The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has issued a formal clarification after an email concerning flavoring and coloring ingredients in marijuana production batches was mistakenly …
Illinois Marijuana Tax Reparations Bill Gains Five New House Cosponsors, Would Provide Direct Cash Payments to Those Harmed by Prohibition
Legislation in Illinois that would use marijuana tax revenue to provide direct cash payments to people disproportionately affected by past marijuana enforcement has gained five …
Study Finds Activating Brain’s Cannabinoid System Reverses PTSD-Like Behaviors in Mice
A new study found that strengthening the brain’s natural cannabinoid signaling system reversed anxiety and social avoidance behaviors associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Reach $917 Million in 2026, Up 5% From Same Period Last Year
Maryland’s legal marijuana market has generated $917.23 million in sales through September 2026, an increase of approximately 5% compared to the same nine-month period in …
Canada Launches Online Applications for Marijuana Possession Pardons
People with eligible marijuana possession convictions in Canada can now apply online to have their records set aside through a new federal application portal. The …
New White House Report Highlights Near-Record-Low Youth Drug Use
A new White House report highlights near-record-low student drug use, with marijuana use remaining substantially less common than alcohol consumption across the three grade levels …
Marijuana Banking Deposits Reach $119.3 Million at Safe Harbor, Up 7.4% From Last Year
Safe Harbor, a financial technology company specializing in banking services for the marijuana industry, reported that average client deposits reached $119.3 million at the end …
Study Finds CBD Improves Memory and Reduces Alzheimer’s-Related Brain Damage
CBD improved memory, protected brain cells and reduced several markers associated with Alzheimer’s disease in a new study involving mice, offering further evidence of the …
Clinical Trial Finds THC, CBD and Terpene Formulation Reduces Morphine Use by Nearly 50% in Patients With Acute Nerve Pain
A randomized clinical trial involving 69 patients found that a single dose of a cannabinoid formulation containing THC, CBD and terpenes reduced morphine consumption by …
National Consumers League Urges Congress Not to Extend Hemp Deadline Without New Regulations
The National Consumers League is urging Congress to reject another extension of the federal hemp deadline unless lawmakers first establish a regulatory framework for hemp-derived …
