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Editor’s note: This article was updated to correctly state the title of the CCO and co-founder of Cornbread Hemp. A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by national hemp advocates and businesses, including Cheech and Chong's Global Holdings, aimed at blocking...

Governor Gavin Newsom‘s Friday announcement that his administration intends to undertake emergency regulations that would ban hemp products containing any "detectable amount of total THC" sent shock waves through California’s hemp and cannabis industry. Newsom said in a statement that...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include reactions from California hemp industry stakeholders. California Governor Gavin Newsom made a sudden move on Friday, proposing emergency regulations that would completely ban THC, the intoxicating compound found in cannabis, from all hemp...

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that an operation led by his Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages marked with the universal symbol of legal California cannabis. The sting, which took place in the Los Angeles Toy...

Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has unveiled plans to propose legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortion services in California. This comes in the wake of a near-total abortion ban in Arizona. What Happened: The California governor’s initiative is a direct response to the Arizona...

California is witnessing significant changes in its cannabis laws, following a series of bills signed and vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Want to know more about the state of California's cannabis industry? Tune in to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. For existing...

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed two of several psychedelics and marijuana proposals. The Bills AB1021 enables “a physician, pharmacist, or other authorized healing arts licensee acting within their scope of practice” to prescribe and dispense current Schedule I...

Assembly Bill 1207 (AB 1207) in California has ignited a contentious debate surrounding cannabis advertising regulations. This legislation, currently awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's decision, aims to address concerns about the appeal of cannabis products to minors, reported SF Gate. About The...

This article was originally published by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and appears here with permission. Lawmakers have advanced two bills to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that seek to expand the rights of cannabis consumers. Senate Bill 302 expands...

In a recent crackdown, California authorities seized a staggering $68.5 million in illegal cannabis, marking a significant blow to the illicit weed market in the Golden State. This operation, carried out by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in conjunction with the state’s...

Original story by Natalia Kesselman on El Planteo. The purpose of this article is not to defend or justify Van Houten's actions or to demonize psychedelics which, if used correctly, have been shown to have enormous benefits. Every day there is more research and treatment based on psychotropic...

California's Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans has recommended $228 billion in reparations for those affected by the war on drugs, specifically targeting economically deprived areas. The final report, to be submitted on June 29, along with the additional...

San Diego’s Board of Supervisors voted to lower tax rates for cannabis shops in the county to allow businesses to compete with those in neighboring cities, reported San Diego Union-Tribune. Following a 4-1 board vote, the tax measure would be imposed on five existing legal...

By Joana Scopel via El Planteo According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 107,000 Americans died of a fatal drug overdose in 2021. Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids claimed the lives of more than 70,000 people. Suggested Extreme Drug Policies Faced with the...

In September, during the Oakland International Film Festival, Governor Gavin Newsom (D) talked about the benefits of Federal legalization for California growers, who could potentially supply the nation with premium legal cannabis.  He also thanked cannabis advocates and activists for their...