Madeline Colli

Despite widespread legalization in the US, many legal cannabis operators can still be subjected to raids and government interference. In 2021, when we first met Jason Hanley, owner of CARE Waialua, he shared his passion for helping patients on his medical cannabis farm on Oahu, Hawaii and explained the rules and operation there. Recently, his farm was raided by the federal government reportedly for no stated reason, and he has yet to be charged with any crime or citation. Here, Hanley shares his story of what transpired, how it has impacted his farm and the patients he serves, and what he hopes to see change in the future.

Join us for part III of this multipart interview series as we go in-depth into the accomplishments and goals of the non-profit, Cannabis Patients Pacific Northwest.

Virginia residents are traveling farther for their medical cannabis due to high pricing.

Japan is amending a piece of hemp legislation which will help expand rules regarding hemp but would restrict cannabis regulation.

New Jersey gains another cannabis dispensary while Hoboken opens its first store.

A recent study investigated if there was a connection between cannabis use and if it would lower heroin use.

Acannability™ created the first-ever Cannabis Periodic Table of Molecules™ chart which reflects the original periodic table of elements.

New York’s Cannabis Control Board settled a lawsuit which had been holding up the state’s cannabis industry.

Low cannabis sales may hurt Aurora homeless services.

New data is pointing towards medical cannabis being a promising treatment in managing diabetes.

Minnesota will begin performing roadside impairment tests for cannabis in their state.

Join us for part II of this multipart interview series as we go in-depth into the accomplishments and goals of the non-profit, Cannabis Patients Pacific Northwest.

Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024 will take place May 7-9, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri and feature four dedicated tracks–analytical science, medical cannabis, cultivation, and compliance.

Airo and The Cannabist Company have announced their new multi-state retail and wholesale partnership.

Organic Remedies held their second annual Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (PA CASA) golf tournament where the donations raised went to the state-wide nonprofit.

Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez is working to organize a pathway towards recreational cannabis legalization.

Long Island’s first tribally-owned and licensed cannabis dispensary will be opened by the Shinnecock Nation out in Southampton called the Little Beach Harvest dispensary.

In a recent press release, the CURE Brand announced their cannabis product expansion into Asia through a joint partnership with Hirokazu Yamura.

Jamie Tuinstra, product manufacturer at Modine Manufacturing, sits down with Cannabis Science and Technology in an informative interview where he discusses how heat exchanger technology can help support energy efficiency, the equipment his company featured at the Cannabis Science Conference Fall 2023, and challenges heaters need to overcome with cannabis cultivation.

At the 2023 Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS), Jini Glaros, the Chief Scientific Officer of Modern Canna Labs discussed with attendees the importance of accuracy and safety in the cannabis industry in her talk titled, “Accurate Identification and Quantification of Contaminants – Understanding the Impact of the Cannabis Matrix”.

On November 15, 2023, Sam Heckle, an analytical chemist from CEM Corporation, enlightened Eastern Analytical Attendees with his presentation titled, “The Importance of Digestion Temperature on Trace Metals Analysis”. Heckle discussed the do’s and don’ts of heavy metal analysis to get optimal digestion.

Brandy Young, CEO and Founder of Certainty Analytical Labs, recently presented at the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) on the characterization of Δ9-THC Enantiomers in cannabis products. In this onsite interview, Young draws from her 15 years of experience as an analytical chemist and explains how others can overcome the unique challenges that cannabis testing laboratories and female scientists face.

On Day 3 of the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS), Rabi Musah from the State University of Albany, presented an interesting talk titled, "Things WE’ED Like to Avoid - Circumventing Measurement Challenges When Analyzing Complex Cannabis Matrices". Musah discussed the complexities of cannabis testing and why we need new methods in the industry.

Brandy Young, PhD, an analytical chemist with more than 15 years of experience, entered the cannabis industry in response to a recognized need for laboratory testing, aligning her expertise with the emerging demand in New York's active medical and adult-use cannabis programs. Here, she shares some background information on her talk at the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS), which delves into the characterization of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) isomers in cannabis products.

Jersey City opens their first service-disabled, veteran-owned business in New Jersey.

On November 7, 2023, Ohio made history by voting to become the 24th state to legalize recreational cannabis.

BYND Cannasoft's CRM platform plans to assist the growing demand medical cannabis industry in Israel amidst recent healthcare challenges, focusing on innovative data collection and analysis while addressing a surge in patients seeking treatment for post-trauma.

Missouri will transfer $17 million from its cannabis programs to the Missouri Veterans Commission to support veterans' health care and services, following the success of both medical and adult-use cannabis programs in the state.

Ireland opens up their first medical cannabis clinic.

Ireland opens up their first medical cannabis clinic.