A legal battle unfolding in Sacramento is raising serious questions about privacy, surveillance, and law enforcement tactics in the digital age. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the Sacramento Police Department (SACPD) are being sued for allegedly violating customer privacy by routinely sharing residential electricity usage data with policeContinue Reading
As cannabis use continues to rise among older adults, researchers are trying to understand how it affects cognitive function during aging. A new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology provides evidence that cannabis and its primary psychoactive ingredient, THC, may actually improve certain types of memory in aged rats — though theseContinue Reading
In one of the largest coordinated immigration enforcement actions in recent years, federal agents recently raided two licensed cannabis farms in California. The raids have sparked national debate and attracted the attention of labor advocates and civil rights organizations. Now New Mexicans are wondering if something like this could happenContinue Reading
Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) re-introduced legislation that would enshrine the right for small cannabis producers to ship and sell their products directly to consumers. This bill, the Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act, would enable small farmers and producers to operate their businesses within and across state lines. The legislation is specifically targeted to supportContinue Reading
Minnesota took another major step toward building its adult-use cannabis industry this week. On Tuesday, July 22nd, the state held its second lottery to issue cannabis retailer licenses — a move that marks continued momentum in rolling out the regulated market. Read More: 75 Winners in Minnesota CannabisContinue Reading
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Top alcohol makers have been sitting on the sidelines of cannabis drinks boom, watching brands in the fast-growing category like Cann and Wynk make deals with beer and booze distributors, and gain valuable space on liquor store shelves. Read More: Alcohol Giants Clash with RisingContinue Reading
In an industry craving validated insights, Bud & Mary’s is producing more than cannabis – it’s cultivating scientific research to reveal the molecular potential of the plant. Bud & Mary’s pioneers cannabis research for a healthier future is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneursContinue Reading
DC marijuana sales ban advances in Congress; Fed event speaker: Legalization doesn’t boost youth use; TX hemp bills; MA sales Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wpContinue Reading
As cannabis legalization swept across the United States, a major change has taken place in the way the plant is bred: Cultivators are delivering more potent strains due to consumer demand. Yes, some cannabis users want this. Many others, however, find the high THC content difficult to navigate, and canContinue Reading
A pair of Democratic congressional lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to help small marijuana growers compete against large corporations when cannabis is federally legalized—proposing to give them the ability to ship and sell products directly to consumers within and across state lines via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) andContinue Reading
