Cannabis CEOs Greet Harris’ Legalization Plans With Cautious Optimism
In a bid to win the support of Black men, an electorate reportedly on the fence for voting for her, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, is promising federal legalization for cannabis. If elected, Harris plans to “break down...
Researchers Say They’ve Developed Hemp Grain, Fiber Varieties That Can Stand The Heat
Researchers in Texas say they have developed hemp grain and fiber varieties suited to the state’s challenging climate. The team, at Texas A&M University, announced it is preparing to deliver its first set of hemp germplasms to the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Senator Paul Introduces Bill That Would Increase THC Limit In Hemp To 1 Percent
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, has introduced a bill in Congress that would raise the THC level on hemp products and lightly regulate them nationally. The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, among other requirements, would define “hemp” as...
Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance
Adults who regularly consume medical cannabis products do not experience any significant adverse changes in either brain morphology or cognitive performance, according to longitudinal data published in the journal JAMA (Journal of the American Medical...