Cannabis News

LINCOLN, NE – On Tuesday, Senator Jen Day announced her plan to introduce legislation in 2023 to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska. According to Fox NE KFXL, Day made her statement one day after Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced the failure of two initiatives aimed at adding medical marijuana to the November ballot. […]

Last week, a federal Court of Appeals reached a landmark ruling in Maine, ruling the prohibition of non-residents from owning and operating medical cannabis dispensaries in the state as an unconstitutional practice. The 2-1 decision was the result of a lengthy debate over the interpretation of the Constitution’s position towards interstate commerce. The court’s ruling comes after […]

New Orleans musician and celebrity Big Freedia has announced a personal line of cannabis products launching today in Los Angeles. According to AfroTech, Big Freedia’s Royal Bud line is being released at the Los Angeles dispensary Green Qween. As noted on their website, the mission of this BIPOC-owned dispensary is “To reclaim and sustain foundational, […]

The Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board plans to hold a public hearing on September 14th to discuss a new proposal related to cannabis shop licensing. According to The Washington Times, the LCB is contemplating a “social equity license” that would prioritize shop licenses for those who have been negatively impacted by prohibitive drug policies. This […]

As more states move toward increased access to legal cannabis products, the question of THC potency continues to permeate lawmaking discussions and marijuana production alike. MJBiz Daily recently explored this issue in a compelling two-part series. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main addictive psychoactive component in marijuana products. Also referred to as Delta-9, THC is […]

A new reality series and competition hosted by Michael “Big Mike” Straumietis debuted Tuesday on the cannabis lifestyle app, G4+. According to Vancouver Sun, “The Next Marijuana Millionaire” will highlight sixteen cannabis entrepreneurs as they compete in various challenges over the course of nine episodes. The host of the show, Michael “Big Mike” Straumietis, is […]

Last week, in a landmark marijuana industry package, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law an effective reimagining of the state’s approach to commercial marijuana. Of the many aims of the bill, a few of the most notable are its aims to relocate funds from recreational marijuana revenues to historically disenfranchised entrepreneurs, reduce the number […]

As Vermont prepares for the legal sale of recreational cannabis in October, two licensed cultivators invite the public to tour their farms. According to Vermont Business Magazine, Vermontijuana Cannabis Tours are scheduled to begin on August 19th at two outdoor cannabis farms in northern Vermont. Every Friday evening for six weekends, Ben Wilcox of Off […]

A new study suggests that legalized recreational cannabis could be linked to a reduced rate of poisonings from synthetic marijuana. As reported in Discover Magazine, the study was led by researchers at Washington State University and published in the Journal of Clinical Toxicology on August 8th. Synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or Spice, has […]

After spending decades demonizing marijuana and those who use it, many states across America have begun loosening up their drug laws so people can use cannabis products without fear of legal consequences. However, there are still many states where lawmakers are wary of legalizing marijuana, even for medical use only. If you use cannabis products, […]