Missouri Moves Forward with Plans for Licensed Cannabis Research Initiative
Missouri is set to expand opportunities for marijuana research by allowing an unlimited number of licenses for this purpose. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has submitted proposed rules to the Secretary of State detailing the scope of activities permitted under a research license and outlining the application requirements and process. “Ultimately, it’s just exciting […]
Cannabis Use Alters Steroid Metabolism in Young Men, New Study Finds
The concentration of bioactive androgens is significantly higher in cannabis users, a finding that has been substantiated through a detailed study applying a one-point internal calibration approach to quantify seven major steroid compounds in human serum. The analyzed steroids include androstenedione (A4), testosterone (T), 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17α-OHP4), progesterone (P4), 11-deoxycortisol (S), cortisol (F), and cortisone (E). […]
IRS addresses cannabis industry worker tips (Newsletter: April 16, 2026)
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After panel report, Stein calls for legalizing recreational marijuana
An interim report released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Advisory Council on Cannabis, a bipartisan panel created by Gov. Josh Stein, warns that the current “hybrid market,” where both illegal marijuana and legal hemp-derived intoxicants are sold side by side, presents multiple risks. The risks include a lack of consistent product […]
Bipartisan Bill To Save Hemp Industry From Renewed Federal Criminalization Could Be Filed This Week, Rand Paul Says
A Republican senator said he expects bipartisan legislation to be introduced in Congress this week to avert what he called the “disaster” of the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is set to be enacted later this year. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said in an online town hall meeting he hosted on Tuesday that […]
Pennsylvania’s Stalled Progress on Marijuana Legalization: A Decade After Medical Cannabis Approval
Pennsylvania’s attempts to legalize recreational marijuana have stalled, even as a decade has passed since medical use was approved. A bipartisan bill spearheaded by Senators Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street has not progressed due to insufficient support in the Republican-controlled Senate. The proposed strategy for legalization requires the Democrat-led House to pass a companion bill […]
As Virginia moves toward full legalization of adult-use marijuana, we take a look at everything green
It’s official: Virginia’s (finally) opening its adult-use retail cannabis market in 2027, though the exact start date is still being hashed out. The Commonwealth may be late to the legalization party, but the state is the site of the earliest-known cannabis legislation in North America. In 1619, the first Virginia General Assembly not only encouraged, […]
Why Is Marijuana Illegal in the U.S.?
Since the late 20th century, there has been a growing movement in the United States to legalize marijuana. In 1996 California made news as the first U.S. state to approve the decriminalization of pot for medical use, and medical marijuana was later allowed in other states. Then in 2012 Washington and Colorado passed ballot initiatives […]
Pennsylvania House Passes Governor’s Budget Plan With Expected Revenue From Marijuana, Which Hasn’t Yet Been Legalized
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives has passed budget legislation proposed by the governor that relies on revenue that would be generated from recreational marijuana sales, which have not yet been legalized in the state. The Democratic-controlled House voted 107-94 on Tuesday to approve the spending plan from Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) who earlier this year included […]
Hemp industry fights for survival as Missouri ban awaits governor’s signature • Missouri Independent
Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office received 10,000 handwritten letters Tuesday asking him to veto a Missouri bill that would impose a statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products. The letters, gathered in just 10 days, came from small-business owners, farmers and customers across Missouri who say the legislation could wipe out the state’s hemp industry — even […]
Exploring Cannabinoids: Chemical Properties, Health Effects, and Key Cannabis Examples
Cannabinoids are a group of over 80 chemical compounds found throughout the cannabis plant, with a concentration primarily in the female flower heads. These compounds are primarily responsible for the physical and psychological effects experienced when consuming marijuana, the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, and its derivatives. Among the most notable cannabinoids […]
Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Halts License Rollout After Private Meeting Ruling
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission and its staff convened behind closed doors for about an hour on Tuesday morning to discuss a recent federal court order that halted the process of awarding 20 new retail licenses, which was anticipated to begin as soon as May. Three and a half hours later, the commission filed […]