A Thursday hearing before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee included dialogue relating to the rescheduling of cannabis. During these remarks, the head of the FDA stated that there is no reason to delay the decision on the rescheduling of cannabis any longer. Robert M. Califf, head of the United States FDA (Food and Drug Administration), remarked the the speed at which federal cannabis reclassification happens is in the hands of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration). Califf acknowledged the complex nature of the reclassification in his remarks, but ultimately was adamant th ..read more

The owners of the iconic 1969 Woodstock music festival, Woodstock Ventures, are preparing for a legal battle with Woodstock Roots in court over using Woodstock trademark in the New York cannabis market. The case is set to go before a jury on April 22nd, 2024. Woodstock Ventures alleges that Woodstock Roots, based in Pennsylvania, is infringing on their trademark and causing confusion among consumers. “The Woodstock Cannabis Co. LLC” is the name of Woodstock Ventures’ cannabis business, which was established in Colorado. The Woodstock Roots set up their business in New York and called it “Woods ..read more

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0, has hit a snag with its latest product recall due to moldy Tyson 2.0 flower. On Tuesday, the state of California ordered the mandatory recall of two products made under Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand due to the discovery that they were aspergillus-contaminated.  The California’s Department Of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a warning about the contaminated product, advising consumers to either return it to the retailer or dispose of it properly. Additionally, individuals experiencing adverse reactions are urged to seek medica ..read more

At a White House discussion on reducing marijuana penalties on Friday, rapper Fat Joe and vice president Kamala Harris took center stage. Harris denounced it “absurd” that the federal government continues to percieve marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl. Harris, also objected to the federal government’s designation of marijuana as “patently unfair.” Harris asked that the government expedite the examination of its marijuana classification system, which is presently underway. U.S. regulators are currently debating the reclassification of cannabis. Cannabis is currently deemed, by the U ..read more

Far & Dotter, a Maryland medical and recreational adult-use dispensary has received a fine amounting to $26,000.00 after reports of unhygienic distribution practices. Footage obtained from security cameras revealed three dispensary employees retrieving packages of cannabis products from an outside dumpster where they had been disposed of 41 hours and nine minutes prior. The Maryland Cannabis Administration has executed a Consent Order in which serious breaches in “Sanitary Storage of Medical Cannabis” were addressed amongst other concerns. Far & Dotter, Timonium Source: Far & Do ..read more

Amsterdam Coffeeshop Awards 2023 honoured the best across a variety of categories.  ..read more

After legalizing marijuana for adults last year, former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura has stated he is going to start selling the drug at retail stores. The state is still figuring out how to do this. According to Minnesota Public Radio, Ventura is partnering with Retro Bakery, a suburban Minneapolis-based company that makes THC sweets derived from hemp under the Jesse Ventura Farms brand, to develop his own line of cannabis candies. Ventura declared in a video released on Wednesday, “Ventura Farms is my foray into the cannabis world,” with rock music playing in the background. “I’m a h ..read more

Glenn Youngkin, the governor of Virginia, has vetoed legislation that would have established a retail cannabis market. Concerns regarding the potential impact on public health and safety were cited. Additionally, the governor stated that legislators should investigate alternative approaches to amending current marijuana legislation. He simply doesn’t want cannabis legalization in Virginia, though the state legalized recreational use three years ago. This decision has sparked backlash from advocates who argue the only issue to health and safety is not having a legal retail market. Not having a ..read more

Over the past several weeks, New York dispensaries saw an increase in numbers, despite a slow start. New York may have legalized cannabis in 2021. However, with many delays, the retail market was slow to gain momentum, seeing its first round of adult-use recreational dispensaries by early 2023. Now, in 2024, the state has issued around 275 provisional licenses for recreational dispensaries, of which only around 90 are currently in operation. Governor Hochul has been vocal about her frustration with the slow progress of opening dispensaries in New York. In February, she expressed her impatie ..read more

White lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) have been used for centuries in various cultures for their medicinal properties and psychoactive effects. Both blue lotus and white lotus have been depicted in ancient history, dating back thousands of years. Blue lotus & white lotus are nootropics that have been used for their potential health benefits, such as reducing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and improving mood. In addition to their medicinal properties, both plants have also been revered throughout history, symbolizing enlightenment and purity. Let’s explore blue l ..read more