A 561-page cannabis omnibus bill was filed today in Illinois by a group of seven lawmakers. The proposal would regulate hemp-derived CBD products, double legal marijuana possession limits, expand medical access and more. House Bill 5784 was filed by State Representative Will Guzzardi (D), with State Representatives Lisa Davis (D), Justin Slaughter (D), Bob Morgan …
Complete Guide to Medical Marijuana Laws in All 41 Legal States
41 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis, representing over 80% of the entire United States. Below is a breakdown of all 41 states, including details on when the state legalized the medicine, when the first dispensary opened, possession limits and more. Alabama Year legalized: 2021. Year first dispensary opened: The first dispensary is …
Study: THC Linked to Significant Reduction in Eye Pressure, Key Factor in Glaucoma Treatment
According to a study published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was associated with a significant reduction in intraocular pressure, a key factor in glaucoma treatment. Researchers from University Health Network, the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis examining studies that measured reductions in …
Study: CBD and THC May Help Inhibit Glioblastoma Progression
A new study published in Journal of Applied Genetics found that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may help inhibit the progression of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer with limited treatment options. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences examined …
New York Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Expand Microbusiness Role in Marijuana Showcase Events
A New York Assembly committee has voted 16 to 8 to advance legislation that would expand the role marijuana microbusinesses can play in the state’s cannabis showcase events. Assembly Bill 11217, filed by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D), was approved yesterday by the Assembly Economic Development Committee and referred to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. …
Poll Finds Two-Thirds of Utah Voters Support Expanding Medical Marijuana Access, Majority Support Recreational Legalization
A new statewide poll finds that two-thirds of Utah voters support expanding access to Utah’s medical marijuana program, while a majority also backs legalizing marijuana for adult use. The poll, conducted by Noble Predictive Insights and commissioned by Keep Utah Medical, found that 66% of Utah voters support making changes to the state’s medical marijuana …
Louisiana Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities Heads to Governor
A bill that would allow some terminally ill patients in Louisiana to use medical marijuana while receiving care in healthcare facilities has received final legislative approval and is now headed to Governor Jeff Landry. The House gave final passage to Senate Bill 270 today by a vote of 54 to 44, approving the measure on …
Virginia Governor Vetoes Marijuana Sales Bill After Lawmakers Reject Her Rewrite
Virginia Governor Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would have established a regulated recreational marijuana sales system, doing so after lawmakers rejected her proposed rewrite of the measure. The veto comes after the General Assembly declined to accept Spanberger’s full substitute for House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, which would have made several significant changes …
California NORML Pilot Study Finds Cannabis Vape Pens Emit Far Fewer Harmful Toxins Than Joints
Cannabis vape pens expose users to significantly less harmful toxins than smoked joints, according to a new lab study sponsored by California NORML. The study compared the emissions of two different vape pens – a disposable and a reusable cartridge model – with pre-roll joints purchased from a San Diego dispensary. The vape pens emitted …
Vermont Bill to Double Marijuana Possession Limit and Allow Events Advances to House Appropriations With Deliveries Removed
A Vermont bill to double the legal limit for purchasing an possessing cannabis has advanced through the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs, but the latest version removes a provision that would have allowed marijuana deliveries. Senate Bill 278 was placed on the House Action Calendar on Tuesday as favorable with amendment before …
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