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The Kings Of CBD Are Now Cooking Up Plans To Make Billion-Dollar Meds From Cannabis And Mushrooms
The Stanley Brothers created Charlotte's Web, the CBD supplement that’s worked wonders on seizures. Now they are developing pharmaceuticals derived from cannabis and psilocybin with hopes of treating autism, PTSD and depression.
Forbes Staff
Cannabis Tax Relief Dropped From California Budget Bill
California cannabis taxes will jump this week after a proposal to eliminate the planned hike was left out of the state budget bill.
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Find Your Go-To Summer Drink To Cool Down And Let Go
Forbes’ spirits contributors share the cocktails, wines and beers that make summer drinking fun.
BySarah Perez,
Forbes Staff
Ohio GOP Lawmakers ‘Press Pause’ On Amending Cannabis Legalization
Republican lawmakers in Ohio have paused plans to amend a recreational marijuana legalization initiative passed by voters in 2023 until later this year.
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America’s $3.1 Billion Cannabis Pre-Roll Habit: 316 Million Joints Smoked Last Year—Here’s Who Cashed In
Americans smoked over 316 million pre-rolled cannabis joints in 2024, fueling $3.1 billion in sales. Here are the brands cashing in on the booming pre-roll market.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Maryland Gov. Moore Grants 7,000 More Pardons In Cannabis Equity Push
Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of actions designed to close the racial wealth gap in Maryland’s cannabis industry, including nearly 7,000 pardons for possession.
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Thailand Moves To Ban Recreational Cannabis After Three Years Of Decriminalization
Thailand is planning to reintroduce a ban on recreational cannabis use, limiting consumption to medical purposes only, after three years of decriminalization that saw a rapid expansion of the recreational market.
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The New Faces Of Weed: Meet The Cannabis Content Creators Doing What Big Brands Can’t
Meet the creators shaping global cannabis culture through education, humor and activism, despite ad bans and platform stigma.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Verano Tests ‘Bodega’ Concept In Arizona
Verano is testing the limit of cannabis retail regulations as diversion becomes less of a concern in a maturing market.
ByZack Huffman,
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Inside The New Cannabis Power Play: Why B-Real, Mike Tyson And Method Man Are Betting On Seeds
Celebrities like B-Real, Method Man and Mike Tyson are launching cannabis seeds globally, shaping culture and genetics from the ground up.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Texas Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Hemp THC Products
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill banning hemp THC products, citing federal law. The move protects a $4.3B industry and more than 50,000 jobs statewide.
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Legal Weed Is Working, Data Suggests: $24.7 Billion In Taxes, Teen Use Down In Most States
Legal cannabis sales have generated $24.7B in state taxes as teen marijuana use declines in most states, according to new Marijuana Policy Project data.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Texas Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Program Expansion Bill Into Law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill to expand the state's limited medical marijuana program, making the state the 40th to meaningfully legalize medical cannabis.
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2025 NBA Mock Draft: Where Will Ace Bailey And Walter Clayton Jr. Go?
With Cooper Flagg expected at No. 1, Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. headline the biggest questions in the 2025 NBA Mock Draft. Full first-round picks here.
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LSU And Coastal Carolina Odds To Win Men’s College World Series Finals
The Men's College World Series Finals begins tonight. LSU is a slight favorite, but Coastal Carolina will try to continue their win streak and a perfect postseason.
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Nowadays THC-Infused Spirits Kicks Off New Partnership At Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew Festivals
Introducing itself in a bottled format like alcohol, Nowadays is changing the social perception of THC
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Minnesota’s New Marijuana Law Tightens Rules For Employer Drug Tests
A new law in Minnesota requires 14 days' notice and legal justification before disciplining medical cannabis users after drug tests. Here's what employers need to know.
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