A Hmong American woman who has lived in Wisconsin since she was 8 months old was deported to Laos, following a guilty plea in 2020 related to her role in a federal cannabis trafficking case. Ma Yang, 37, was a legal permanent U.S. resident who had served 2 1/2 years in prison for her involvement […]
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A recent secret shopper study conducted by Safe Leaf Society has raised concerns about product safety and labeling accuracy in New Jersey’s regulated market. The study found that 28% of pre-rolls tested exceeded microbial limits set by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission, with seven out of 25 products failing across five separate cultivation licenses. In
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In a move that could reshape Florida’s hemp industry, state Senator Tracie Davis (D) introduced a new bill aimed at regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products. This bill comes after Governor Ron DeSantis (R) vetoed similar legislation last year, citing concerns about the potential impact on the industry. The new legislation would impose strict regulations on hemp
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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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A Utah Senate committee approved a significantly revised version of a bill aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. House Bill 203 (HB203), which initially proposed adding 25 new medical cannabis licenses and creating an ombudsman position for industry oversight, was drastically altered before advancing from the Senate Health
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Hawaii’s Senate has voted against a proposal that would have increased the amount of cannabis a person can legally possess. The bill aimed to raise the limit from 3 grams to 15 grams—five times the current legal threshold. Despite arguments in favor of the measure, lawmakers ultimately decided not to move forward with the change,
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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
A Michigan sheriff recently testified before a U.S. House subcommittee, advising Congress on the benefits of state-level marijuana legalization in addressing the proliferation of unregulated intoxicating hemp products. At a hearing titled “Combatting Existing and Emerging Illicit Drug Threats”, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard about the growing challenges Virginia
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The Ohio Medical Marijuana Board has decided not to advance a petition to add Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD), also known as female orgasmic difficulty, to the state’s list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. The board’s decision cited the belief that many patients suffering from FOD could already access medical cannabis through other approved conditions,
