Cannabis

Cannabis

Mike Tyson Promotes Cannabis Brand During DEA Lab Visit After Trump Meetup

Boxing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson has stepped into the spotlight again—this time as a cannabis entrepreneur. After meeting with former President Donald Trump, Tyson visited a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laboratory to tour its facilities and promote his Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand. Tyson’s brand, which he co-founded, offers a range of premium cannabis products including …

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Cannabis Jobs

U.S. Cannabis Industry Loses Jobs Despite Record $30 Billion in Sales

In a surprising shift, the U.S. legal cannabis industry reported a 3.4% drop in full-time equivalent jobs last year—even as sales hit a record $30.1 billion, marking a 4.5% increase from 2023. This represents the sharpest employment decline the industry has seen since federal efforts to track cannabis jobs began in 2017. The data reveal that …

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Cannabis Jobs

Marijuana Industry Tops Job Satisfaction Rankings Nationwide

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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Cannabis Trends

Sports Fans Embrace Cannabis Sponsorships in Major Leagues

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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Hemp

Snoop Dogg Expands Cannabis Brand With New THCA Hemp Platform

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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Cannabis Marketing

Michigan Cannabis Shop’s Bigfoot Statue Sparks Debate Over Marketing to Kids

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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Cannabis Research

Scientists Map 33 Genetic Targets to Breed Powerful New Cannabis Strains

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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Marijuana Legalization

Hotels See Major Revenue Boost After Marijuana Legalization

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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Cannabis Legalization

Ohio Lawmakers Postpone Vote on Legalization Amendments Amid GOP Deadlock

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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Hemp Legalization

Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Hemp THC Ban, Challenges Texas Policy

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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