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National Sloppy Joe Day, celebrated annually on March 18, pays homage to one of America’s most beloved and messy sandwiches—the Sloppy Joe. This culinary creation, characterized by its savory filling of ground meat simmered in a tangy tomato-based sauce and served on a soft bun, has been a staple in American households and diners for nearly a century. As culinary trends evolve, enthusiasts have begun experimenting with traditional recipes, leading to innovative variations such as cannabis-infused Sloppy Joes. Source: https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/26/elevate-your-sloppy-joe-a-cannabis-infused-recipe-for-national-sloppy-joe-day/

On March 13, 2025, CReDO Science presented, “History of Cannabis Prohibition and Scheduling,” an hour-long webinar detailing the history of cannabis policies, from historical texts to modern day prohibitions. Ethan Russo, MD, neurologist and medical researcher, explained significant dates, current cannabis scheduling, and the potential for the future. In his explanation of the history of cannabis prohibition, Dr. Russo noted some important documents that he argues contain references to cannabis policies, namely the Bible, the Talmud, Egyptian laws, and a… Read More »CReDO Science Webinar Discusses the Origins and Effects of Cannabis Laws

Virginians 21 and older who wish to access cannabis will have to continue growing their own or seek untested and unregulated products elsewhere after Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation on March 24. The legislation, passed by Democratic lawmakers who control both chambers of the state’s General Assembly, intended to establish a framework for licensed and regulated adult-use dispensaries to sell lab-tested cannabis in the commonwealth. Under current law signed by former Gov. Ralph Northam, Virginians 21 and older have… Read More »Virginia Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Bill, Again

Federal agencies tasked with border security are contesting a lawsuit from New Mexico marijuana businesses that have had their state-legal products and other assets seized—arguing that, because cannabis is a Schedule I drug under federal law, it can be “summarily” taken. But that might not be the case if marijuana was moved to Schedule III, the the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) suggested in a new federal court filing. As a proposal to… Read More »Feds Say Marijuana Can Be ‘Summarily’ Seized From State-Legal Businesses—But Not If It’s Rescheduled

Just off the highway and down the road from the sheriff’s office, there’s a large warehouse and greenhouse compound locked behind barbed-wire gates. If you’re driving by at certain times, you might catch a whiff of what’s inside: Some call it skunky, some call it gassy. It’s the unmistakable smell of weed. The complex is the grow facility for District Cannabis, which produces 15,000 pounds of cannabis flower each year. “It’s our weed factory — a dream come true,” says… Read More »Lavender, citrus and candy: Weed’s signature aroma changes with the times

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is promoting an “Anti-420 Day” campaign that’s recruiting students to send short videos warning their peers about marijuana use. In a bulletin that was distributed on Tuesday, DEA’s JustThinkTwice.com site shared details about the campaign, which is being run by the anti-cannabis nonprofit organization Johnny’s Ambassadors. “Be an Instagram Influencer for Anti-420 Day,” the message says. “Johnny’s Ambassadors is hiring teens and young adults (high school and college students) to create original videos about the… Read More »DEA Promotes ‘Anti-420 Day’ Contest For Young People To ‘Flood’ Instagram With Marijuana Warnings

Sales of THC-infused products in Arizona anywhere but at licensed marijuana stores is illegal and enforcement will begin next month, the state’s attorney general warned in letters to cannabis retailers. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the directive after her office became aware that some unlicensed businesses – including local shops and national retail chains – are selling hemp-derived, THC-infused beverages and edibles. Mayes directed police agencies to begin enforcement on April 24, according to a Monday news release from… Read More »Arizona crackdown on illegal THC sales to begin April 24, attorney general says

The other day, a friend asked me not to smoke a joint because he was about to go to the airport since he would have to pass through security and “didn’t want to smell like weed”. I agreed, he was nice about it, after all. I said that I understood. Inside, I giggled to myself thinking back on all the weird experiences on the road as a young traveling surfer… My first solo surf trip happened when I was in… Read More »When The Edibles Hit Too Hard, The Mishaps of A Young Traveling Surfer

A newly released economic report, Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in the Lone Star State: A Revisit of the Economic Impact Analysis of Cannabinoid Retail in Texas, reveals that the hemp industry is a major contributor to the Texas economy, generating $5.5 billion in annual sales with an estimated tax revenue of $268 million. Developed by Whitney Economics, this latest report builds upon its 2023 analysis of the legal Texas hemp industry, examining revenues, employment, wages and the market’s economic potential. The 2025… Read More »New Report Reveals Texas Hemp Market Contributes $10 Billion to State Economy

At Vibe Cultivators, an indoor cannabis farm in Sacramento, the first thing to hit you is the smell. Earthy, skunky, whatever you want to call it, that is some pungent weed. There are aisles of plants, growing on two levels under artificial lights. They have names like Gelato 33 and Alien Runtz. “As you can see, all our plants are tagged,” says Brian Prichard, Vibe’s entrepreneur in residence. Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/03/24/nx-s1-5239985/marijuana-recreational-weed-safe-contaminants-california