US health agency makes history and admits cannabis is used medicinally
Cannabis has medicinal benefits and is less addictive than comparable drugs, a US health agency admitted today, likely for the first time, in newly released documents published on
Morocco officials appoint new head of cannabis agency
Mohamed El Guerrouj, who has served as interim director of the Moroccan National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC) since September 2022, was recently
Michigan Governor Considers Cannabis Regulatory Agency and Tribal Business Bills
Recently, two cannabis bills were sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk, and if passed, they would allow the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) to do business with local Nat
Canada’s Border Agency is reminding travelers that bringing cannabis across an international border is illegal
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a press release on June 26 as a reminder to travelers on Canada Day (July 1) or U.S. Independence Day (July 4): No Cannabis Crossing
California agency awards over $50 million in cannabis tax dollars to 31 organizations
The California Governor’s Office for Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced it is again awarding a handful of grants to various public health agencies and nonpr
New lawsuit filed against New York Cannabis Agency
The New York-based Coalition for Access to Regulated & Safe Cannabis (CARSC) recently filed a lawsuit against the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on March 16. CARSC is an
Argentina launches new agency to boost cannabis industry
Argentina officially established a new government agency on Wednesday to boost the country’s medical marijuana and hemp industry. Reuters reports that the agency, known as th
This federal agency provides safety plans for cannabis workers free of charge
The death of cannabis worker Lorna McMurrey in January 2022 brought to light a number of health threats faced by workers in the legal cannabis industry. Leafly’s Death of a T
Is Marijuana Still a Banned Substance in Sports? Yes, the World Anti-Doping Agency keeps THC on the Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency will continue to add marijuana to its Banned Substances List – why it needs to change Some of the world’s largest sports leagues, such as M
Cannabis is likely to remain banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency in 2023
World officials are still unconvinced that Olympians should be allowed to use weed, despite pleas from agents, politicians and athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson. The World A
Cannabis remains banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency – here’s why
Despite the many controversies surrounding the ban on marijuana for professional athletes, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is resolute. The organization has decided to keep mar
The World Anti-Doping Agency upholds the cannabis ban
A year after it announced it was reconsidering its cannabis ban, the World Anti-Doping Agency will reportedly keep the ban in place. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing
Canada’s border agency seizes nearly £2,000 of illegal cannabis exports
According to an Aug. 24 press release from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the agency announced that it had recently seized 592 kilograms (about 1,305 pounds) of cannabis
Another federal agency urges employees not to use marijuana, warns of consequences
Through Jelena Martinovic Despite a growing acceptance of marijuana use among Americans, there are still policies penalizing federal employees for their 24-hour marijuana use in st
Federal Drug Agency needs Weed Hookup for research purposes
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced last Friday that it is looking for cannabis partners who can supply it with marijuana for research purposes. The organization
The FBI announces that if you work 24 times after turning 18, you will not be able to work for the agency.
Cannabis users are wondering WTH? The FBI recently announced that if you’re after age 18, you will Why 24 times? Why not 12? What happens to people who are over 18 years old
Why the World Anti-Doping Agency is rethinking its ban on cannabis for athletes
Sha’Carri Richardson’s 30-day ban was the torch the world needed to spark a new wave of criticism of current drug laws at international sports competitions. The World A
World Anti-Doping Agency wants to rethink cannabis ban
Two months after the United States’ top female sprinter was banned from the Tokyo Olympics because of a positive test for marijuana, the international agency that oversees ba
Michigan Agency Launches Social Justice Program to Address Critical Issues
The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has launched a new program to improve social justice in the state’s cannabis industry. On August 31, the MRA launched the Joint
The World Anti-Doping Agency accuses the US of severely punishing cannabis use We
Picture over Following the suspension of sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson from the Tokyo Olympics, a much-needed debate about how cannabis fits into drug testing has dominated n