The Business of Cannabis

Veterans Groups Ask Biden To Ensure Marijuana Scheduling Review Is Completed In ‘Timely Manner’ And Push For Broader Reform

Dec 5, 2023 | National

A coalition of military veterans organizations is pushing President Joe Biden to ensure that the ongoing administrative review into marijuana’s scheduling status is completed in a “timely manner” and also take steps to “counter” misinformation while pursuing broader...

MJBizCon Report: Cannabis Operators Remain Optimistic About 2024 Financial Outlook

Nov 30, 2023 | Feature, National

While attendance and sponsors at MJBizCon in Las Vegas seemed a little lighter than previous years, that didn’t dim the optimism in the industry. The trade floor looked as full as ever with numerous splashy booths, but the normally packed agenda for panel sessions was...

US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition

Nov 29, 2023 | Feature, National

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators, recently said he was honored to vote for the SAFER Banking Act. Commenting on recent Ohio’s cannabis legalization, Fetterman told City & State in...

Hemp Farmers Are Losing Their Licenses After Growing Cannabis

Nov 28, 2023 | National

Farmers in at least three US states who began growing hemp after it was federally legalised in 2018’s farm bill are now being penalised by the USDA for growing high-THC cannabis, despite it being legal in their respective states. According to a new report...

Using Cannabis As A Sleep Aid

Nov 28, 2023 | National

Cannabis appears to improve sleep in certain cases. For people with certain conditions the National Library of Medicine, Biotech Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information, such as chronic pain, post-traumatic...

Legal Marijuana Putting Drug Recognition Experts To The Test To Keep Roads Safe

Nov 27, 2023 | National

There’s been a dangerous uptick of traffic related deaths this year. In September there were 288 total DUI cases, 71 consented to a chemical test, 206 refused. Sergeant Anthony McHugh with the Cranston Police Department says there are only 62 drug recognition...