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
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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
37 States Experience Revenue Surge from Marijuana Sales
Ever since Colorado legalized Marijuana, the trend has swept the country. Now, 37 states in the US have either legalized Cannabis for medicinal purposes or medicinal and recreational. Over the years, studies of the drugs, Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, and Cannabinoid, CBD, two of the main properties of Marijuana, have revealed amazing medicinal finds and why. Many states have … [Read more...] about 37 States Experience Revenue Surge from Marijuana Sales
Legalizing Marijuana Has Momentum In Pennsylvania, But Disagreements Over State-Run Vs. Private Stores Could Stall Reform
“Pennsylvanians who want to buy cannabis are just driving across the border to one of our neighbors.” By Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State via The Conversation After a long, largely successful march over 25 years to liberalize cannabis laws in the United States, the movement had a tough election in 2024. Legalization ballot measures failed in Florida, North Dakota and South … [Read more...] about Legalizing Marijuana Has Momentum In Pennsylvania, But Disagreements Over State-Run Vs. Private Stores Could Stall Reform
Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Study
Researchers at George Washington University said that the condition occurs in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis and causes nausea, uncontrollable vomiting and excruciating pain in a cyclical pattern that often leads to repeated trips to the hospital. Also read | Brain fog after quitting cannabis? Study reveals startling truth about weed and long-term memory … [Read more...] about Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Study
How a Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers
In 2023, Roland Conner became the first person with a criminal conviction to open a licensed cannabis dispensary in New York, making him the face of a $200 million effort to turn people once prosecuted for marijuana offenses into flagship sellers. Retailers like Mr. Conner, who already owned profitable businesses like gyms and restaurants, were recruited by state regulators … [Read more...] about How a Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers
Tens of thousands gather for Hindu festival at Nepal temple, with many lighting up marijuana joints
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at a revered temple in Nepal’s capital on Wednesday to celebrate one of the country’s biggest religious festivals.In the Bankali forests near Pashupati, the temple of the Hindu god Shiva, holy men and devotees puffed on cannabis smoke, a practice that is normally illegal but is permitted during the Shivaratri … [Read more...] about Tens of thousands gather for Hindu festival at Nepal temple, with many lighting up marijuana joints
7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses
Forcing state-licensed cannabis businesses to continue paying punitive taxes on their ordinary business expenses, even should cannabis be federally rescheduled, is now a bicameral effort in the U.S. Congress. Congressman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, who chairs the House Budget Committee, and six of his fellow representatives in the U.S. House introduced legislation, H.R. 1447, on … [Read more...] about 7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses
N.J. medical cannabis patients feel betrayed as legal weed business booms
Edward “Lefty” Grimes uses cannabis to manage his pain. Grimes has neuropathy, a form of nerve damage, from a back injury he sustained decades ago. After multiple spine and disc fusions he said he was constant pain. “Sometimes it’s burning, sometimes it’s stabbing — sometimes it’s electrical, sometimes it’s dull, but it never gets better,” said Grimes, 57, who lives in … [Read more...] about N.J. medical cannabis patients feel betrayed as legal weed business booms
