A South Carolina senator has introduced a bill to legalize the medical use of cannabis for patients with certain qualifying medical conditions. The legislation, titled the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act (S. 53), was pre-filed last week by Republican state Sen. Tom Davis in anticipation of the 2025 legislative session that begins next month, online cannabis news source … [Read more...] about South Carolina Lawmaker Files Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
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Tanks to plants: Visiting a German military site-turned-cannabis farm
On a former East German military site, where the communist state's National People's Army (NVA) once stored vast amounts of military equipment, tiny cannabis plants now take root. The plants, imported from Austria, could grow over 1 metre tall under the right conditions, explains Christian Tonn, founder of the German Cultivation Association (DAG). After eight to 10 weeks, … [Read more...] about Tanks to plants: Visiting a German military site-turned-cannabis farm
Got weed for Christmas in another state? What to know about bringing it back to NC
For some planning to leave North Carolina for the holidays, Christmas cookies won’t be the only thing getting baked. Currently, 24 states and two territories allow the use of recreational marijuana, according to U.S. News & World Report. But if your stocking is filled with gifts of the herbal variety, can you take them back home with you? Here’s what the law says. Can … [Read more...] about Got weed for Christmas in another state? What to know about bringing it back to NC
Why Susie Plascencia Embraced Her Love of Weed to Launch Latinas in Cannabis
Susie Plascencia, like many of us, hid her consumption of cannabis for years because of the stigmas associated with it. Although the plant functioned as medicine for her — helping to uplift her mood, ease anxiety, and improve sleep — she was very aware of the taboos that were tied to cannabis use and the ugly history that Black and Brown communities have faced in the war on … [Read more...] about Why Susie Plascencia Embraced Her Love of Weed to Launch Latinas in Cannabis
The Green Beast Invades Central Connecticut: A 70,000-Square-Foot Weed Wonderland
It’s happening, folks. A 70,000-square-foot cannabis cathedral is sprouting up in the quiet town of Newington, Connecticut. The kind of industrial behemoth that screams "Progress!" to some and "The world is ending!" to others. This isn’t just a grow facility—it’s a weed factory, poised to pump out ganja on a scale that’d make Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson blush.Picture this: … [Read more...] about The Green Beast Invades Central Connecticut: A 70,000-Square-Foot Weed Wonderland
US men lose their lives after using bat poop as fertiliser for cannabis plants
In a bizarre and tragic case from Rochester, New York, two men died after inhaling spores from bat faeces, known as guano, while planning to use it as fertiliser for cannabis cultivation. The rare lung infection, identified as histoplasmosis, proved fatal despite medical interventions, according to a case report published earlier this month in the Open Forum Infectious Diseases … [Read more...] about US men lose their lives after using bat poop as fertiliser for cannabis plants
“The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
The cannabis available in Colorado dispensaries today has high concentrations of THC, much higher than ever available before. Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health want consumers to be aware of the risks associated with its use. The Tea on THC On Tuesday, the school launched a campaign, in partnership with Initium Health, called "The Tea on THC". It is focused on … [Read more...] about “The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
NYS legal cannabis sales to hit $1 billion by year’s end
NEW YORK–The state’s fledgling legal cannabis industry is expected to surpass $1 billion in sales by the end of the year, according to the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). “We are excited to continue creating a vibrant and profitable market in 2025,” said Felicia A.B. Reid, acting executive director of OCM. Cannabis in New York State is expected to grow to a … [Read more...] about NYS legal cannabis sales to hit $1 billion by year’s end
Cannabis Conundrum: Recent Ruling on Off-Duty Medical Use Highlights Major Challenges for Florida Employers
Employers in Florida should take note of a recent ruling that could have far-reaching implications for managing reasonable accommodation requests related to workers’ medical cannabis use. A Florida county court just sided with a paramedic who alleged he was unlawfully discriminated against for using medical cannabis while off-duty. In a December 10 order, the court found that … [Read more...] about Cannabis Conundrum: Recent Ruling on Off-Duty Medical Use Highlights Major Challenges for Florida Employers
Missouri lawmakers file bills enacting new regulations on intoxicating hemp products
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Every time Missouri lawmakers have proposed legislation to essentially ban intoxicating-hemp products in the last few years, the hemp industry has mounted a united opposition to stop them. Products like Delta-8 THC drinks can currently be bought everywhere from bars to coffee shops statewide. Year after year, hemp business owners and distributors have … [Read more...] about Missouri lawmakers file bills enacting new regulations on intoxicating hemp products
