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 […]
Fullerton Launches Stringent Cannabis Enforcement to Combat Illegal Activities
Fullerton city officials are scrutinizing unregulated and illegal cannabis shops as the city confronts challenging budget forecasts. Last week, the city council unanimously approved revisions to existing cannabis regulations and increased fines. Increased Penalties for Violations Under the new framework, violations will be classified as misdemeanors, allowing fines of up to $1,000 per instance, with […]
Virginia Governor Proposes Amendments to Delay Marijuana Sales Legalization Launch
Virginia’s governor is urging legislators to amend a bill aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana sales, which was recently sent to her desk. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) returned the measure on Monday with proposed changes, including postponing the sales start date by six months, raising taxes, and introducing new criminal penalties for cannabis consumers. Proposed Changes […]
Idaho Medical Cannabis Advocates Reach Milestone with 100,000 Signature Collection
Supporters of a proposed medical cannabis ballot initiative in Idaho report they have collected over 100,000 signatures and are making a last push to qualify the proposal for the November general election by the April 30 deadline. Details of the Initiative The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho aims to legalize medical cannabis as a treatment […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Vote To Block Potential State Medical Marijuana Legalization After Federal Rescheduling
Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill to block an automatic review that could potentially legalize medical marijuana under state law following the federal rescheduling of the drug. Under current Tennessee law, federal reclassification of a substance triggers an automatic review by the state’s commissioner of health and commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services. […]
What updating North Carolina’s state cannabis laws could mean for WNC
April 14, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET Marijuana. Cannabis. CBD. THC. Delta-9. Hemp. Understanding the laws around cannabis in North Carolina can be confusing. And those laws could be changing. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein started The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis last summer to better understand how to create a regulated cannabis market in the state. The […]
Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Has More Than 100,000 Signatures For Legalization Ballot Measure As Deadline Nears
Supporters of a proposed medical cannabis ballot initiative in Idaho said they have gathered more than 100,000 signatures and are making a final push in hopes of qualifying the proposal for November’s general election ballot by the April 30 deadline. A group called the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho is hoping to legalize medical cannabis […]
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Approve Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals For Terminally Ill Patients
As Pennsylvania lawmakers consider the governor’s proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, separate legislation to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is advancing. The House Health Committee approved the bill from Rep. Dan Frankel (D), who chairs the panel, in a 23-3 vote on Tuesday. If enacted into […]
Oxford Residents Share Mixed Reactions to New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opening
Rootdown, a medical cannabis dispensary based in Mississippi, opened a new location in Oxford on April 9, contributing to the city’s expanding lineup of marijuana retailers. The company already operates in several other Mississippi cities, including Corinth, Grenada, Olive Branch, Senatobia, Starkville, and Tupelo. Medical marijuana was legalized in Mississippi in 2022, enabling patients with […]
Virginia Governor Enhances Parental Rights for Marijuana Users and Expands Medical Use in Hospitals
Virginia’s governor has enacted legislation permitting patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals and safeguarding the parental rights of cannabis consumers. Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) also recommended that lawmakers consider amendments aimed at providing resentencing relief for individuals with prior marijuana convictions. Protection of Parental Rights for Marijuana Consumers The governor signed a bill that […]
Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Regulations Await Approval from Attorney General and Governor
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has unanimously approved formal regulations for the emerging medical cannabis supply chain, nearly a year after the initial regulations were issued. These guidelines, which have evolved through temporary 90-day periods since just before July 1, detail restrictions for medical cannabis establishments, including licensing, security requirements, and the types […]