A video recently posted to US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account saw shares in cannabis companies get a bump up.The post, dated September 28 and without commentary from the President, featured video from The Commonwealth Project supporting the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) by seniors, stating it...

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) now has a better handle on how the state's medical cannabis program is operating thanks to the implementation of a seed-to-sale tracking system.Operated by Metrc, the system tracks retail marijuana from either the seed or immature plant stage until resulting products are sold...

Approximately 6,000 illegal hemp-derived THC products have been seized by regulators in Arkansas since a ban on intoxicating substances derived from hemp was upheld.In mid-July, the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Arkansas' ban, which was followed by thousands of visits by state Department of Finance and Administration’s...

In Australia, the NSW Government has responded to a report on the impact of the regulatory framework for cannabis in the state.A related parliamentary inquiry was established in March 2024,  the final report from which was released in June this year. Among the recommendations made were  decriminalising the use...

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has reminded pharmacists of their responsibilities when supplying prescribed medical cannabis.Many medical cannabis products prescribed in Australia contain delta-9 THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), making them tightly controlled Schedule 8 medicines. While most pharmacists have been supplying these products in a responsible way, there have been cases...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation reversing a 25% tax increase on the state's legal cannabis industry.AB 564 reverses the increase and sets the state’s cannabis excise tax rate at 15% until 2028, which the Governor's office says allows legal businesses to remain competitive and promotes the industry’s...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new recommendations on cannabis use in pregnancy and breast feeding.The prevalence of cannabis use — medicinal or recreational — among pregnant and lactating individuals ranges from 3.9% to 16.0% according to ACOG.Cannabis used medicinally in pregnancy is most frequently...

A US study on medical cannabis use and driving impairment has implications for Australia lawmakers considering changes to local driving laws.In Australia, it is illegal in most states and territories to drive with any level of detectable THC, the intoxicating cannabinoid most commonly associated with marijuana's high. This...

Australian regulators have missed a formal deadline concerning establishing regulations on the use of hemp in nutrition products for pets says the Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance (AIHA).In April this year, the AIHA wrote to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) calling for clarification and reform concerning such...

A group of senators are calling on their colleagues to ensure hemp-derived cannabinoid products aren't banned via a spending bill.In 2018, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley worked with then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul to secure language in the Farm Bill to legalize hemp products...