SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — A routine traffic stop in South Portland led to a significant drug bust, drawing attention to a growing concern—illegal drugs being disguised in what appears to be legal marijuana packaging. The South Portland Police Department stopped a vehicle on Saturday and found two men from Massachusetts allegedly transporting large amounts of drugs, including … [Read more...] about South Portland drug bust raises concerns over lookalike packaging
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The Artist Tree launches program giving free cannabis to patients, veterans
The Artist Tree cannabis dispensary announced Monday the launch of a “compassion program” that will provide free cannabis products to California medical cannabis patients suffering from serious medical conditions and patients who are military veterans. The program will be available at three of The Artist Tree locations: Fresno near Palm and Nees avenues, West Hollywood and … [Read more...] about The Artist Tree launches program giving free cannabis to patients, veterans
Why are weed stocks rallying?
Cannabis stocks rallied on Wednesday amid a smattering of upbeat news after a gloomy year. As always, it's difficult to pinpoint what causes a swing in cannabis stocks. The cohort lacks significant institutional investment, so stock prices are less tied to analyst ratings or estimates. Most cannabis companies are also penny stocks, meaning they're more susceptible to outsized … [Read more...] about Why are weed stocks rallying?
U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — On a crisp winter morning last month, Sgt. Erin McAtee watched as members of his team with the California Department of Cannabis Control executed a search warrant at a home in Fairfield, halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco. They broke open the door of what looked on the outside like any other upscale suburban house on this street. Inside, the home … [Read more...] about U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
Tilray Brands Enhances Global Cannabis Supply Chain
Tilray Brands Inc., a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company at the forefront of the beverage, cannabis and wellness industries, announced the completion of Phase I of its accelerated growth plan for its cannabis supply chain, which began with increased planting in late 2024.Phase II of the growth plan includes planting the outdoor cultivation site in Cayuga, … [Read more...] about Tilray Brands Enhances Global Cannabis Supply Chain
Arizona lawmakers like weed, want to study it
PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to finally force the Department of Health Services to spend some of the money it has to research the effects and usefulness of marijuana. The bill moving through the Senate comes four years after the Legislature told the agency it can use some of the cash it gets from medical marijuana patients to provide $5 million competitive grants every … [Read more...] about Arizona lawmakers like weed, want to study it
Joe Gruters files bill to allow for ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis in Florida
Currently in Florida, the only way to legally grow cannabis is to own a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, of which there are only 27 operating in the state. However, under a new legislative proposal filed in the Florida Senate on Friday, state residents who qualify as medical marijuana patients would be able to cultivate up to two cannabis plants at their residences for … [Read more...] about Joe Gruters files bill to allow for ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis in Florida
THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3
Senate Bill 3 would ban all forms of consumable THC, with certain forms of pot readily available due to a loophole in existing state law. SB 3 has the potential to drastically change things for people who use THC. The Brief Texas Republican leaders are looking to crack down on cannabis this legislative session. Senate Bill 3 would outlaw all consumable forms of THC from being … [Read more...] about THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3
Taking Cannabis Claims With a Grain of Salt
Cannabis aficionados often emphasize the positive aspects of marijuana and related products, citing a range of generally not well-evidence-informed applications in pain management, mental health, creativity, and recreational or social use. While some studies suggest cannabis may be effective for certain types of pain, insomnia, and a small handful of conditions, the … [Read more...] about Taking Cannabis Claims With a Grain of Salt
Nevada lawmakers push for solutions to combat illegal marijuana sales in state
Buying marijuana on the Las Vegas Strip is illegal. That doesn’t mean it’s difficult. Tourists are only a Google search away from the many illegal websites offering delivery to the Resort Corridor. Others can hop on social media to find “pop-up sales parties” in nearby hotel suites. And, as Assemblymember Max Carter II, D-Las Vegas, recalls a visitor telling him, rideshare … [Read more...] about Nevada lawmakers push for solutions to combat illegal marijuana sales in state
