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California's Weed Is Getting Weaker, But It's Not What You Think. California’s cannabis has long been known for being notoriously strong, but test results from the state’s legal stores show that weed in the Golden State is getting weaker. Experts say there’s more to the story. Cannabis potency is

Vapes have often been heralded as a "safer" way to consume either nicotine or cannabis, where legal to do so. But the devices present their own suite of risks that are slowly being revealed as they undergo increasing research and regulation. Now, researchers have discovered that nano-sized toxic

Unlicensed NY storefronts prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to request online platforms like Google to stop listing them. New York will evaluate its troubled recreational marijuana licensing program after lawsuits and bureaucratic stumbles severely hampered the legal market and allowed black-market sellers

Several cannabis companies are challenging the federal ban on marijuana, arguing it has no legal basis. They claim the government’s original justification for prohibition - curbing illegal interstate trade - is no longer valid since many states have legalized marijuana. This lawsuit counters the

Challenges and Calls for Equity in New York's Cannabis Industry. In 2023, some 6,900 New Yorkers applied for adult-use recreational licenses, competing for approximately 900 to 1,500 licenses expected to be issued by the NYS Office of Cannabis Management this year. It’s essential to acknowledge the

Congressmen ‘Deeply Troubled’ by DEA and HHS Implementation of Cannabis Research Act. The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have come under fire from lawmakers for their ‘unacceptable’ implementation of a cannabis research act. US representatives Earl

Challenges and Hopes for Cannabis Retailers in Washington: The Impact of the SAFER Banking Act. It's been more than a decade since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, 19 states have followed. But along the west coast, which dominated the

The SAFER Banking Act and Its Potential Impact on Cannabis Businesses. The TDR Three Takeaways on SAFER Banking Act: The SAFER Banking Act aims to expand access to banking for cannabis businesses, reducing safety risks and promoting industry growth. Despite bipartisan support, the SAFER Banking Act

The Buckeye State can boast about being first in the nation on many things. The first cash register was used in Dayton in 1879. Oberlin College became the first interracial and coeducational college in 1833. The first civilian ambulance service was started in Cincinnati in 1865. And now, in 2024

Connecticut Legislators Ponder Regulation of THC-Infused Beverages Amid Evolving Marijuana Market. Connecticut legislators are concerned about regulating THC-infused beverages. Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a national food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and

New York State Senate Unveils Groundbreaking Cannabis Legislation, Allocates $128 Million for Industry Support and Regulation. In a groundbreaking move, the New York State Senate has unveiled significant strides in cannabis legislation, marking a pivotal moment for the industry’s growth and

Lansing-Area Marijuana Businesses Awarded Grants in State's Social Equity Program. A half dozen Lansing-area marijuana businesses recently were awarded more than $16,000 each as part of a statewide social equity program, Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced. “Since the legalization of