A new national workforce survey has revealed that employees in the cannabis industry report the highest levels of job satisfaction of any sector in the U.S. The report, covering over 1.5 million shift workers, showed nearly 92% of cannabis retail staff described feeling “good” or “amazing” at the end of their shifts—significantly outpacing other industries. …
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A growing number of American sports fans are expressing strong support for cannabis brands sponsoring their favorite teams. A recent national poll has found that the majority of adult fans would welcome both CBD and THC product sponsorships across top-tier professional sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, and more. In states where …
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Hip-hop icon and cannabis entrepreneur Snoop Dogg has expanded his brand footprint once again—this time with the launch of a new online hemp store, TryDeathRow.com. The platform offers a curated selection of THCA flower and pre-rolls that are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, positioning itself as a premium, federally compliant cannabis experience available nationwide. The …
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A Michigan marijuana dispensary has drawn criticism after installing a large Bigfoot statue outside its entrance, reigniting discussions about whether cannabis retailers target children with whimsical marketing. The 10-foot statue, unveiled this summer at a Lansing-area dispensary, features Bigfoot holding a cannabis leaf and wearing a friendly expression. Supporters argue it’s a fun and unique …
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Researchers have identified 33 genetic markers in marijuana that can be manipulated to create custom cannabis strains tailored for specific medical or recreational purposes. The findings come from a study that analyzed the complex DNA of multiple cannabis plants, isolating genes responsible for key traits like cannabinoid levels, terpene production, flowering patterns, and disease resistance. …
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A recent study has found that adult-use cannabis legalization significantly boosts hotel revenue. Analysis across Colorado revealed a 25.2% increase in monthly hotel income—an average gain of $63,671 per property—after recreational cannabis dispensaries opened. This revenue growth continued for at least six years post-legalization. Further data shows room-night bookings rose by 7.9%, and daily room …
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Ohio legislators have delayed a scheduled hearing and vote on Sub Bill 56—a proposed amendment to the voter-approved Issue 2 legalization law—after Republican House and Senate leaders failed to agree on key policy changes. This postponement comes just weeks before lawmakers were expected to reconvene ahead of the summer recess. Sub Bill 56 aimed to revise Ohio’s …
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A federal appeals court has upheld Arkansas’s law banning hemp products containing psychoactive levels of THC—including delta‑8 and delta‑9—even while Texas’s governor vetoed a similar ban, citing legal concerns. The ruling reinforces state-level authority to regulate consumable hemp and highlights growing differences across U.S. policy. The case centers on Arkansas’s 2023 law, which prohibits any …
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A Norwegian tourist, Mads Mikkelsen, was denied entry to the United States after admitting to having used marijuana in jurisdictions where it is legal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials clarified that the denial was based on the visitor’s admission of prior drug use—not political memes or social media content involving Vice President J.D. …
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, aimed at tripling the allowed THC concentration in hemp from 0.3% to 1%. The move comes as a House spending bill threatens to ban most consumable hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The bill addresses key challenges faced by the hemp industry under existing federal …
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