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Exhale, a leading name in the hemp-based wellness and supplements industry, recently earned standout recognition for its THC carts from NerdBot, a reputable digital publication known for its deep dives into pop culture, tech, and emerging trends in the cannabis space. The recognition came as part of the publication’s highly regarded review series on THC products delivering natural day-to-day mental balance and an overall positive health impact to users. Other products evaluated in the series included THC edibles, gummies, flowers,… Read More »Exhale Earns Praise from NerdBot as the Top Brand for THC Carts

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has become aware that businesses, from small local shops to large companies, are selling drinks and food made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, some of these businesses are not licensed “marijuana establishments” under the Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Proposition 207). Many of these businesses have argued that the sale of THC-infused products is permissible under the Federal Farm Bill of 2018 and AGO Opinion No. 124-005. This has raised a lot of questions. In… Read More »Arizona Attorney General Issues Deadline for Illegal THC-Infused Product Sales

President Donald Trump’s White House says the move to decriminalize marijuana in Washington, D.C. is an example of a “failed” policy that “opened the door to disorder.” In a fact sheet about an executive order that Trump signed on Friday—which is broadly aimed at beautifying the District and making it more safe—the White House listed several local policies in the nation’s capital that it takes issue with, including cannabis reform. That’s despite the president’s previously stated support for a states’… Read More »Trump White House Says Marijuana Decriminalization ‘Opened The Door To Disorder’ In Washington, D.C.

One of California’s leading legal cannabis companies announced Thursday that it is seeking receivership, looking to sell off all of its assets as it faces mounting financial losses and eventually to shut down the sprawling business. Gold Flora CEO Laurie Holcomb said in a Thursday news release that it was “a difficult but correct decision” to sell off the company’s 16 dispensaries and 100,000-square-foot cultivation campus through a voluntary receivership in Los Angeles. Holcomb said the company has over $100… Read More »California cannabis company with 16 dispensaries, $100M in revenue collapses

A series of Spotlight PA investigations has led state lawmakers to intensify their scrutiny of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program. A bill that includes doctor oversight measures prompted by Spotlight PA’s reporting passed out of the state House with large bipartisan support in March. Meanwhile, a Republican state senator used the newsroom’s findings as she questioned top officials in the Shapiro administration. Source: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/03/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program-doctor-oversight/

More than 70 percent of public testimony, including members of the cannabis community, was in opposition to unionization of cannabis farmworkers. Yet, it moved out of the House with a 55-40 vote and is scheduled for an executive hearing in the Senate Monday, March 31. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1141 has changed from its first iteration but still poses some significant challenges for both cannabis workers and growers and the agricultural community at large. Many members of the cannabis community… Read More »Cannabis union bill moves forward despite opposition

Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products something that could potentially put them out of business. Fourteen people submitted opponent testimony and four people submitted supporter testimony for Ohio Senate Bill 86 during Tuesday’s Senate General Government Committee meeting. No supporters showed up at the meeting to testify in person. Source: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/ohio-cbd-retailers-push-back-against-effort-to-limit-hemp-products-to-marijuana-dispensaries/

Earth Buddy Pet, a trusted name in pet care, conducted a noteworthy and game-changing study in 2022 on the effects of CBDa (cannabidiolic acid) with CBD (cannabidiol) to improve joint health in dogs. With guidance from the Veterinary Cannabis Society and in partnership with MoreBetter, LTD, Earth Buddy Pet’s goal was to help pet owners make better decisions with data and facts, not just reviews, when using CBDa products for dogs. Using two different products (including their Balance Hemp Extract… Read More »Study Shows that CBDa and CBD Significantly Improve Mobility in Dogs with Joint Discomfort

THC is the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, responsible for the “high” associated with marijuana use. It binds to CB1 receptors in the brain, leading to effects such as euphoria, altered sensory perception, and relaxation. However, THC can also cause side effects like anxiety, increased heart rate, and short-term memory impairment. For older adults, these side effects may be more pronounced, and there’s a concern about THC’s potential to contribute to cognitive decline. CBD, on the other hand, is non-psychoactive,… Read More »CBD vs. THC: Which Cannabis Compound is Right for You?

‘We’ve got big players, we’ve got the pharma factor, we’ve got the tobacco industry, and we’ve got the alcohol industry, and I think they are influencing our government,’ says Vanessa Jarvis-Findlay, founder of NEKED Cannabis Café. Source: https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-podcasts/moneyweb-midday/cannabis-crackdown-u-turn-industry-leader-calls-for-regulation-over-repression/