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Trucking Industry Says Outdated Marijuana Rules Are Fueling Driver Shortage

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

As the U.S. grapples with a growing shortage of commercial truck drivers, industry leaders are pointing to an unexpected culprit: outdated federal marijuana regulations. According to multiple national trucking associations, positive cannabis test results—along with strict federal drug testing rules—are sidelining thousands of otherwise qualified drivers, contributing to supply chain delays and labor shortages across …

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Maryland Governor Signs New Cannabis Laws Covering Homemade Concentrates, Consumption Lounges, and Record Expungement

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, In The News, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

Maryland is continuing its momentum in cannabis reform with the signing of a sweeping set of marijuana bills that tackle multiple areas of legalization and criminal justice reform. Governor Wes Moore signed legislation that legalizes homemade cannabis concentrates, establishes clear regulations for on-site consumption lounges, and expands protections for people with past cannabis convictions. One …

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Legalizing Marijuana Could Help Fight Fentanyl Crisis, Says Pennsylvania Lawmaker

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

A Pennsylvania state representative is making headlines for connecting two of the most pressing drug policy issues in America today: marijuana reform and the fentanyl overdose crisis. Rep. Christopher Rabb recently stated that legalizing cannabis could play a key role in reducing fentanyl poisonings and saving lives—especially in communities hit hardest by the opioid epidemic. …

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New Study Finds CBD Provides Significant Benefits for Young Autism Patients

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

A groundbreaking new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can offer meaningful therapeutic benefits for children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research highlights CBD’s potential to improve behavioral symptoms, ease anxiety, and enhance daily function in individuals with moderate to severe autism—without the …

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Texas Court Blocks Voter-Approved Cannabis Decriminalization in San Marcos

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, In The News, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

In a controversial decision with statewide—and even national—implications, a Texas appeals court has sided with the state government to overturn a cannabis decriminalization ordinance passed by voters in San Marcos. The ruling blocks the city from enforcing a 2022 ballot measure that would have ended arrests and citations for low-level marijuana possession, directly challenging the …

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Doctors Drop Lawsuit Against DEA Over Marijuana Rescheduling Delays

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, In The News, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

In a surprising turn, a group of physicians and medical cannabis advocates has withdrawn a lawsuit that accused the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of stalling and mishandling the marijuana rescheduling process. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023, alleged that the DEA was improperly interfering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recommendation …

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Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program to Boost State Revenue

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Financial, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Sales / By Jeff Leclere

A Louisiana state lawmaker has introduced a bold new bill that would launch a pilot program to legalize marijuana in select regions—an approach designed to test adult-use legalization while generating new revenue for the state. If passed, this would mark a major turning point for cannabis policy in one of the Deep South’s most conservative …

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Hemp Industry Thrives in 2024 Despite Delta-8 Ban Push

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Hemp, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Sales / By Jeff Leclere

Against the odds, the hemp industry saw growth in 2024—even as federal agencies and state governments ramped up efforts to ban popular hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC. According to a new USDA report, the sector showed surprising resilience during a time when regulation and uncertainty loomed large. The hemp market has faced ongoing challenges, particularly …

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Should Alcohol Retailers Control Cannabis Sales?

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Financial, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Sales / By Jeff Leclere

A recent push by alcohol retailers to become the exclusive legal sellers of marijuana products has sparked new debates over fairness, control, and the future of cannabis retail. As cannabis laws evolve, so do the power struggles behind who gets to profit from legal access. Here’s what it means for consumers, dispensaries, and the future …

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Former Cannabis Prisoners Rally at White House, Urge Biden to Free Others Left Behind

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, In The News, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

A group of former marijuana prisoners who received clemency under former President Donald Trump gathered outside the White House this week to call on President Joe Biden to grant similar relief to those still incarcerated for federal cannabis convictions. Organized by the nonprofit Mission [Green], the event took place just ahead of 4/20, highlighting ongoing injustices …

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