Sep 21, 2022 | National
The House sponsor of a marijuana banking bill says he recently spoke with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at an event at the White House and discussed the need to enact the bipartisan reform this session. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) said that he impressed...
Sep 20, 2022 | National
A Pennsylvania company said it plans to invest $10.9 million in a new hemp fiber processing facility in North Carolina. BIOPHIL Natural Fibers, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, said the facility, to be located in Lumberton, North Carolina, will turn out hurd and fiber for...
Sep 13, 2022 | National
Medical cannabis is a promising alternative to opioid-based medications. But the research on cannabis, particularly for the treatment of cancer-related pain, is lacking in understanding, and the findings are debatable. Urologic cancers are cancers that attack the...
Sep 13, 2022 | National
The overwhelming majority of voters believe that federal law should be amended so that state-licensed marijuana businesses can readily utilize banks and other financial services, according to national survey data compiled by Morning Consult and commissioned...
Sep 7, 2022 | National
The pharmaceutical industry takes a serious economic hit after states legalize marijuana—with an average market loss of nearly $10 billion for drugmakers per each legalization event—according to a first-of-its-kind study. The peer-reviewed research article, published...
Sep 6, 2022 | National
Brands are looking into the untapped markets that may see the next surge in popularity, with many eyeing cannabis-infused beverages as the next big thing in cannabis. Just this year, outside players and big names like Jones Soda Company and Pabst Blue Ribbon have...
