Politics

Views: 6 This new generation is…healthier? Perhaps what can be summed up by better education and awareness, teen use of marijuana is down about 3 percentage points from last year for 12th graders (25.8% this year from 29% in 2023). There...

Views: 7 Elton John, recently named Time’s Icon of the Year, has publicly denounced the legalization of marijuana, calling it a misguided decision with far-reaching consequences. In an interview published Wednesday, the legendary musician spoke candidly about his views,...

Views: 6 It’s pretty common to use cannabis for the loosening of neural pathways we’re stuck within. But how exactly does it work? Senior Savvy Cannabis dives into the science behind it, and it’s pretty fascinating. Basically, cannabis does three...

Views: 8 The NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to significant changes to the league’s substance abuse policy, particularly regarding marijuana use. The updated policy, which goes into effect immediately, raises the threshold for a positive THC...

Views: 7 Republican House and Senate leadership have reportedly blocked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) attempt to include bipartisan marijuana banking legislation in a government funding bill, according to a Senate source familiar with the negotiations. As lawmakers worked...

Views: 6 Thought it’d be a good day to send out a reminder that legal marijuana is very good business for states. The latest example comes from Missouri. Last year, when Missouri legalized marijuana, they had projected $40 million annually...

Views: 7 The cannabis industry’s largest B2B event, MJBizCon 2024, wrapped up another dynamic week in Las Vegas, cementing its role as a pivotal gathering for professionals seeking to shape the future of cannabis. From insightful panels to vibrant...

Views: 6 Texas is a huge state, and within it lie multitudes. This is why there are a handful of cities decriminalizing marijuana while the larger whole is adamantly against the idea. Naturally, this has caused some friction, and...

Views: 4 It’s been a bit of a long, bureaucracy-filled road towards rescheduling marijuana. Once the decision moved to the DEA, they opened up a period for public comment over the summer, and after that things seemed ready for a...

Views: 3 A group of 66 members of Congress is calling on President Joe Biden to take decisive action against mass incarceration, urging him to use his clemency authority to address longstanding inequities in the U.S. legal system. In...