Thailand Poised To Outlaw Cannabis Again
Thailand is poised to recriminalise cannabis, a move set to dismantle a burgeoning industry estimated to be worth more than $800 million. The trade has flourished since the substance was delisted from the country's narcotics register in 2022. The push to reintroduce...
Menominee Dispo’s Sasquatch Statue Creates Controversy – Critics Saying It Appeals To Kids
A Sasquatch statue outside the separate retailer Higher Love, located in Menominee, is at the center of controversy. The exhibit became a talking point at the city planning commission’s meeting this month, where certain community members argued that the faux beast...
Trump’s Solicitor General Tells Supreme Court Letting Pot Users Have Guns Poses A Clear Danger
In a recent filing with the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump-led Department of Justice (DOJ) is doubling down on arguments made under former President Joe Biden that users of illegal drugs—including marijuana—”pose a clear danger of misusing firearms.” That risk, DOJ...
CRA Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
As a reminder - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 26 at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page. The...
European Authority Warning On Hemp-Derived Drugs Provides Ominous Signal For CBD Makers
A European authority has issued an official warning over hemp-derived intoxicants, signaling a new chapter in the EU’s drug policy and setting off alarm bells for the industrial hemp sector. In the 30th annual Drug Report 2025: Trends and Development, the...
Texas Gov Abbott Vetoes THC Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott late Sunday vetoed the THC ban bill passed by his fellow Republicans in the Texas Legislature. The move secures the future of the state's multibillion-dollar hemp industry and keeps those who rely on legal THC products with more options — for now. It...
Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline
The daily administration of CBD is associated with improved memory and reduced age-related cognitive decline, according to preclinical data published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. Canadian researchers assessed the effects of CBD on...
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping changes to the state marijuana law approved by voters in 2023, one legal scholar says the state Constitution could ultimately limit how drastic those adjustments could be. “When you...
Wisconsin Sheriff Seizes 11.5 Pounds Of Pot From Michigan
County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin is reminding residents that just because marijuana is legal to purchase in one state, it doesn’t make it legal to use in Wisconsin. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported that it recovered nearly a dozen pounds of weed. “If...
Niles Township Approves 21 Pot Dispensaries
Niles Township will be "greener" after the township approved 21 marijuana dispensary licenses at Monday night's board meeting. The topic was called out by many residents concerned over the number of shops within the township. On Tuesday, officials explain the economic...
