NV gov pushes mass marijuana pardons; Fed Reserve analyzes legalization; CO gov declares Hemp Week; Study: Concentrates don’t get people higher Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your... Read more
Three U.S. Pot Stocks with Excellent Momentum The U.S. cannabis sector experienced a lot of growing pains in 2019, but investors entered 2020 with a sense of optimism. Unfortunately, that rosy outlook was cobbled by the coronavirus (COVID-19). But, just like the broader market, the cannabis sector has been... Read more
A review of research published this month shows that more data is needed to see exactly how cannabis use ties in with public health. The survey was conducted by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers Kimberley Geissler and Jennifer Whitehill, assistant professors of health policy and management. It looked at... Read more
In this day and time, it is almost impossible to turn on the TV and not find a show or news conference or even live footage of an ongoing protest over “Black Lives Matter” or “Economic Equality”. The same situation exists with social media platforms, radio broadcast, etc., all... Read more
Colorado lawmakers passed a bill on Monday that would allow the governor to issue pardons for low-level marijuana convictions without input from the judges and prosecutors involved in the original court cases. The measure, House Bill 1424, now heads to the office of Democratic Gov. Jared Polis for his... Read more
Medical cannabis is currently legal in Louisiana, but the program is limited to only serve those with extreme medical conditions. Advocates and patients wanted to see it expanded, and now, thanks to a bill just signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards, this expansion is a reality for... Read more
While cannabis businesses celebrated a major victory after being deemed essential as states responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, many cultivators and dispensaries still faced challenges and shutdowns as they pivoted their operations to comply with emergency regulations and adjust to the “new normal.” “No one saw this pandemic coming,”... Read more
While cannabis businesses celebrated a major victory after being deemed essential as states responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, many cultivators and dispensaries still faced challenges and shutdowns as they pivoted their operations to comply with emergency regulations and adjust to the “new normal.” “No one saw this pandemic coming,”... Read more
While cannabis businesses celebrated a major victory after being deemed essential as states responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, many cultivators and dispensaries still faced challenges and shutdowns as they pivoted their operations to comply with emergency regulations and adjust to the “new normal.” “No one saw this pandemic coming,”... Read more
As prices for cannabidiol (CBD) continue sinking from 2019, industry participants are pointing to a lack of regulations, both locally and federally, as a major hindrance to the industry’s advancement. In New York, the New York Cannabis Growers & Processors Association (NYCGPA) is pushing for the state department of... Read more