March 15, 2019
Six out of 10 U.S. voters are in favor of legal weed, according to the results of a recent Quinnipiac University poll. The poll – which saw 60 percent of voters saying they support legalization and 33 recent oppose the idea – has demonstrated progressive support for legal cannabis since the year...
March 15, 2019
A second clinical trial has been conducted by breath diagnostics company Hound Labs in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco. The results of the trial, which was successful, identify how much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is present in a breathalyzer developed by the company. Hound...
March 15, 2019
Yeast could have a whole new use: to produce cannabinoids. According to the scientific discovery, published in Nature, a sugar in brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) called galactose was successfully turned into tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Published just last month, the study revealed how...
March 13, 2019
On March 7, Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced what they described as a “landmark” chunk of legislation; namely the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2019. It is “the only bipartisan piece of legislation that would allow states to make independent choices about...
March 15, 2019
In December of last year, the launch of cannabis consumption lounges and restaurants in 2019 was publicly announced by the City of West Hollywood. Eight consumption licenses...
March 15, 2019
Cannabis consumers in Oregon could soon be seeing cannabis cafes, as a group of cannabis advocates are trying to make social lounge smoking legal. The team of pro-pot...
March 13, 2019
California state cannabis regulators have revealed that they are now accepting grant applications from various cities and counties that are launching social equity programs...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 15, 2019
A study investigating cannabis as an alternative for opioids is set to be carried after a joint partnership was secured between the NHL Alumni Association and Canadian cannabis...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 11, 2019
Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC: CBIS), a U.S.-based company that develops cannabinoid-based medicines, has revealed its plans to broaden the extent of its sponsored medical...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 28, 2019
People who suffer from dementia could soon be treated with a natural remedy, known as medical cannabis. Well, that's if the results of a forthcoming trial conducted by...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 13, 2019
This session’s General Assembly is pushing for a number of medical cannabis bills in Maryland. Lawmakers in the state are considering introducing a type of legislation...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 8, 2019
February was a successful month for West Virginia’s medical cannabis industry. A bill to shield state protections for banks handling medical cannabis revenue was given...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 28, 2019
During Pennsylvania's first year of legal medical cannabis sales, state residents forked out $132 million on medicinal-grade weed. This is based on data revealed by the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 15, 2019
The European Parliament has voted on a resolution to support medical cannabis in countries that make up the European Union. This news comes following reports concerning the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 13, 2019
“[Cannabis] is not a drug that should be illegal – it’s that simple,” were the words recently spoken by the leader of Thailand’s Bhumjaithai party, Anutin Charnvirakul. His...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 21, 2019
The competition is heating up for cannabis industry players. Investors are predicted to funnel more than $16 billion into the industry this year, according to senior economist...
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January 14, 2019
National Access Cannabis Corp has a lot in store for 2019, with the Canadian company recently securing a loan valued at CAD$9,000,000.00. A pioneer in delivering secure,...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
December 21, 2018
A minimum age for cannabis consumption in Six Nations has been confirmed by the Nations’ elected-band council. Individuals aged 21 and above will have the opportunity...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 15, 2019
David Crosby is best known for being a musician but now, he could be onto something amidst the “Green Rush” that is spreading like wildfire across North America and the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 15, 2019
You might not expect to hear Martha Stewart's name being mentioned in the same sentence as the word "cannabis" but amidst the rise of edibles, the culinary connoisseur seems...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 13, 2019
Five governors from separate states discussed the topic of cannabis and hemp legalization at Politico’s ninth annual “State Solutions” conference last month. The...