Politics

A proposed bill from Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) would mandate drug testing for special government employees—specifically targeting Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) appointees. This move raises serious questions about the fairness and relevance of drug testing in a time when cannabis legalization is expanding across the U.S. In this post, …

Drug Testing in the Age of Legal Weed: What Elon Musk, Government Jobs, and Cannabis Reform Have in Common Read More »

As the legal cannabis and hemp industries continue to grow, so does awareness of the health and safety risks faced by workers. A new federal spotlight is raising concerns over how cannabis cultivation and processing can expose employees to allergens and other workplace hazards. It’s time to talk openly about protecting the people behind the …

Behind the Bud: Cannabis Workers Face Health Risks—Here’s What We Need to Know Read More »

Despite growing public support for cannabis legalization and access, the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted to kill three major cannabis reform bills—including proposals to legalize adult-use cannabis, allow home cultivation for medical patients, and expand hemp-derived cannabinoid use. This move puts New Hampshire further behind its New England neighbors and has left advocates …

New Hampshire Rejects Key Cannabis Reform Bills—What That Means for Patients, Progress, and Public Opinion Read More »

America’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase, just gave a major signal to the cannabis industry. CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank would likely work with cannabis companies—but only if federal marijuana laws are reformed. This statement could be a game-changer for cannabis businesses across the country. In this post, we’ll explain what that means, why it …

Big Banks Might Finally Help Cannabis Companies—If Laws Change Read More »