Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill on Tuesday that expands the state’s medical marijuana program, although cannabis activists say the legislation does not go far enough. The measure, House Bill 1535…
A Peek Into Bo Burnham’s New Netflix Special Inside
I find myself compelled to write this, because apparently not everyone knows the comedian and musician Bo Burnham as the absolute sensation I do. For those who do, in case you don’t…
Colorado COVID-19 Executive Orders For Cannabis Expire
Executive orders that relaxed cannabis regulations in Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic expired last week after earlier efforts by state lawmakers to make them permanent failed. The executive order from Democratic Gov….
Ohio Adds Qualifying Conditions To Medical Cannabis Program
State officials tasked with overseeing Ohio’s medical marijuana program approved last week the addition of three health conditions that qualify a patient to use cannabis medicinally. The move brings the number of…
Study Suggests Teen Sleep Issues Lead to Cannabis Use and Binge Drinking
Factors including sleep timing and sleep duration in teens and young adults are associated with an increased risk of cannabis use and binge drinking, according to recently published research. An abstract of…
Maine Hits New Milestone of Record-Breaking Marijuana Sales
Last month brought a new milestone for Maine’s fledgling recreational cannabis industry, with the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy reporting $5.3 million in sales in May for licensed retailers. The figure makes…
Massachusetts Approves Cannabis Delivery with Focus on Equity
Consumers in Michigan have even more options to purchase cannabis with the launch of a new license type for marijuana business operators announced recently by state regulators. And responding to calls for…
Connecticut Takes a Step Closer to Legalizing Weed
Lawmakers in Connecticut on Tuesday approved a bill that could pave the way for marijuana legalization in the state—but time is running out. The legislation barely passed out of the state Senate,…
New York Towns and Cities Considering Opting Out of Legal Cannabis Dispensaries
Cities and towns across New York are considering whether to allow retail cannabis dispensaries and consumption lounges legalized under state law to operate within their jurisdictions, with some officials urging them to…
Delta-8 THC Regulation Continues to be a Hot Topic in Washington State
Washington state regulators are indicating a willingness to regulate Delta-8 THC products for sale in licensed cannabis dispensaries, although chemical experts say that the issue will require study before rules can be…