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A new bill introduced today in the Minnesota Senate would allow licensed marijuana retailers to provide free samples at cannabis-related events. Under the proposed legislation, authorized cannabis retailers participating in cannabis events—such as microbusinesses, mezzobusinesses, and lower-potency hemp edible retailers—would be allowed to give away samples of marijuana and marijuana-derived products, a move currently prohibited under state law. According to the bill, only one sample of each product may be displayed or offered, and samples must be clearly labeled and… Read More »Bipartisan Minnesota Bill Would Allow Free Cannabis Samples at Events

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) said Thursday that he is done negotiating with smoke and vape shop retailers he says are breaking state law by selling candy and other products with delta-8 THC, a synthetic version of THC. Hilgers has spent the past year and a half trying to persuade and sue retailers into pulling off the shelves what he calls a dangerous, unregulated drug before more people than the half-dozen or so complaints his office has received get… Read More »Nebraska AG Warns Of Coming Crackdown On Hemp-Derived Products, Including Delta-8 THC

A nearly two-year-old legal battle is over—for now—after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over the legality of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, in goods and other low-THC hemp products. Judge James R. Sweeney II, of the U.S. District Court for Indiana’s Southern District, wrote the suit is “fundamentally” a “question for consideration by Indiana’s courts.” Source: https://www.therepublic.com/2025/03/23/federal-judge-dismisses-indiana-delta-8-legality-lawsuit/

Cannabidiol (CBD) is popularly used for its painkilling, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. It has been used to treat illnesses like epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. But there has been one key limitation preventing it from being used to its full potential – CBD does not dissolve easily in water, so the body has trouble absorbing it efficiently. Researchers at the University of South Australia have created a new method to address this issue. Source: https://www.earth.com/news/revolutionizing-cbd-treatment-for-epilepsy-and-multiple-sclerosis/#google_vignette

MISSOULA, MT — Gaize, the leader in cutting-edge impairment detection technology, is proud to announce its collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan (USask) on a pioneering research initiative. This innovative study, led by Associate Professor Dr. Alexander Crizzle, aims to evaluate the effects of cannabis edibles on driving skills, utilizing a driving simulator, the Gaize impairment detection system and other advanced tools to gain deeper insights into impairment. Beginning in March 2025, this landmark study will focus on how cannabis edibles affect drivers’… Read More »Gaize Partners with University of Saskatchewan for a Groundbreaking Study on Cannabis Edibles and Driving Impairment

It sounds like an early April Fools’ Day joke, but Edible Arrangements parent company Edible Brands has just launched a cannabis-products marketplace called Edibles.com. The online storefront offers drinks and gummies from buzzy—so to speak—brands in the cannabis space such as Cann and Ayrloom.   These products began making their way into the market after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized cannabis products derived from hemp that contain less than .3 percent of tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC, by dry weight. But companies still have to… Read More »No Joke! Edible Arrangements Just Launched Edibles.com

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Marijuana enthusiasts brought their own weed to the Ohio Statehouse for a rally to prevent Republican lawmakers from passing proposed restrictions on recreational policy. On a stressful day, Ashton Price knows she can have some relief. “I realized that I no longer wanted to be on medication for my mental health, so I started looking into alternative resources,” Price said. Full article: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics/marijuana-supporters-bring-weed-to-ohio-statehouse-to-protest-against-gop-restrictions

Power Knot LLC, the market leader in on-site organic waste management solutions, has introduced the LCD biodigester—a groundbreaking solution for the disposal of cannabis waste. The LCD biodigester is a fully enclosed, automated system that efficiently processes cannabis waste within 24 hours, converting it into water that can be safely discharged into sewage systems or reused for irrigation. Available in nine sizes, it can handle waste volumes ranging from 3 kg (7 lb) to 2700 kg (6000 lb) per day.… Read More »Power Knot Launches LCD Biodigester for Cannabis Waste Management

Marijuana is not legal in Georgia. But, the 2018 Farm Bill opened the door for businesses in the state to start selling hemp-derived products like gummies and THC-infused beverages. With no federal regulations on how these products are made or marketed, state lawmakers have since introduced legislation restricting what hemp products can be sold. AJC’s Fraser Jones breaks down these recent regulations and speaks with local business owners about how they’ve been impacted.  Full article: https://www.ajc.com/news/hemp-laws-in-georgia-are-confusing-heres-what-you-can-buy-right-now/fc51699b-8b61-4369-98b9-0a2968ddefb6/

ABERDEEN, Md. — Budtenders and shift leaders at Ascend in Aberdeen, Maryland, have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, making them the first cannabis workers in the state to be covered by a Teamsters contract. “These workers stuck together and were fearless in advocating for themselves during this process,” said Sean Cedenio, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 570. “Their dedication is inspiring, and what we’ve accomplished here can serve as a model for other dispensaries throughout the state.” Full article: https://mgmagazine.com/press-releases/teamsters-ratify-first-cannabis-contract-in-maryland/