“West Virginians know full well that it is not legal to cross state lines with cannabis. But they’re doing it anyway.” By Nicole Blevins, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign upContinue Reading
“You have a unique opportunity to regulate an industry that is built by Texans for Texans.” By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission moved forward on Tuesday with its efforts to regulate the sale of consumable hemp products as questions swirled around the future of theContinue Reading
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission moved forward on Tuesday with its efforts to regulate the sale of consumable hemp products as questions swirled around the future of the industry due to federal restrictions on the products approved by Congress last week. Read More: TABC To Adopt Hemp RegulationsContinue Reading
Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in brain growth. Researchers using brain imaging gain rare insight into how prenatal exposure to modern, high-THC cannabis affects brain development into adulthood. Read More: Cannabis in Pregnancy Harms Brain GrowthContinue Reading
New York’s Marijuana Prices Keep Dropping as the Legal Market Expands It’s getting cheaper to get high in New York. Read More: Marijuana Prices Drop 17% In NY: ‘Competition Is High’Continue Reading
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Invites Manufacturer Input at December Listening Session The ongoing development of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis program continues to move forward as state officials open the door to industry collaboration. In early December, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission will host a listening session designed to gather insightContinue Reading
“Sometimes the right solutions come from the most unexpected places.” By Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline The hemp industry in North Carolina has a surprising new face: former Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue. Perdue is one of many political figures in the state connected to the state’s emerging hemp industry since itsContinue Reading
The growing interest in living California sober has captured national attention, as more people seek a lifestyle that reduces alcohol use while incorporating cannabis in a controlled way. As conversations about wellness, harm reduction and substance use evolve, many are asking whether the science actually supports the claims behind beingContinue Reading
The conversation surrounding 2026 Marijuana legislation in Florida is gaining momentum once again. After a surprising defeat in 2024, activists and advocacy groups are reigniting efforts to bring recreational cannabis legalization back before voters. The group leading the charge Smart and Safe Florida has reached a major milestone that couldContinue Reading
A lawyer for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) faced a grilling by a federal appeals court over delays in a request for a religious group to use the psychedelic ayahuasca in their practice—a complaint similar to one that marijuana reform advocates have vented over decades amid repeated efforts to endContinue Reading
