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University of Pittsburgh receives $3M cannabis research grant

Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and an Atlanta-based cannabis company have received approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health for a clinical research program to study medical marijuana. The 10-year deal between the medical school and Parallel...

Two research studies show how growing conditions impact cannabis fungal pathogens

Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases

Two recent studies of the most common fungal pathogens that affect cannabis should help growers better protect their plants and cultivate safer medical products. Fungi can damage cannabis crops, reduce yields, and prevent a product from passing stringent regulatory...

Oregon’s easy cannabis licensing rules allow for some social equity, but more funding needed

Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases

Oregon’s social equity provisions might be lacking compared to other statewide programs, but some industry analysts cite the relatively low barrier to entry for cannabis entrepreneurs as one way the regulations foster racial diversity. The analysts also point to...

Cannabis leaders react to Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris: Will she help or hurt marijuana legalization?

Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases

Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president on the Democratic ticket. What does that mean for marijuana legalization and the cannabis industry? We asked a number of leading voices, starting with those who knew Harris during her years as...

Portland CBD manufacturer sued for $2.2 million by Italian chocolate company

Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases

Portland CBD manufacturer Sentia Wellness is facing a $2.2 million suit over allegations it backed out of an agreement to buy Italian chocolate making equipment. Sentia, founded by former executives from controversial Portland recreational marijuana company Cura...

DNC Rejecting Legal Marijuana In Platform Is ‘Shameful,’ Soon-To-Be Congressman Says

Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases

A Democratic congressional nominee who is all but certain to be elected to the House this November said on Thursday that it is “shameful” the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) platform committee recently rejected an amendment to make marijuana legalization a 2020...
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