Brittney griner, an American basketball player, was taken into Russian custody in February after she was charged with drug smuggling. Griner, who was accused of carrying marijuana oil in her baggage, was detained at Moscow's airport on February 17. “Being sufficiently aware that the movement of narcotic drugs is not allowed…

Hemp is now permanently legal in North Carolina thanks to a bill signed into law by the state’s governor. It was the third measure signed Thursday by Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat. As written, the bill will permanently remove hemp from the state’s list of controlled substances, which brings North

Puerto Rico's pro-cannabis trade organization is trying to push for full legalization of cannabis. A report has been released by the group that shows how legalization of recreational cannabis could benefit this territory in the US, just south of Cuba. The analysis shows that the maturity of this industry

We’re proud to announce that our newest cannabis cup competition will be uniting the many unique products in Massachusetts! There are many great products available in Massachusetts, which is why the state has a flourishing cannabis industry. Products can be submitted for consideration at NETA dispensaries in Franklin, MA. between September 7-9.

Are cannabis products required to warn people with schizophrenia or other mental disorders about possible adverse reactions? Senator Richard Pan introduced Senate Bill 1097 (the Cannabis Right to Knowledge Act) on February 16. It is sponsored by the Public Health Institute which is a non-profit. The bill was supported by

On Tuesday, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to protect individuals and businesses from federal prosecution and interference. After a voice vote, the amendment, which attached a budget rider for the 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill, was passed by the House Appropriations Committee. Bipartisan legislation

Regulators in Nevada on Tuesday gave the final sign-off to cannabis consumption lounges, paving the way for the establishments to perhaps open up by year’s end. The state’s Cannabis Compliance Board voted on a slate of regulations for the lounges, a crucial regulatory hurdle in a process that has been

The Empire State is witnessing a new era in cannabis cultivation. As New York inches closer to the launch of its adult-use cannabis market, the state’s inaugural cultivators are readying the first batch. A report from the Associated Press on Wednesday put a spotlight on some of New York’s first

The global cannabis industry has one thing in common. There are glimpses of light ahead of you just when it seems like the light isn't there. The British CBD market has shown this to be true. This is the latest news. A survey by the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry

City lawmakers in Washington, D.C. adopted an emergency ordinance on Tuesday designed to ease access to the medical cannabis program in the nation’s capital by allowing all adults to “self-certify” their eligibility to use medicinal pot. The proposal would eliminate the requirement for adults aged 21 or older to