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Minnesota is the 23rd state to legalize weed – and it’s going great

On August 1st, Minnesota made us two states shy of having half of the country able to recreationally buy marijuana. You have to be 21 or older, and you can possess up to 2 pounds of flower at home,...

NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed from the Controlled Substances Act to Resolve State/Federal Conflicts

Since California legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 1996, there has existed a growing chasm between state-level marijuana policies and federal law. Today, the majority of states and the District of Columbia authorize the state-licensed production and...

Just smelling like marijuana is enough to warrant a search in Wisconsin

Weed is pungent. That’s the first thing everyone learns about the plant. This pugency has been used countless times for police action and in Wisconsin, where weed is illegal, it has now been sanctioned by the state supreme court. In...

New UK Research Study Tests If Hemp Can Help Countries Reach Carbon Neutrality

A new groundbreaking research product in the United Kingdom is looking to significantly reduce the country’s carbon footprint while increasing crop resistance. This project is called the UK Carbon Capture Project and has many moving parts. The £5.9 million...

Twitter Loosens Regulations On Cannabis Advertising

Now that we are a few months into Twitter allowing cannabis advertisements on their site, we have a better grasp at what is and isn’t allowed for the popular social media website. Just a few months ago it was...

National Mall’s Housing Showcase Will Include Hemp Building Material

The new building showcase in the National Mall has included a new product that is slowly gaining popularity, hemp. Hemp building materials such as hempcrete, hemp blocks, and hemp-based insulation are being showcased at the National Mall in Washington...

State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023

Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Florida, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington.  LEGALIZATION New Hampshire  UPDATE: HB 639 and HB 360 were both previously passed members...

12 Story Hemp Hotel Getting Finishing Touches In Cape Town

The world’s tallest hemp hotel has been completed in South Africa. In Cape Town, South Africa, the 12-story hotel made completely out of hemp-Crete has been getting finishing touches. This building boasts an extremely small ecological footprint and is...

Secret Service Changes Rules Of Cannabis Consumption For Applicants

The United States Secret Service has always been a tough job to get. The duty of protecting the United State’s legislators is one of utmost importance. One thing that has always been a qualification for the position is one’s...

Texas House Decriminalizes Possession of Small Amounts Of Marijuana

On Wednesday, Texas House of Representative members gave preliminary approval to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. The legislation, House Bill 218 was approved on the second reading by members. There was a voice vote on Wednesday afternoon which was...
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U.S. Navy Changes Their Approach To Marijuana Testing

In response to the ongoing challenges facing U.S. military recruitment, the Navy has announced a significant shift in its...
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