Alcohol has some negative side effects, but cannabis could have one positive health benefit – it might help your good cholesterol. In the late 1980s cholesterol test became come as the impact of it on the body and heart was becoming more evident. Research shows good cholesterol (HDL) helps remove excess cholesterol from the body, while “bad” cholesterol (LDL) can build up in … [Read more...] about Can Marijuana Help Cholesterol
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Trump’s First Pick For Attorney General Says Marijuana Rescheduling Is ‘On The Horizon’
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)—President Donald Trump’s first pick for U.S. attorney general this term before he withdrew from consideration—says “meaningful” marijuana reform is “on the horizon” under the current administration, praising the president’s “leadership” in supporting rescheduling. In an op-ed published by The Tampa Bay Times on Thursday, Gaetz said that moving … [Read more...] about Trump’s First Pick For Attorney General Says Marijuana Rescheduling Is ‘On The Horizon’
Cannabis Control Commission didn’t collect $1.7M in fees, inspector general says
A group from the Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition testified before the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, to describe the issues marijuana companies have had with the Cannabis Control Commission. The Cannabis Control Commission failed to collect about $550,000 in prorated license fees and up to $1.2 million in potential provisional licensing fees … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Commission didn’t collect $1.7M in fees, inspector general says
Santa Cruz County approves cannabis lounges, retail farm sales
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors are moving forward with plans to allow pot lounges to open up, but supervisors are making some changes. Pot lounges will still be allowed to open at existing dispensaries. Yet, under the approved amendments, dispensaries that overserve their customers could have their business licenses revoked. Supervisors also moved to include an … [Read more...] about Santa Cruz County approves cannabis lounges, retail farm sales
Ice-T Enters the Cannabis Industry with New Dispensary in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ – Pioneering rapper and beloved actor Ice-T is making a bold move into the cannabis business with the opening of his new dispensary, “The Medicine Woman,” in Jersey City, New Jersey. The venture marks a significant step for the multi-talented artist, known for his groundbreaking contributions to hip-hop and his long-running role on Law & Order: Special … [Read more...] about Ice-T Enters the Cannabis Industry with New Dispensary in Jersey City
Can Cannabis Help Arthritis?
More people are trying or considering using medical cannabis to relieve their arthritis pain. But what evidence is there to show us how effective and safe it is? A rheumatologist and expert on cannabis explains what is and isn’t known and offers some advice for people who want to try it. CBD products and cannabis dispensaries have popped up on every corner since many states … [Read more...] about Can Cannabis Help Arthritis?
Connecticut hemp farmers would be allowed to grow cannabis under legislation approved by committee
HARTFORD — Hemp farmers who suffered economically under state regulations in recent years would be allowed to cultivate marijuana, while smaller cannabis farmers could open brew pub-style sales rooms under legislation that has passed a key legislative committee. Several hemp and cannabis-related bills were approved by the General Law Committee on Monday, with majority Democrats … [Read more...] about Connecticut hemp farmers would be allowed to grow cannabis under legislation approved by committee
Thomaston gets its first cannabis store right on the Waterbury town line
Both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Selectmen earlier this month gave their blessings to the project. The store will open in five to six months in the former Riders Cafe at 2627 Waterbury Road, literally located on the Waterbury line. The boundary of the two municipalities goes through the middle of the 1.5-acre property, largely surrounded by woods and … [Read more...] about Thomaston gets its first cannabis store right on the Waterbury town line
NY cannabis merchants fume they can’t open pot lounges because of foot-dragging by regulators
The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 legalized marijuana while also allowing the licensing of “consumption sites,” or spaces where customers can smoke doobie akin to a cigar bar and eat edibles or consume cannabis-infused beverages. But four years later, pot-shop operators still can’t apply for a license to open a lounge because the Office of Cannabis has yet to … [Read more...] about NY cannabis merchants fume they can’t open pot lounges because of foot-dragging by regulators
4 NJ charter school students taken to hospital after eating drug-laced gummies
EWING TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Several students at a New Jersey school were taken to the hospital after allegedly eating weed gummies. Officers responded to STEMCivics Charter School in Ewing Township justbefore 9 a.m. on Monday after two students were feeling sick. When they arrived, four students were transported to nearby hospitals as a precaution after ingesting suspected … [Read more...] about 4 NJ charter school students taken to hospital after eating drug-laced gummies
