Increased attention on behalf of lawmakers, regulators and the general public regarding the lack of diversity in the cannabis industry has prompted a growing number of states to institute social equity provisions into their marijuana programs. Chart: Newer marijuana markets embrace social equity programs is a post from: Marijuana BusinessContinue Reading
“We haven’t seen an increase in use among youth but we are seeing a difference in how young people are consuming,” said the study’s co-author. “Understanding that can help to inform public health efforts.” The post Study: Colorado Teens Reduce Cannabis Smoking, Increase Edibles appeared first on Leafly. Continue Reading
For institutions in states where recreational or medical cannabis is legal, but which remained reluctant or just plain uninterested in participating, there was always a convenient excuse: money, as in money from the federal government. If this hospital, or this college or this other entity allowed its patients or studentsContinue Reading
Tuesday’s vote may be a precursor to dozens of similar ballots across Michigan. Want legal cannabis? Turns out you have to vote for it twice. The post Election Preview: Michigan Towns Vote Tuesday on Cannabis Bans appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Election Preview: Michigan Towns Vote TuesdayContinue Reading
CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is one of many molecules derived from cannabis. Learn more about this little-known cannabinoid and its potential promise in medicine. The post What Is CBDV (Cannabidivarin) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: What Is CBDV (Cannabidivarin) & What DoesContinue Reading
An Iowa state board added chronic pain as a qualifying condition to use medical marijuana, a development that should increase sales in the state’s heavily regulated market. Chronic pain generally tends to lead sales for medical conditions in many states. While approving chronic pain, the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board rejectedContinue Reading
Sen. Mike Crapo, the Senate banking committee chair, signals an openness to cannabis financial reform. The post Holy Crapo! Cannabis Banking Reform Makes Surprise Headway appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Holy Crapo! Cannabis Banking Reform Makes Surprise HeadwayContinue Reading
Prospective medical cannabis businesses began vying for 348 potential licenses in Missouri as the formal two-week application process got underway Saturday. More than 600 potential applicants already had prefiled facility application fees, according to the Missouri Department of Health. The lion’s share of those applicants were multistate operators and wealthyContinue Reading
Next summer, competitive skateboarding will make its Olympic debut in Tokyo. As a result, a sport that originated among self-described “dirtbag” street kids will gain a new echelon of mainstream approval, along with a massive global audience. But it comes at a price. Skateboarding’s biggest stars are now under theContinue Reading
A likely yearslong delay in the launch of West Virginia’s medical marijuana program reflects the uncertainties cannabis entrepreneurs face when vying to enter certain conservative states. State officials blame the holdup on a struggle to provide banking services for the program. But the advocacy group Marijuana Policy Project recently notedContinue Reading
