A.J. Herrington is a freelance writer covering cannabis and hemp news, business and culture from his home base in California, where weed has been legal recreationally since 2016 and for medicinal purposes since 1995. An avid cannabis enthusiast, he has been a home grower for nearly a decade. He has covered cannabis since 2017 for national outlets including Forbes and High Times.
Researchers found a "statistically significant" effect of medical cannabis laws in reducing health-related workplace absenteeism.
SCOTUS ruled cannabis consumers cannot be prosecuted for possessing a firearm, affirming the Second Amendment rights of most cannabis users.
Medical cannabis extracts can “meaningfully” improve symptoms associated with cancer, such as anxiety, pain, and sleep problems, according to a new study.
Despite growing acceptance and spreading legalization, many doctors are still apprehensive to talk about cannabis. Here's why.
Beshear's executive order adds qualifying conditions, saying the state's medical cannabis program “prevented too many people from receiving help.”
A new federally funded analysis found that states with medical cannabis dispensaries and recreational cannabis laws saw meaningful reductions in non‑fatal opioid overdoses.
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Regular cannabis consumers often show lower body weight and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, even though THC is widely associated with increased appetite.
The Georgia legislation adds inhalation products and new qualifying conditions, giving physicians and patients more flexibility.
With new federal regulations looming, many are wondering which products are going to disappear from shelves under the hemp ban.
It might look like legalization makes cannabis accessible to everyone, but barriers remain for many, and additional steps are needed.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the 2026 Farm Bill, keeping the federal ban on intoxicating hemp products set to take effect later this year.
Trump urged lawmakers to preserve access to full-spectrum CBD products while tightening controls on products he says pose potential health risks.
Picking the right time to plant your seedlings is vital. Here's how to find the right time to plant cannabis in spring where you live.
The Trump administration formally moved medical cannabis to Schedule III, a landmark policy shift that acknowledges the plant's medical value.
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Colorado advance bills to guarantee hospital access to medical cannabis for terminally ill patients.
Missouri lawmakers have approved a sweeping bill that would outlaw nearly all intoxicating hemp products in the state.
Texas’ new ban on smokable hemp products is now in effect, reshaping what retailers can sell and what consumers can legally buy.
