The March 5, 2026 meeting of the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) took stock of the state’s rapidly evolving legal cannabis market. Attendees addressed licensing approvals, regulatory updates, market oversight issues, and long term supply planning. With new leadership at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the industry surpassing major milestones, the session … [Read more...] about March CCB Meeting Sees License Approvals, Medical Rule Changes, and More
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Medical Cannabis Research Announced in Indonesia, but no Progress Visible
Written by Rin Aulia. Photo courtesy of LGN. In May 2025, the Head of Indonesia’s Narcotics National Board (BNN), Marthinus Hukom, boldly stated before the country’s House of Representatives (DPR) that the board would initiate medical cannabis research, the Jakarta Globe reports. The research would be conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis Research Announced in Indonesia, but no Progress Visible
Feelz: The Functional Gummies Brand Redefining Wellness
Photo Courtesy of Feelz When passion meets purpose, great things happen—and that’s exactly how Feelz was born. The company’s founders Yesenia Garcia and Stephanie Kronen brought their experience in alternative medicine and their passion for natural healing together to create their holistic wellness brand. Feelz blends functional mushrooms, Kanna—a succulent native to … [Read more...] about Feelz: The Functional Gummies Brand Redefining Wellness
Lauren Rudick: Pioneering Cannabis Law and Advocacy for Industry Growth
Photo Credit: Lauren Rudick Lauren Rudick, managing principal at Rudick Law Group, is on a mission to support entrepreneurs in the evolving cannabis industry. With a background in commercial litigation and a deep personal connection to the plant, Rudick brings a unique perspective to cannabis law. Her firm has made waves by challenging the misclassification of … [Read more...] about Lauren Rudick: Pioneering Cannabis Law and Advocacy for Industry Growth
Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis: Explaining Increasing use for Treatment
CBD oils on display. Photo credit: Jonathan Reyes/flickr. Currently, there are nearly a million Americans that have multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease where the immune system targets the myelin sheath on nerve fibers of the central nervous system (CNS). Severe enough damage to the nerves can prevent one from being able to walk. Without an existing cure for it, those … [Read more...] about Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis: Explaining Increasing use for Treatment