State regulators are a major step closer to ending their four-year long legal battle with cannabis testing lab Viridis Laboratories. An administrative law judge overseeing a case brought by Viridis against the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency ruled late last month that the state’s actions against Viridis, which included a massive product recall that nearly ground the state’s … [Read more...] about Cannabis testing lab loses key ruling in dispute with state regulators
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Increases in Number of States That Have Legalized Marijuana Obscures Fact That Cannabis Remains Federally Illegal in 2025
Even though on Nov. 5, 2024, Nebraska became the 15th state to legalize exclusively medical marijuana, and despite the fact that 24 other states have legalized dual adult- and medical-use cannabis—none of that has changed the fact that cannabis use and sale remains a federal offense. From smoking, vaping or ingesting alone or at a party to growing, transporting, or providing to … [Read more...] about Increases in Number of States That Have Legalized Marijuana Obscures Fact That Cannabis Remains Federally Illegal in 2025
DC shuts down dozens of illegal cannabis shops: Full list of closures
Another illegal cannabis shop was shut down and raided on Wednesday, the fifth closure since a new law passed by the D.C. Council has been enforced in recent weeks. FOX 5's Homa Bash has the story. The Brief Officials have shut down 25 illegal cannabis shops for unlicensed sales and safety violations. Some stores sold cannabis laced with narcotics like amphetamines and … [Read more...] about DC shuts down dozens of illegal cannabis shops: Full list of closures
Trump May Lose Interest In Legal Marijuana During ‘Disorderly Situation,’ Conservative Cabinet, Says Analyst; Could Musk Come To The Rescue?
The White House has largely sidelined the issue of marijuana legalization, despite its widespread popularity. Amid a flurry of executive orders, foreign policy shifts and political spectacles, the Trump administration seems to have neglected what was once a clear trajectory toward reform. "Unsurprisingly, much has been lost in the shuffle, including one salient, hugely popular … [Read more...] about Trump May Lose Interest In Legal Marijuana During ‘Disorderly Situation,’ Conservative Cabinet, Says Analyst; Could Musk Come To The Rescue?
‘Harold & Kumar’ Actor Says Weed Almost Killed Him
Actor David Krumholtz says he's suffered from Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and "almost died." The relatively rare nauseous condition is soothed by taking showers. “It’s rare, but it’s becoming more and more prevalent yearly," he told the audience at a Cinema Society screening of Riff Raff on Feb. 26. "The numbers are doubling every year." Krumholtz also commented: • … [Read more...] about ‘Harold & Kumar’ Actor Says Weed Almost Killed Him
US weed companies got leaner in 2024. The only thing investors care about is cannabis reform.
Major American cannabis operators had a decent 2024, managing to keep revenues flat despite dealing with plummeting weed prices. Record-high harvests in states like Michigan, California, and Oregon have led to a glut of cannabis and therefore lower prices. That means that while major US cannabis operators were able to increase volumes and enter new markets, sales were largely … [Read more...] about US weed companies got leaner in 2024. The only thing investors care about is cannabis reform.
Michigan’s largest cannabis company looks to Florida to sell a different kind of weed
As oversupply hammers prices and the industry remains walled off from other states' markets, Michigan’s largest cannabis company is heading south to sell a different kind of weed. Evart-based Lume Cannabis Co. has founded a new company, Lume Hemp Co. in Florida, to capture a portion of the massive and growing national market for hemp-derived THC. The national cannabis … [Read more...] about Michigan’s largest cannabis company looks to Florida to sell a different kind of weed
Texas lawmakers have high hopes to legalize THC with nearly 20 bills filed
THC seems to be top of mind for Texas politicians. Nearly two dozen bills relating to weed have been filed this legislative session, and most of them are aimed at decriminalizing the substance either partially or completely. Will Texans be free to toke up without consequence by 2026? Several reps hope so. Of the 19 bills proposed this legislative session at the Texas Capitol, … [Read more...] about Texas lawmakers have high hopes to legalize THC with nearly 20 bills filed
The rising alarm about the dangers of legalized marijuana
Miriam was vomiting uncontrollably on a summer morning in 2022 when she arrived at a Utah hospital. She was diagnosed with a condition she had never heard of. This was her third ER trip with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) in as many years. The first time she vomited for 12 hours, the second for 36 hours. This time, the worst and last, the intense pain lasted five days, … [Read more...] about The rising alarm about the dangers of legalized marijuana
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the United States As of March 2025
As of March 2025, certain staples remain dominant, while newer varieties are making waves in dispensaries across the country. Drawing from data provided by state regulatory agencies, the strain review site Leafly, and our readers, this updated list highlights the most sought-after marijuana strains currently captivating users nationwide as of March 2025. Blue Dream A … [Read more...] about The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the United States As of March 2025
