New research published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases finds that marijuana use is associated with a modestly reduced risk of several metabolic disorders, with the relationship varying significantly depending on body mass index (BMI). The study was conducted by researchers from Women’s Hospital School of Medicine at Zhejiang University and Taizhou First People’s Hospital, …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $500 Million Through Mid-April 2026, Resulting in Over $80 Million in Tax Revenue
Massachusetts has generated roughly $491.3 million in legal marijuana sales so far in 2026, according to data released by the Cannabis Control Commission. From January 1 through April 12, adult-use marijuana retailers reported about $451.4 million in sales. Monthly totals reached $135.5 million in January, $124.4 million in February, and $136.0 million in March, with …
U.S. Congressmember Steve Cohen to Hold 4/20 Press Conference and Capitol Hill Briefing on Marijuana Incarceration
U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) is set to hold a press conference and policy briefing on Monday, April 20, focused on the lasting impact of incarcerating people for marijuana-related offenses. The morning press conference will begin at 10 a.m. at the outdoor House Triangle in Washington, D.C. Cohen will be joined by Students for Sensible …
Infrared Spectroscopy Shows High Accuracy in Measuring Cannabinoids in Marijuana Oils, Finds Study
A new study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A finds that infrared spectroscopy may offer a fast and reliable way to measure cannabinoid levels in marijuana oils, providing a potential alternative to more time-consuming lab testing methods. Conducted by researchers from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy and the Federal University of …
Trulieve to Open 170th Florida Dispensary in Tallahassee, Expands National Footprint to 241 Locations
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced the opening of a new medical marijuana dispensary in Tallahassee, marking the company’s 170th location in Florida and bringing its nationwide total to 241. The new dispensary, Trulieve Ox Bottom, is located at 5138 Thomasville Road, Suite 1, and will host a grand opening celebration on April 20 featuring discounts, …
Delaware Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Hospitals Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor
A Delaware bill that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals was passed by the full House in a unanimous 38 to 0 vote. Having already passed the Senate, it will now be sent to Governor Matt Meyer. Senate Bill 226, known as Ryan’s Law, would require certain health care facilities …
New York Bill to Allow THC Drinks in Liquor Stores Amended in Committee
New York lawmakers have amended a proposal that would allow liquor and wine stores to sell low-potency marijuana beverages, opting to send the revised measure back to committee for further review rather than advancing it toward a floor vote. The legislation, Senate Bill 9220, would create a new permit allowing licensed off-premises alcohol retailers to …
U.S. Senator Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Block Federal Hemp Ban, Preserve State Authority
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) says he has introduced the Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, a proposal designed to stop what he calls a federal move toward banning most hemp products while keeping authority in the hands of states. In a series of social media posts published Friday, Paul said Congress’s “last-minute revival of hemp prohibition,” …
Study: Occasional Prenatal Marijuana Exposure Not Linked to Worse Cognitive Development in Adolescence After Adjusting for Social Factors
A new study published in Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research found that occasional prenatal marijuana exposure was not associated with worse cognitive development during adolescence once researchers accounted for socioeconomic and demographic factors. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, Medical University of South Carolina and University of Sydney. It used …
New Contract Approved for Union Workers at New Jersey’s The Botanist Cannabis Facilities
Workers represented by UFCW Local 152 at The Botanist’s marijuana dispensaries and cultivation sites in Egg Harbor Township and Collingswood have ratified a new three-year union contract that includes wage increases, bonuses and expanded paid time off. The agreement was approved on February 26 and covers workers at the company’s New Jersey operations. According to …
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