California cannabis research funding: Why $80 Million Matters California cannabis research funding is shifting how the state studies legalization’s impacts. Because policymakers need better evidence, state agencies are directing tax revenue into academic studies. This money matters for public health and consumer safety. It also...

California cannabis research funding is reshaping how the state studies product safety, labeling, and public health. Recently, the state approved roughly $30 million for 22 new university projects. These cannabis research grants fund studies on public health, labor safety, environmental impacts, and criminal justice. Because the...