Meta-Analysis: Cannabis Use Not Linked To Elevated Risk of Oral Cancer
Cannabis use is associated with a reduced risk of oral cancer, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. An international team of investigators from Jordan, Iraq, and...
Section 781 Would Zero Out Hemp Cannabinoid Products. The FDA “Similar Effects” List Is Coming
For years, the federal government dodged the central question: what’s the legal, safe, adult‑use path for hemp‑derived cannabinoids? Section 781 answers—but not with a roadmap. It brings a bulldozer. The bill reconstructs the definition of hemp around Total THC,...
What’s Next For Hemp Companies Ahead Of Federal THC Ban?
After going to the major leagues, Joe Salome was planning to go to Trader Joes. That was before President Donald Trump signed the death warrant for his hemp business. Now, instead of marketing THC beverages to a major grocery chain, Salome, founder and a managing...
Despite Federal Legislation Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products, Michigan Lawmakers Still Want To Open Up Sales
Plans to start allowing low-dosage THC drinks and other products in Michigan outside of marijuana dispensaries hit a snag this week. THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The issue stems from the deal that re-opened the federal government. That...
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make oral arguments next week to try and stop the Michigan Treasury from assessing a 24 percent wholesale tax on cannabis sales. The MiCIA is asking for a...
Closer Proximity To Cannabis Retail Stores Linked With More Cannabis Use But Less Drinking
A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with a greater tendency toward frequent cannabis use but a lower likelihood of heavy alcohol consumption. The research led by Oregon State University...
You May Be Eligible To Receive A Share Of One Million Grant Dollars Available In Social Equity Program
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s social equity team will be accepting applications for the FY 2026 Social Equity Grant Program. You may be eligible to receive a share of one million grant dollars or are very close to becoming eligible! The funds available through the...
Study: Older Adults With a History of Cannabis Use Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance Compared To Non-Users
Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a...
Federal: Lawmakers Approve Military Funding Bill Denying Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis
Federal lawmakers finalized and approved military funding legislation upholding federal rules barring VA doctors from recommending medical cannabis to veterans. The MilCon (Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies)...
EGLE Webinar: Managing Recreational Marijuana Impacts In Your Community – December 17
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is sharing information about an upcoming webinar hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Marijuana cultivation and processing can have environmental impacts such as odors, water discharges, land...
