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Delaware Plans to Ease Up On Public Marijuana Smoke

Repetition has reigned in the world of cannabis legalization. As new states permit sale, possession and consumption, verbiage is often borrowed from other legal states for drafting laws. One consistent “no-no” across the United States is low to zero tolerance for public cannabis use. Some Delaware lawmakers, however, are aiming to distance a bit from this norm. Delaware legislators have…

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What Schedule III Cannabis Means for Research

Since the end of 2025, cannabis rescheduling news has made national headlines due to the President’s order to begin the rescheduling process to a schedule III. But what’s a schedule 3 drug? Schedule 3 drugs have a moderate to low potential for abuse, while Schedule 1 are high abuse risks. Is marijuana a schedule 3 drug now that an executive…

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President Reclassified Cannabis, DEA Says Not That Simple

President Trump signed an order Dec. 18, 2025, to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I (drugs with a high abuse risk) to Schedule III (drug with moderate to low potential for abuse). In this context, controlled and scheduled have the same meaning. Let’s examine what is next in this process, who supports and opposes this change, and how it marijuana reclassified…

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Cannabis Industry Trends: 2025 Wrap-Up & 2026 Projections

The end of 2025 saw an interesting boost to the cannabis industry when President Trump signed an Executive Order that directed relevant federal agencies to begin the process of amending the regulatory status of marijuana from Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule III. As those anticipated changes are hopefully completed in 2026, here is a recap of…

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White label cannabis product packaging is one way to scale your cannabis business.

White Labeling in the Cannabis Industry

Utilized across hundreds of industries, including food, beauty and supplements, white labeling is when a company buys products from another company and rebrands it as their own. The company that sells the final product to the consumer usually does not participate in the manufacturing process. In the case of white label cannabis products, although the packaging has branding of one…

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Cannabis AI: A Tool for the Industry

As defined by IBM, Artificial intelligence (AI) is “technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy.” The use of this pattern-recognizing technology has quickly integrated into professional and personal realms; it is now nearly impossible to go even a full day without hearing the term “AI”. How does it affect…

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The Virginia State Capitol building in downtown Richmond, Virginia., representing cannabis legalization policy and Virginia weed laws.

Finally a Path for Virginia Recreational Dispensaries?

Is there finally a path for Virginia recreational dispensaries? Newly elected Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger thinks so. The former Congresswoman and CIA officer is replacing Glenn Youngkin, who prevented adult-use cannabis sales, despite reforms passed by the State Legislature four years ago. Gov.-Elect Spanberger promised during her campaign to allow headlong movement of recreational sales, remarking she would work with…

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Cannabis Education Programs: The Rise of 420 Academia

In 2021, we highlighted free and lost-cost cannabis education resources available to those interested in starting or furthering their plant medicine education. As the cannabis industry continues to expand across the United States, so do opportunities for “marijuana education” or better cannabis education. Today, cannabis educational resources are for career seekers, professionals, curious consumers looking for safer alternatives and even…

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Fun Activities for a Day Out in St. Louis, Missouri

When visiting St. Louis, you will find numerous activities in this riverfront city that are perfect for a day out. From the adventurous to the easygoing, the Gateway City has something for everyone, be you a sports fan, outdoor enthusiast, or lover of thrills and chills. Ride to the Top of the Gateway Arch It doesn’t matter if you’re a…

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