Cannabis Policy
US National Institutes Say They Want to Study Minor Cannabinoids and Terpenes
In a government letter published on July 27, the National Institute of Health and eight other national institutes wrote that they aim “to promote mechanistic research of therapeutic benefits of minor cannabinoids and terpenes in the cannabis plant.”
Colorado Cannabis Flower Prices Fall to New Low
Cannabis is cheaper than ever in Colorado. At least, the wholesale price of flower is.
US House of Representatives Passes a Cannabis Research Bill
The bill is expected to pass through the Senate and land on the president’s desk for his approval.
Senate Democrats Introduce a Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
If passed, the bill that would legislate the removal of the federal ban on cannabis, which could effectively decriminalize the drug across the nation.
Industry-Friendly Cannabis Regulations in California Are Failing to Take Public Health Risks Seriously, Researchers Argue
A new viewpoint paper published by research scientists and public health experts in California warns that current cannabis regulations are not doing enough to protect public health.
What Should California Do About Cannabis Lab Shopping? The State’s Regulator Wants Your Help to Decide
California has a cannabis testing problem. The state's Department of Cannabis Control wants to fix it, and it's asking for help.
Launching the Cannabis and Psychedelics Industries: An Interview with Dr. Nigam B. Arora
Analytical Cannabis caught up with Dr. Arora to discuss his podcast, his role as an advisor to cannabis and psychedelic businesses, and what the future holds for both sectors.
California Drops Cannabis Cultivation Tax
Under a new bill, the cultivation tax on growers has been eliminated and the cannabis excise tax at point sale has been capped at 15% for three years.
MCR Labs Expands Into Maine
MCR Labs has opened its third cannabis testing lab, its first in the state of Maine.
Nevada Regulators Approve Cannabis Consumption Lounges
The first lounges are expected to open later in the year.
