Belgian Village Exploring Hemp To Overcome Pollution Of Land From ‘Forever Chemicals’
University researchers and a village in Belgium are testing the potential of hemp growing for remediation of soil contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – “forever chemicals” that have long been used in a wide range of industrial and consumer...
Study: Those Who Have Tried And Had Mostly Positive Experiences With Marijuana Or Psychedelics More Likely To Support Legalization
As many as 60% of Americans support cannabis legalization, with just half opposing it, a new YouGov survey showed. The poll was conducted online on April 25 – 28, 2024, prior to the recent DEA news that it intends to reclassify marijuana...
Study: Cannabis Extracts Reduce Disease Burden in Chronic Pain Patients
Patients’ use of cannabis oil extracts is associated with long-term improvements in their pain intensity and related symptoms, according to data published in the journal Pain Reports. Israeli researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of cannabis...
Michigan Selling More Pot, Retailers Making Less Money
Michigan marijuana retailers sold about 9.3% more cannabis in April than in March, but they brought in about 3.5% less money. Flower sold from the CRA report is $124,074,521 total for 89,539.56 pounds for $86.61 per ounce. The rest of cannabis sales revenue was...
Ann Arbor Earmarks Cannabis Tax Money To Pay For Social Services In New City Budget
Ann Arbor plans to continue using marijuana money to fund social services. City Council unanimously adopted a new city budget Monday night, May 20, after making amendments to put $1 million of the city’s annual tax revenue from marijuana businesses toward various...
DEA’s Proposed Move To Reschedule Cannabis To Schedule III Now On Federal Register
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III hit the federal register today, starting the 62-day public comment period ending in July. Read the details below. Action Notice of proposed rulemaking. Summary The Department of...
Biden Says DOJ Officially Moving To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is officially moving to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a less dangerous category than Schedule I in which it is now classified, the Biden administration announced yesterday. Biden called the development “monumental”...
Michigan’s April Cannabis Sales Top $275 Million, Down $10 Million From March
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported Wednesday that $278,546,443 in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in April, down about $10 million from the record $288 million sold In March. Medical cannabis sales represent 0.8% of Michigan’s overall marketplace so...
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Recalls Flavor Galaxy’s Infused Pre-Rolled Joints
Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency is recalling infused pre-rolled joints made by the Hazel Park-based cannabis producer Flavor Galaxy, the agency said Wednesday. The agency is recalling more than 1,000 units of infused pre-rolled joints after it found Flavor...
Divided Supreme Court Rules No Quick Hearing Required When Police Seize Property In Drug Crimes
A divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that authorities do not have to provide a quick hearing when they seize cars and other property used in drug crimes, even when the property belongs to so-called innocent owners. By a 6-3 vote, the justices rejected the...
