Normalization

A new poll found that a majority of U.S. adults believe that cannabis has a positive impact on society and economic growth, and supported lifting the federal banking restrictions on cannabis companies.

A Michigan bill with bipartisan support is seeking to remove cannabis from its placement as a Schedule 1 drug.

The Chief Equity Strategist for Wells Fargo suggested recently that the U.S. supply chain issues and a trucker labor shortage are due to drug testing policies under the ongoing federal prohibition of cannabis.

A recent survey found that cannabis consumers have more sex than non-consumers. Additionally, 65% of sexually active cannabis consumers agree that the plant enhances their sex life and helps them get in the mood for sex.

The U.S. Hemp Building Foundation submitted hempcrete insulation for certification in U.S. building codes. If approved, hempcrete would be allowed as a standard material for residential construction.

The recent National Drug Strategy Household Survey in Australia found that 41.1% of respondents believe cannabis should be legalized.

According to a new poll, 61% of Massachusetts residents hold a favorable view of cannabis legalization five years after it was enacted.

Jon O’Connor and Amy Cirincione O’Connor are the co-founders of Humboldt Social, which offers cannabis-friendly lodging, dining, and event spaces.

The 2022 California State Fair will host a cannabis flower competition recognizing excellence in the state’s cannabis industry.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday filed an amicus brief with the state Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission arguing that employees fired solely for their off-the-clock cannabis use should still qualify for unemployment benefits.

An Illinois proposal would limit employers from making employment decisions based on a positive cannabis test with the goal of treating the plant like any other legal substance.

NBA star Kevin Durant is partnering with Weedmaps to destigmatize cannabis through a series of podcasts and video content under his Boardroom media banner.

The latest Gallup poll recorded the highest-ever rate of cannabis use among U.S. adults, with nearly half of Americans (49%) saying they have tried cannabis at least once.

Police officers in New York airports are no longer seizing cannabis products or issuing tickets for cases of low-level possession.

Michigan’s DTE Energy Music Theater has entered an agreement to make Lume its official cannabis brand and sell Lume products for consumption during events.

Apple now allows for cannabis-related apps in its App Store, so long as the listed apps are tied to a legal and properly licensed entity.

Accompanying the increase in women purchasers, 6% of 2020 cannabis consumers were new users and a substantial 22% were Gen Zers.

The New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission will stop testing drivers for cannabis after New York legalized cannabis for adult use in March.

A 20-year study investigating sets of identical twins with different cannabis habits found no evidence of significant long-term impact on cognitive abilities due to cannabis use.

Two new studies show that cannabis use is associated with greater levels of exercise, further debunking the false “lazy stoner” stereotype.

Cara Wietstock, host of Fresh Cut by Ganjapreneur, meets with Nancy Southern, an adult educator and medical cannabis consultant whose mission is to teach seniors about cannabis medicine, to discuss delivering whole plant medicine to seniors who grew up during the Reefer Madness era.

A recent Glass House Group survey found that a majority of respondents plan on replacing their alcohol consumption with cannabis this holiday season.

Jen Jackson is the founder and CEO of Be Jubie, a Baltimore-based CBD brand with a focus on wellness, restoration, education, and social justice.

A survey of Canadian cannabis users found 72% say they don’t fit the “stoner” stereotype commonly depicted in movies and TV.