Cannabis interests struck a hopeful note as the U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next health secretary on a mostly party line vote. Optimism existed despite RFK Jr.’s: Lukewarm support for marijuana reform during his confirmation hearings. Apparent commitment to Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts to “follow the science on the harms of marijuana,” the … [Read more...] about Some in cannabis industry hopeful after Kennedy confirmed as health secretary
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Widespread cannabis recall renews push for safeguards
Red, White, and Bloom (RWB) Platinum Vape flavors and BLOOM vapes tested positive for medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) in the last few months. MCT oil is a cutting agent used to thin oil and make it easier to vape. Assessments pointed to it as one of a few potential causes for the 2019 vape crisis. At the time, patients continued presenting with shortness of breath, cough, and … [Read more...] about Widespread cannabis recall renews push for safeguards
Whitmer roads tax plan may drive marijuana shops out of business, experts say
Michigan’s cannabis industry is sounding alarms about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to raise $470 million per year for roads by imposing a 32% wholesale tax on marijuana. The governor recently proposed a new $3 billion “Mi Road Ahead” plan that she called “fiscally responsible and balanced.” She said Michigan’s “industry friendly” marijuana tax is the fourth-lowest in the nation … [Read more...] about Whitmer roads tax plan may drive marijuana shops out of business, experts say
Editorial: Kids in ER for cannabis exposure reveals careless parents
THUMBS DOWN to hospitals seeing a rise in children requiring treatment for exposure to cannabis. The increase comes in the wake of recreational cannabis becoming legal in Connecticut in 2021. Laws related to it are still evolving, but parents need to take more care to keep the products out of reach of children. One Connecticut doctor lamented about toddlers arriving intoxicated … [Read more...] about Editorial: Kids in ER for cannabis exposure reveals careless parents
Analysis: More Than One in Ten Americans Use CBD
La Miranda, CA: More than ten percent of the US population ages 12 and older acknowledge consuming CBD within the past 30 days, according to data published in Preventive Medicine Reports. Data gathered from a nationally representative cohort estimated that 10.5 percent of Americans currently consume CBD products. Respondents who identified as cannabis consumers were more likely … [Read more...] about Analysis: More Than One in Ten Americans Use CBD
In first-of-its-kind case, Western Massachusetts cannabis farm sues neighbor over pesticides
Western Massachusetts cannabis cultivator River Valley Growers is suing a neighboring berry farm for allegedly ruining thousands of pounds of marijuana by wantonly spraying chemicals that contaminated its crop. The lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court says that the 2022 harvest at Hatfield-based River Valley tested positive for multiple pesticides as a result of actions by Nourse … [Read more...] about In first-of-its-kind case, Western Massachusetts cannabis farm sues neighbor over pesticides
Federal Funding Freeze To Hit Medical Marijuana Research
New research is validating cannabis can help cancer, chronic pain or more. It is a key alternative to avoid opioid use for post surgery pain. But now the deal funding freeze to hit medical marijuana research has significant implications for various sectors of scientific research, including medical marijuana studies. While the freeze has been temporarily halted, the uncertainty … [Read more...] about Federal Funding Freeze To Hit Medical Marijuana Research
Cannabis Cocktails Are on the Rise. Could They Replace Alcohol?
A huge generational shift in attitude toward alcohol is ongoing, with younger generations consuming less and more people considering alcohol consumption to be harmful, even in moderation. And wariness toward alcohol has left an inevitable gap in the market, as while younger generations are shying away from alcohol consumption, they still want beverage options when they're out … [Read more...] about Cannabis Cocktails Are on the Rise. Could They Replace Alcohol?
Labs warn mold contamination is more widespread than Cannabis Control Commission has let on
Mold contamination of cannabis sold in Massachusetts is far more common than state regulators have acknowledged, according to some labs tasked with testing the products. Last week, the Cannabis Control Commission issued a consumer advisory about mold in select products. The commission said it had received no reports of illnesses, and did not issue a recall. But some labs and … [Read more...] about Labs warn mold contamination is more widespread than Cannabis Control Commission has let on
Six Questions with Marijuana Policy Project’s New Interim Executive Director
The Washington, DC-based Marijuana Policy Project has a new interim executive director: Lauren Daly. She previously worked at ACLU of the District of Columbia and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. We sent six questions for Daly to answer.1. What are the most important issues facing cannabis law reform today?From a policy perspective, addressing the ongoing harms and … [Read more...] about Six Questions with Marijuana Policy Project’s New Interim Executive Director
