Sha’Carri Richardson Qualifies for Paris Olympics
Sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson has qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, three years after she was denied a chance to compete at the Tokyo Games following a positive drug test for weed.
Justice Advocates Call For More Relief After Maryland Governor Pardons Thousands
Criminal justice reform supporters in Maryland are calling for further action from Gov. Wes Moore, who this week signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 marijuana-related convictions.
California State Fair To Feature Weed Sales, Consumption Lounge
For the first time, this year’s California State Fair will feature weed sales and an onsite cannabis consumption area.
Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes
An investigation has revealed the presence of potentially dangerous pesticides in licensed cannabis products in California.
House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
Legislation to ban federal interference with banks serving the cannabis industry was pulled from a federal funding bill after objections from Republican lawmakers.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Intoxicating Hemp Regs to 2025
Massachusetts lawmakers say legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products will not be ready before the end of the legislative session next month.
Florida Governor Launches PAC To Fund Campaign Against Legalizing Weed
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has formed a political committee to help defeat a constitutional amendment initiative to legalize weed in the state.
Cannabis MSO Green Thumb Seeks Merger with Sam Adams Brewer
The CEO of cannabis multistate operator Green Thumb Industries has proposed a merger between his company and Boston Beer Co. the brewer of Samuel Adams brand beers.
Survey Finds 1 Out of 6 Americans Use Weed, Many for Medical Reasons
New research from UCLA shows that one out of six adult primary care patients use cannabis, with most, even recreational users, citing medical uses of the drug.
California Health Officials Issue Safety Warning About Mary Jones Weed Sodas
California’s health department is warning consumers not to drink Mary Jones hemp-infused sodas, saying the beverages contain an ingredient prohibited by state law.