U of M study: High-CBD hemp plants largely marijuana at genetic level
A study by researchers at the University of Minnesota show the genetic makeup of high-CBD hemp plants is largely marijuana.
Legal cannabis bill gets first public hearing in Minnesota House committee
Representatives in a Minnesota House committee hosted the first public hearing about a proposed marijuana legalization bill Wednesday.
Minnesota adds sickle cell, vocal and motor tic disorder to medical cannabis program
The Minnesota Department of Health has expanded its medical cannabis program to include sickle cell disease and vocal or motor tic disorder patients.
University of Minnesota develops test to help cannabis farmers predict THC levels
The University of Minnesota has validated a genetic test that it hopes will help Cannabis farmers meet legal THC standards and help growers avoid having to destroy noncompliant crops.
Panel to discuss qualifying anxiety for Minnesota's medical cannabis program
People with anxiety, sickle cell disease and tic disorder could qualify for medical cannabis in Minnesota after a discussion next week.
Sen. Tina Smith introduces marijuana reform bill focused on health, civil rights
U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced legislation to address health and safety considerations for implementing the legalization of marijuana, officials announced Monday.
Minnesota mother fights for bill to allow son to receive CBD oil at school
A Minnesota mother is fighting for a bill that would allow school nurses and staff to administer medical cannabis to students for medical reasons.
Not if, but when: Democratic legislators outline plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota
Minnesota House Democrats say that cannabis legalization is inevitable in Minnesota. Tuesday, they outlined their plan to do so.
Legal weed sales in Illinois total nearly $11-million in just 5 days
Dispensaries across the state have rendered 271,169 transactions since cannabis was legalized on January 1, 2020 – totaling exactly $10,830,667.91 in sales.
Health Dept. to allow chronic pain, macular degeneration sufferers to receive medical marijuana
The new policy will go into effect in August 2020 and will allow sufferers of chronic pain and age-related macular degeneration to receive medical marijuana treatments.
Minnesota House majority leader looks to Colorado for marijuana legalization lessons
Across the country, eleven states plus the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana. There are many lawmakers who want Minnesota to be next and many who do not, including Senate Republicans. The House majority leader is laying the groundwork to convince voters and lawmakers that it could work here.
Illegal pot farms on public land creating environmental hazard
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after two men were arrested at an illicit marijuana farm on public land deep in the Northern California wilderness, authorities are assessing the environmental impact and cleanup costs at the site where trees were clear-cut, waterways were diverted, and the ground was littered with open containers of fertilizer and rodenticide.
America's first official cannabis cafe now open in West Hollywood
America's first official cannabis cafe opened on Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe offers a "farm-to-table experience for both cuisine and cannabis."
MDH warns Minnesota cannabis patients about vaping illnesses
After nationwide reports of vaping illnesses and even some deaths linked to vaping, the Minnesota Department of Health is warning medical cannabis users in the state.
Poll: Minnesotans high on legal marijuana
In their state fair polls, the Minnesota House and Senate both asked whether recreational marijuana should be legalized at age 21.
The results of 2 years of medical cannabis
Medical cannabis in Minnesota just hit the two-year mark. Despite lasting stigmas and high costs, the industry continues to see steady patient growth.