News October 7, 2024 A study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic THC, decreases agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%, according to recent findings. A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in cannabis), effectively reduces agitation... Continue Reading →
Texas Hemp Industry Fights Delta-8 THC Ban As Supreme Court Decision Looms
Texas Hemp Industry Fights Delta-8 THC Ban As Supreme Court Decision Looms Image Cannabis News October 7, 2024 The Texas Supreme Court's decision on delta-8 THC could reshape the entire hemp industry in the state. In the face of conflicting state policies and an impending update to the U.S. Farm Bill, the Texas hemp industry... Continue Reading →
Nebraska Officials Say There’s ‘Serious Doubt’ About Medical Marijuana Ballot Signatures
“Nebraskans should be outraged that the state is trying to toss aside the will of the people, by using power, money and intimidation.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska’s chief election official and top prosecutor have questioned the validity of more than half of the signatures already validated on each of the state’s two medical... Continue Reading →
Minnesota Marijuana Regulators Warn Businesses Against ‘Creative Workarounds’ To Start Sales Before Licenses Are Issued
“Some people think these types of alternative payment schemes are a way they can skirt the law, but it’s still a commercial transaction, there’s still money being exchanged for cannabis.” By Peter Callaghan, MinnPost At least give them points for creativity. Some of the hemp stores and smoke shops recently spanked by the state’s Office... Continue Reading →