Maryland passed new legislation allowing off-duty fire and rescue workers to legally use medical cannabis, marking a major shift in workplace marijuana protections for first responders.

Rising fuel prices, shipping instability, and canceled supplier orders tied to the Iran conflict are creating new supply-chain pressures across the cannabis industry.

A government-funded study found marijuana appears in more than one-third of rap and hip-hop music videos, highlighting cannabis’ growing influence across music, culture, branding, and visual media.

Cannabis edibles affect the body differently than smoking marijuana, producing delayed but longer-lasting THC effects that researchers say can impact cognition, coordination, and overall health.