Can Hemp and THC Finally Coexist? This Coalition Says Yes
Something unusual happened this week. Instead of another fight between hemp, licensed cannabis, and the legacy world, a group of long-time organizers stepped forward with a call for unity. They call it the One Plant Alliance. The idea is simple: one plant, one policy, one science-based standard that everyone can live with. The coalition is […]
Rhode Island’s US Senators Defend Vote To Ban Hemp Despite Concerns It Will Kill A Growing State Industry
“At the urging of the vast majority of the state attorneys general, they voted to table an amendment to strip this provision.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Mike Simpson is one of Rhode Island’s biggest cheerleaders for hemp cultivation and the plant’s derivative products—remedies, he believes, that may help where pharmaceutical medicines cannot. It’s […]
Georgia Medical Marijuana Regulators Approve New Dispensary License As More Patients Register For Program
“We will likely be opening an application opportunity for our production licensees, and that means more access for patients.” By Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission approved a new dispensing license Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 19, following a major patient enrollment threshold that triggered expansion under state law. […]
Texas GOP Lawmakers Are Divided On Federal Move To Recriminalize Hemp THC Products
“I believe this ban will save a generation from getting hooked on dangerous drugs.” By Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune As part of the spending deal to end the government shutdown, federal lawmakers approved a provision cracking down on hemp products containing THC, restoring a ban Texas Republicans sought to impose earlier this year. The […]
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[Watch] How Shantibaba Became The Godfather of Modern Cannabis Genetics
Scott Blakey never set out to be a legend — but after our recent talk, it’s clear the breeder known as Shantibaba helped shape how modern cannabis is grown, tested, and understood. Indoor Growing Changed Everything Scott described his early cultivation days in Melbourne, Australia, in the 80s, studying sciences at the university. He would […]
The Nectarball Collection: A Time Capsule of Cannabis Culture
The photo was unforgettable: Mark Schulze seated cross-legged on our living room floor, surrounded by hundreds of “classic” cannabis buds mostly from the 1970s and 80s, sealed in plastic baggies. When San Diego Magazine devoted the final page of its April 2024 issue to the image for its Sacred Spaces feature, it offered readers a […]
US Attorney Will Begin ‘Rigorously’ Prosecuting People For Marijuana On Federal Land After Trump DOJ Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance
A U.S. attorney’s office says it will now begin “rigorously” prosecuting people over simple possession or use of marijuana on federal lands after the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance that advised against taking such legal actions. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming said in a press release on Thursday that the Justice […]
Michigan Officials Defend New Marijuana Tax From Industry Lawsuit
“When the Legislature exercised its constitutional authority to impose a tax on the wholesale sale of marijuana, it did not place an ‘undue burden’ on the voters’ exercise of direct-democracy rights.” By Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from […]
Congress Passes Bill To Recriminalize Hemp THC Products, Sending It To Trump’s Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a Senate-passed spending bill that includes provisions to ban most consumable hemp products, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk. Following a historic, weeks-long government shutdown, the Senate approved the appropriations legislation on Monday to fund critical agencies. Tucked inside the measure is a controversial section to re-criminalize […]
In Praise of Gas and Earth: Afghani, Terpenes, and the Science of Quieting the Noise
There’s a certain hush that lives between the click of the lighter and the first pull. Afghani burns slow—heavy smoke, thick as a sermon—and the room tilts just enough to let gravity sigh. The scent hits first: gas and dirt, diesel wrapped in loam. It smells like the memory of something that used to grow […]