Illinois is moving forward with plans for a multiyear statewide marijuana education campaign designed to encourage consumers to purchase from licensed businesses rather than the …
Study Finds CBD Promotes Nerve Regeneration, Improves Recovery and Reduces Muscle Loss After Injury, Restore Beneficial Gut Bacteria
A new study published in Neural Regeneration Research finds that cannabidiol (CBD) promotes nerve regeneration, improving recovery and reducing muscle loss after injury. Researchers found …
National Restaurant Association Discloses Lobbying on Federal THC Beverage Bill as Hemp Ban Approaches
The National Restaurant Association has disclosed lobbying on a bipartisan congressional bill that would establish federal regulations for hemp-derived THC beverages, as sweeping restrictions on …
Tilray SEC Filing Assumes 70% Probability of Federal Marijuana Legalization
Tilray Brands is using a 70% probability of federal marijuana legalization in valuing a multimillion-dollar investment tied to the former marijuana company MedMen, according to …
Washington Marijuana Retailers Achieve 100% Compliance in September Underage Sales Checks, State Reports
Washington State marijuana retailers achieved a 100% compliance rate in September during undercover checks designed to prevent sales to minors, according to new enforcement data …
Poll Finds 78% of Marijuana Consumers Say Candidates’ Cannabis Policies Will Influence Their Votes in November
Nearly eight in ten marijuana consumers say a candidate’s position on cannabis policy will influence their voting decisions in November’s midterm elections, according to new …
Study: Activating Cannabinoid Receptor Reduces Stroke Damage and Brain Inflammation, Preserves Immune Function in Animal Model
Activating the body’s cannabinoid CB2 receptor, something done naturally by cannabis and certain cannabinoids, significantly reduced brain damage, inflammation and neurological impairment in mice following …
Study Finds Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Openings Increase Revenue at Nearby Businesses
Opening a recreational marijuana dispensary can provide a measurable economic boost to surrounding businesses, according to a new study finding that nearby retailers experienced increases …
Study Finds CBD Reduces Liver Scarring and Inflammation, Identifies Potential Anti-Fibrosis Mechanism
Cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced liver scarring, inflammation and markers of liver injury in mice, while researchers identified a potential molecular mechanism explaining how the cannabinoid …
New Massachusetts Poll Finds Just 21% of Voters Support Question 8 to Repeal Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales
A new statewide poll finds that more than seven in 10 Massachusetts voters oppose a November ballot measure that would repeal the state’s recreational marijuana …
Federal Appeals Court Finds Louisiana Marijuana Conviction Wrongly Used to Enhance Sentence, but Refuses to Overturn It
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Louisiana marijuana conviction was improperly used to classify a defendant as a career offender, finding that the …
SNDL Increases Indirect Stake in Major U.S. Marijuana Operator Parallel From 67% to 92%
SNDL has increased its indirect economic interest in Parallel, a major U.S. marijuana operator with businesses in Florida, Texas and Massachusetts, from approximately 67% to …
