Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

TSA Clarifies Medical Cannabis Travel Guidance Amidst Federal-State Discrepancies

Understand the TSA's updated guidance on medical cannabis travel and its implications for patients. Learn what happens if cannabis is found during airport…

Colorado Regulator Reveals Undisclosed Scale of Illegal Hemp Market, Citing “Existential Threat” to Regulated Cannabis Industry

A Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division official acknowledged the vast, undisclosed scale of the illegal hemp market, posing an "existential threat" to…

MHRA Publishes Detailed Spending Data for 2025-2026, Enhancing Regulatory Transparency

The UK's MHRA has released its comprehensive spending data for 2025-2026, detailing expenditures over £25,000. This transparency offers crucial insights f…

U.S. Army Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Military CBD Policy for Soldiers

The U.S. Army has reiterated its military CBD policy, maintaining a zero-tolerance stance on all cannabis and cannabinoid products for soldiers. Learn abo…

Federal Agencies Clarify Medical Cannabis Use for Safety-Sensitive Workers Amidst Policy Shifts and Market Activity

Explore the latest on medical cannabis use, including new DOT guidance for safety-sensitive roles, federal legislative efforts on impaired driving, state…

Isle of Man Tynwald Questions Hospital Protocol for Medicinal Cannabis Patients

A Tynwald question in the Isle of Man highlights the need for clear operational protocols for patients continuing prescribed medicinal cannabis during hos…

Virginia Governor Signs Bill Establishing Resentencing Process for Felony Cannabis Convictions

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation creating a resentencing process for individuals with felony cannabis convictions, addressing p…

Researchers Develop High-Temperature Stable Hemp-Derived Plastic from CBD

Discover how University of Connecticut and Purdue researchers created a high-temperature stable hemp-derived plastic from CBD, offering a sustainable alte…

Texas Supreme Court Upholds DSHS Authority in Delta-8 THC Regulation

The Texas Supreme Court upheld DSHS authority in Delta-8 THC regulation, clarifying the legal status of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids, impacting…

Understanding Gen Z’s Self-Reported Cannabis Use Patterns: Insights from a Recent Survey

A recent EduBirdie survey highlights self-reported cannabis use patterns among Gen Z in the US, noting reasons like stress relief. Explore these generatio…