A federal marijuana legalization bill reintroduced in the U.S. Senate would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, establish a national regulatory framework and expunge certain federal marijuana convictions. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is being led by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with14 other Democratic senators. …
Missouri Hemp Businesses File Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Block HB 2641
A coalition of hemp businesses filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Missouri House Bill 2641 before it takes effect on November 12. The 32-page complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, argues that the law is unconstitutionally vague, discriminates against interstate commerce and conflicts with federal protections …
THC Improves Memory and Reduces Alzheimer’s-Related Brain Changes, Study Finds
Delta-9 THC improved cognitive performance and reduced several brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease in rats, according to a new study published in the Journal of Biosciences. Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia examined the effects of THC in male Wistar rats with chemically induced cognitive decline designed to mimic certain characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. The …
Study Finds No Immediate Increase in Youth Marijuana Use Following Germany’s Partial Legalization
One year after Germany partially legalized marijuana, researchers found no evidence that the policy caused an immediate increase in cannabis use among adolescents and most young adults. The study, published in the Journal of Health Monitoring, analyzed data from 12 representative surveys conducted between 2008 and 2025. Researchers from Germany’s Federal Institute of Public Health …
Washington, D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Top $10.3 Million in June, Reach $57.4 Million in First Half of 2026
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana market generated more than $10.3 million in sales in June, the second-highest monthly total on record, bringing the total for the first half of 2026 to $57.4 million. The $10,381,484 generated in June represents an increase from $10,021,299 in May and $8,432,503 in June 2025, according to a new report from …
Massachusetts Regulators Approve Cannabis Delivery Bans for 13 Municipalities Under New State Law
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has approved temporary bans on adult-use marijuana delivery in 13 municipalities following the enactment of a law that authorized delivery statewide. The law, signed by Governor Maura Healey on April 19, allows cannabis delivery in every municipality unless a city or town receives a waiver from the commission. Municipalities that …
Review of Nearly 1,000 Products Finds Just 31% of CBD Products Accurately Labeled
Fewer than one-third of consumer CBD products contained an amount of cannabidiol within 10% of what was listed on their labels, according to a new review published in Phytochemistry Letters. Researchers from L-Università ta’ Malta reviewed 28 peer-reviewed analytical studies published between 2017 and 2025, covering CBD oils, tinctures, edibles, vape products and topicals sold …
Cannabis Banking Needs a Law, Not More Guidance
By Terry Mendez, CEO of Safe Harbor Financial When I read the American Bankers Association’s July 1 letter to Congress, I saw the country’s largest banking trade group making the same argument cannabis operators have been making for a decade: cash-only businesses are a public safety problem and it’s the surrounding communities that carry that …
CBD and Diclofenac Combination Kills Certain Staph Bacteria in Lab Study
A combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac killed certain types of bacteria more effectively than either compound alone, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest and the University of Bucharest evaluated the antibacterial activity and …
CBD Protects Brain Cells From Methamphetamine-Induced Damage, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) helps protect brain cells from damage caused by methamphetamine, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from Kunming Medical University examined the effects of CBD on primary hippocampal neurons exposed to methamphetamine. The hippocampus is a region of the brain involved in memory, learning and emotional regulation. …
