Red Lake Nation Opens Minnesota’s First Adult-Use Dispensary
The first regulated sales of adult-use cannabis in Minnesota began at the Red Lake Nation reservation on Tuesday.
August 3, 2023
Columbia Care And Cresco Labs Call Off $2 Billion Merger Deal
A proposed $2 billion merger between Columbia Care and Cresco Labs that would have created the nation’s largest cannabis firm has been called off, the companies announced on Monday.
August 2, 2023
U.S. Lawmakers File Bill To Ease Federal Employment Restrictions On Cannabis Use
A new bill would prevent past and current cannabis use from being the sole grounds for denial of federal employment or a security clearance.
August 1, 2023
House Panel Calls On FDA To Regulate CBD For Foods, Beverages
Lawmakers and witnesses called on the FDA to regulate CBD for use in foods, beverages and dietary supplements at a House subcommittee hearing last week.
July 31, 2023
Mastercard Announces Ban On Debit Card Transactions For Weed Purchases
Payment processor Mastercard has directed financial institutions to stop allowing debit card transactions for weed purchases.
July 28, 2023
Ohio Pot Legalization Initiative Fails To Collect Enough Signatures
An effort to legalize recreational weed in Ohio fell short of the number of signatures required to add the proposal to the ballot, but the campaign has been given 10 more days to make up the shortfall.
July 27, 2023
Small Study Shows Psilocybin Could Be Effective Treatment for Anorexia
Psilocybin was an effective treatment for patients with anorexia nervosa, according to the results of a small study.
July 26, 2023
Study Finds 14% Use Cannabis For Work-Related Injuries
One in seven employees who received workers’ compensation for a work-related injury used medical cannabis during their recovery, according to the results of a recent Canadian study.
July 25, 2023
Minnesota Cities Temporarily Banning Cannabis Retailers Ahead Of Legalization
Minnesota cities are passing temporary bans on cannabis sales until state regulations are approved.
July 25, 2023
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan CBD Regulation Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would allow the FDA to regulate hemp-derived CBD as an ingredient for foods, drinks and dietary supplements.
July 24, 2023