The San Diego City Council has approved a tax hike on licensed cannabis businesses, increasing the rate from 8% to 10%. Officials anticipate the move will...
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Michael Brown is a seasoned journalist with a knack for uncovering compelling stories within the realm of cannabis. Through his investigative reporting and in-depth analysis, he sheds light on the regulatory challenges, market trends, and societal impacts of the burgeoning cannabis industry. Michael's commitment to objective journalism and ethical reporting makes him a trusted voice in providing readers with balanced and informative articles about this rapidly evolving landscape.
60% of Cannabis in California Still Comes From Unregulated Market Despite Legal Growth
California’s cannabis industry is expanding, but the unlicensed market continues to dominate. A state-commissioned report from the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) highlights both progress and...
Georgia Lawmakers Push to Expand State’s Medical Cannabis Program
Georgia’s medical cannabis program could see significant changes as lawmakers push forward with new legislation. If passed, the proposed bills would expand access, update terminology, and...
New Jersey Inventor Develops Hands-Free Bong Cleaning Device
Cleaning a bong has long been a messy, time-consuming chore. But one New Jersey inventor thinks he has the perfect solution. Nicholas Rajoppe, an innovator from...
Texas Senator Pushes Bill to Ban THC and Intoxicating Hemp Products
Texas could see a seismic shift in its hemp industry as Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, moves forward with legislation that would effectively ban all consumable hemp...
Doctors Urge U.S. Court to Reconsider DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Selection
A group of doctors is pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arguing that the agency’s selection process for a crucial cannabis rescheduling hearing was...
Texas Poll Shows 62% Support for Cannabis Legalization, Stronger Backing for Medical Use and Decriminalization
More than six out of ten Texans favor legalizing adult-use cannabis, according to a new poll. The survey also found even higher support for medical marijuana...
Prairie Cannabis Opens New Naperville/Warrenville Dispensary With Grand Celebration
Prairie Cannabis is making its mark in the Illinois cannabis scene with the grand opening of its first dispensary in Naperville/Warrenville. Set to open on Thursday,...
Indiana House Republicans Block Amendment to Remove Cannabis From Schedule I
Indiana lawmakers have once again shut the door on cannabis reform, rejecting a Democratic-led attempt to remove the plant from the state’s Schedule I controlled substances...
David Paul Watson, Pioneer of Modern Cannabis Cultivation, Dies at 75
David Paul Watson, better known as “Sam the Skunkman,” has passed away at the age of 75. A visionary in cannabis cultivation and research, Watson’s influence...