A prison guard convicted of smuggling tobacco into jail has been sentenced to home detention, with his identity kept confidential to ensure his safety. Today, a...
Author: Maria Garcia
Farmers Grapple with Unyielding Challenges in Jamaica’s Cannabis Sector
Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc across Jamaica’s farming communities. Many sectors received support, but cannabis farmers feel overlooked. The aftermath has been brutal, leaving numerous farmers struggling...
Colorado Springs Residents Narrowly Reject Recreational Marijuana Ban, Uphold Medical Sales
Colorado Springs voters have spoken, narrowly rejecting a ballot measure aimed at permanently banning recreational marijuana sales while endorsing the expansion of medical cannabis operations. According...
Medical Cannabis in Kentucky Faces Launch Delays, Patients to Wait Longer
The much-anticipated rollout of Kentucky’s medical cannabis program is hitting a few speed bumps, leaving many patients waiting longer than expected. Governor Andy Beshear addressed the...
New Jersey Makes History by Introducing Medical Marijuana as an Employee Benefit
New Jersey is breaking new ground as it prepares to offer medical marijuana benefits to government employees in select communities. Starting in 2025, employees in Trenton...
Pakistan Urged to Implement Comprehensive Tobacco Taxation Policy to Combat Health and Economic Strain
Every year, tobacco claims over 160,000 lives in Pakistan. These fatalities stem from various diseases linked to smoking, placing immense strain on the country’s healthcare system....
Parliament Enacts Vape Import Ban Effective November 15
In a decisive move to curb vaping, Parliament has passed a bill banning the import of vapes, set to take effect on November 15. The legislation...
7 Cannabis Myths Debunked By Experts To Empower Users And Growers
In a world where myths and misinformation still surround cannabis, education emerges as the primary tool to empower users and growers. Argentine experts break down seven...
Thailand’s Tobacco Monopoly to Assist Farmers in Transitioning to Cannabis Cultivation
Thailand’s Tobacco Authority (TOA) is stepping up efforts to support the country’s tobacco growers in transitioning to cannabis cultivation, a move that comes in response...
Kandiyohi County Begins Crafting Ordinance to Regulate Cannabis Retailers
In an effort to proactively manage the cannabis industry at the local level, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, has started drafting an ordinance to regulate the retail sale...