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Our top five cannabis and hemp news this week: the New York OCM; SCOTUS, cannabis, and Second Amendment rights; research on THC and driving performance; and pupil measurement after cannabis inhalation.

This article explores New York’s cannabis updates throughout the month of October which include $5M in grants, a major statewide recall for licensing fraud, and CCB asserts state law over local rules.

A recent study suggests that some measurements of pupil response could predict recent, acute cannabis inhalation.

New York OCM officially begins community reinvestment with $5 million in grants going to 50 organizations that have been affected by past drug policies.

The Office of Cannabis Management initiated an investigation in February into alleged misuse of a cannabis distribution and processing license.

In this interview, Harrison Bard, shares the challenges of manual and automated cannabis pre-roll production.

In this interview, Kyle Loucks, discusses the variability of raw material quality for cannabis pre-rolls.

Cultivation experts Adam Jacques and Zacariah Hildenbrand, PhD discuss how lighting and energy demands shift throughout the cannabis growth cycle.

In this month’s webinar, Dr. Sulak discusses new studies on various effects and risks of cannabis on driving performance.

Our top five cannabis and hemp news this week: Ohio hemp regulation, NY dispensary laws, updates from Florida, and medical cannabis research.

Dr. Dustin Sulak reviews studies on medical cannabis in this month’s webinar, including research on Tourette syndrome, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, and caregiver wellbeing.

Florida's court rules police can no longer use the smell of cannabis alone as probable cause for warrantless vehicle searches.

Our sister publication, Nutritional Outlook, covered the science, safety, regulatory challenges, and therapeutic potential of nonpsychoactive cannabinoids including CBN, CBG, and CBDA.

Researchers assess how often consumers talk with general practitioners about cannabis and the public health implications.

Governor DeWine issues a 90-day emergency ban on intoxicating hemp products in Ohio to protect minors and public health.

New York CCB deemed Long Island cannabis ordinances "unreasonably impracticable” and shares other state market updates.

A study found that cannabinoids THC and CBN may be linked to significant sleep improvements.

Texas DSHS enacts emergency rules banning consumable hemp sales to anyone under 21.

According to a recent study, plant-derived cannabis extracts containing THC, CBD, and CBG, may offer superior short-term and long-term pain relief than opioids for chronic lower back pain patients.

OMC provided clarification on county-based license assignments and outlined specific criteria for reassignment flexibility.

Our top five cannabis and hemp news this week: New York Supreme Court grants relocation win for dispensaries, cannabis and skin conditions, SAM Poll, Trump, and head and neck cancer research.

RISE Dispensary opens its 108th US store in Lebanon, PA.

Study finds no independent link between cannabis use and head & neck cancer. Alcohol and tobacco may be key risk factors.

Trump highlights hemp-derived CBD for senior healthcare, sparking discussion on cannabis reform, Medicare coverage, and the endocannabinoid system.

What role does cannabis play in skin conditions?

A new Smart Approaches to Marijuana poll shows most Americans oppose cannabis rescheduling if it increases youth advertising or benefits foreign cartels.

High Tide Inc. expands its retail location offerings. The Canna Cabana chain grows in Ontario & Alberta, focusing on high-growth local markets.

Test your knowledge of vapor cartridge hardware selection in 2025. This quiz covers key issues on optimizing vapor cartridge hardware for various cannabis extracts, including distillates, live resins, rosins, and full-spectrum oils.