A major new study shows that cannabis containing microdosed THC can significantly reduce chronic lower-back pain, without the dependency risks of opioids. By stimulating CB1 and CB2 receptors together, cannabis may offer the most effective relief for millions struggling with pain. Could this be the future of chronic pain management?

Falling Mortgage Rates Spark Real Estate Surge, fueling the fastest pace of new-home sales since 2022. Lower borrowing costs are reshaping opportunities for investors — from boosting rental property returns and builder discounts to opening doors for cannabis-related ventures in California.

California and Texas are heading in opposite directions on cannabis and hemp. Governor Newsom’s AB 564 marks a win for the legal cannabis market with the reversal of California’s cannabis excise tax increase, while Governor Abbott’s GA-56 signals tighter restrictions for hemp retailers. Together, they spotlight the widening policy divide between two of America’s largest states.

California’s cannabis industry is in crisis, but crisis can be the turning point. Tax burdens, policy failures, and crashing valuations mark a hard reset. Yet with unmatched legacy, climate, and culture, California can rise again—stronger, smarter, and ready to lead the nation’s cannabis future.