Politics

Views: 6 Things are so bad, Weedmaps is looking to go private. Since the beginning of the year, the Pure US Cannabis ETF is down 48%, TerrAscend is down 62%, and Canopy Growth down 45%. Those trading in weed stocks have...

Views: 6 New research that was just published in the Social Science Research Network found a “consistent” correlation with legalization and a reduction of fatal overdoses. The effects were greatest in states that had legalized earliest. “Our findings suggest that...

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...