Florida

Veterans First: Florida House Approves Medical Marijuana Fee Waiver and Access Expansion

Florida lawmakers came together across party lines to unanimously approve HB 555, a landmark bill eliminating cannabis card fees for veterans and extending renewal terms for everyone. This legislation, which aims to break down financial and administrative barriers to medical cannabis access, stands to significantly benefit Florida’s large veteran community and streamline the process for…

Inside the 2025 Landscape: The Rise, Risks, and Rewards of Cannabis Consumption Lounges

As cannabis consumption lounges expand across the United States, operators are discovering that turning these venues into profitable, sustainable businesses is far more complex than it first appeared. While lounges…

New York’s Legal Cannabis Market Approaches $1.5 Billion: Growth, Equity, and the Road Ahead

Introduction: A Rapidly Evolving Industry New York’s journey into the legalized adult-use cannabis market has seen remarkable transformation in just a few years. After a cautious and somewhat sluggish start,…

University of Mississippi Opens Ground-breaking Federally Backed Centre for Cannabis Research

U.S. Cannabis Research Takes a Major Leap into the FutureThe University of Mississippi has become the epicenter of a nationwide shift in cannabis research, following the launch of a federally…

Booze vs. Bud: Alcohol Industry Pressures Lawmakers on Hemp THC Controls

Alcohol Lobby Intensifies Efforts to Shape Federal Rules for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids In a striking display of political engagement, leading figures from the U.S. alcohol industry recently converged on Capitol Hill,…

Fighting for Survival: California Lawmakers Oppose Cannabis Excise Tax Increase

California’s legal cannabis industry stands at a crossroads as lawmakers unanimously advance Assembly Bill 564, a measure to halt a scheduled 27% excise tax increase. This in-depth analysis explores the…

Governor Signs Vital FBI Background Check Fix, Reinvigorating Delaware’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Delaware’s long-awaited adult-use cannabis market is set to move forward after Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 110, a pivotal measure aligning state law with FBI requirements for fingerprint-based background…

Unlocking the Next Era in Skin Health: CBD and CBG Ointments for Eczema and Beyond

Rethinking Eczema Care: A Global Perspective Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a persistent skin disorder that plagues millions across the globe—impacting roughly one in five children and one in ten…

Growing Trends and Legislative Updates in Cannabis: A Comprehensive Overview for 2025

As cannabis continues its rapid evolution across the United States, recent federal data and state-level developments reveal shifting consumption habits, emerging regulatory frameworks, and ongoing debates about legalization and public…

Compelling Evidence Emerges: Medical Cannabis as a Promising Ally in Cancer Treatment, Landmark Study Reveals

Largest Analysis to Date Confirms Overwhelming Scientific Support for Medical Cannabis in Cancer Care A transformative study, hailed as the “largest meta-analysis ever conducted on medical cannabis and its effects…

Championing Small Growers: Pennsylvania’s Innovative Approach to Fair Cannabis Reform

Redefining Cannabis Legalization: Prioritizing Local Agriculture and Community Equity As Pennsylvania edges closer to joining the ranks of states with legal adult-use cannabis, a new legislative proposal is setting a…