Cannabis And Culture

Maryland Bill to Allow Homemade Cannabis Edibles & Concentrates Heads to Governor

Maryland Bill to Allow Homemade Cannabis Edibles & Concentrates Heads to Governor

A Maryland House bill that would allow adults to manufacture cannabis edibles and concentrates for personal use is now officially heading to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk. The Senate companion version of the measure is also progressing through the legislature. The House-passed bill, introduced by Dels. David Moon (D) and Luke Clippinger (D), received final approval […]

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Study Finds Eliminating Marijuana as Reason for Drug Screening During Pregnancy Improves Racial Equity

Study Finds Eliminating Marijuana as Reason for Drug Screening During Pregnancy Improves Racial Equity

A new federally funded study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that removing marijuana use as a reason to order urine drug screenings during pregnancy leads to improved racial equity in testing and reporting to child protective services (CPS). The report also indicates no significant association between this change and neonatal outcomes, further supporting

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Edible Brands Enters Cannabis Market with New Hemp Product Delivery Service

Edible Brands Enters Cannabis Market with New Hemp Product Delivery Service

Edible Brands, the company best known for its creative fruit arrangements under the Edible Arrangements brand, is making its move into the cannabis market. The company announced on Thursday that it is launching a new delivery service for hemp products, including gummies, drinks, and supplements, under the platform Edibles.com. Thomas Winstanley, executive vice president of

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U.S. Department of Energy Funds $5 Million Study on Hemp and Biochar's Agricultural Benefits

U.S. Department of Energy Funds $5 Million Study on Hemp and Biochar’s Agricultural Benefits

The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a groundbreaking $5 million study to explore the agricultural benefits of hemp cultivation and biochar, a charcoal-based mixture used to improve soil health. This six-year project will be a joint effort between researchers from Western Washington University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the University of Connecticut. The study

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AAA Study Finds 85% of Cannabis Consumers Drive After Consumption, Highlights Impaired Driving Risks

AAA Study Finds 85% of Cannabis Consumers Drive After Consumption, Highlights Impaired Driving Risks

A study released by AAA this month reveals concerning statistics about cannabis use and driving, with nearly 85% of cannabis consumers admitting to driving on the same day as consumption. Of those, 53% reported consuming a cannabis product an hour or less before driving. Surprisingly, 46.9% said their driving habits remained unchanged after consumption, while

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Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Roll Back Key Parts of Voter-Approved Cannabis Law

Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Roll Back Key Parts of Voter-Approved Cannabis Law

The Ohio Senate passed a bill aimed at overriding key provisions of the state’s voter-approved cannabis legalization law, The Columbus Dispatch reports. The measure, passed by Senate Republicans in a 23-9 party-line vote on Wednesday, introduces significant restrictions to the state’s existing cannabis framework. Key Changes in the Senate Bill If enacted, the bill would

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Alabama State University Launches Cannabis Education Certificate Programs

Alabama State University Launches Cannabis Education Certificate Programs

Alabama State University (ASU), a historically Black college and university (HBCU), has announced the launch of cannabis education certificate programs. These programs will cover topics such as Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine, Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture, the Business of Cannabis, Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management, and Cannabis Product Development and Design. ASU becomes one of only

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California State Fair Expands Cannabis Offerings for 2025 with On-Site Sales & New Awards

California State Fair Expands Cannabis Offerings for 2025 with On-Site Sales & New Awards

The California State Fair, set for July 11-27, 2025, is once again making history by fully embracing the state’s thriving cannabis industry. This year’s event will feature on-site sales and consumption, an expanded awards program, and an immersive educational exhibit highlighting the best in California’s cannabis market. A Growing Celebration of California’s Best For over

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Marc Fogel’s Release from Russian Prison Sparks U.S. Cannabis Policy Debate

Marc Fogel’s Release from Russian Prison Sparks U.S. Cannabis Policy Debate

Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia for possessing medical cannabis, was welcomed at the White House by President Donald Trump and prominent GOP leaders on Tuesday. While his release was celebrated as a diplomatic victory, the underlying issue of his conviction—a charge of possessing cannabis he lawfully obtained as a medical marijuana patient

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Michigan Governor Proposes Cannabis Tax Hike to Fund Infrastructure

Michigan Governor Proposes Cannabis Tax Hike to Fund Infrastructure

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has unveiled a new proposal to include cannabis products in the state’s wholesale tax—currently applied to tobacco and other smoking products—as part of a broader plan to generate funding for infrastructure projects, the Detroit News reports. The initiative could raise an estimated $470 million to support road and bridge repairs

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