Governor Shapiro sues Trump administration for failing to release billions of dollars for Pennsylvania despite court orders to do so

by Judith Cassel | Feb 17, 2025 | News

The federal government previously entered into contracts with Pennsylvania to fund public health initiatives, cut energy costs, provide safe drinking water, and create jobs in rural communities. Key to Shapiro’s challenge is that Congress, the holder of the federal...

Pennsylvania to get serious about passing adult-use cannabis in 2025

by Judith Cassel | Dec 18, 2024 | News

Pennsylvania Governor Says He’ll Put Marijuana Legalization In Budget Again As Lawmakers Signal Optimism For 2025     Pennsylvania lawmakers are feeling optimistic about the chances of legalizing adult-use marijuana in the 2025 session, and the governor...

The November Election Is Behind Us: Where Are We Now on Cannabis Legalization—Across the States And by the Feds?

by Judith Cassel | Dec 10, 2024 | News

Three of four states rejected legalization measures, and federal rescheduling remains uncertain by the Drug Enforcement Administration. by Julie A. Werner-SimonOmer Ilter December 9, 2024 The November 2024 election is behind us. Four states presented marijuana...

Massachusetts joins Pennsylvania in creating cannabis research opportunities into safety and efficacy

by Judith Cassel | Nov 19, 2024 | News

US (MA): CCC approves license for first research facility in the Commonwealth The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) on Thursday, November 14, approved the Commonwealth’s first Marijuana Research Facility final license, marking continued...

Cannabis vape products containing botanically sourced terpenes pass two ASTM International Global Standards for ingredient safety!

by Judith Cassel | Nov 13, 2024 | News

ASTM D37 Passes Standards for Cannabis Vape Ingredient Safety Based on Framework by True Terpenes Head of Research News provided by True Terpenes Nov 13, 2024, 08:00 ET Guide and Procedure Published to Promote Science-Based Standards and Help Protect Consumer Health...