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 […]
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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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
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
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 (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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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
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 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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Marc Fogel, the American teacher and former U.S. diplomat sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison for cannabis possession, has been released in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy for President Donald Trump. His release, reported by The New York Times, comes after more than three years of detention. Fogel
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