A proposed initiative to legalize medical marijuana in Idaho has failed to qualify for the November ballot despite organizers reporting that they collected more than twice the minimum number of signatures required statewide. The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced Tuesday that the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act did not submit enough valid petition signatures to …
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Federal Marijuana Agriculture Research and Education Bill Doubles Sponsor Count to Four
Federal legislation to fund marijuana agriculture research and education at minority-serving colleges and universities gained two new sponsors Monday, doubling its total number of supporters in the U.S. House. Representatives LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) joined the Establishing and Developing University Cannabis Agriculture Techniques and Excellence Act of 2026, known as the …
D.C. Councilmember Files Bills Extending Medical Marijuana Licenses and Expanding Enforcement Powers
Three companion measures filed with the D.C. Council would extend conditional medical marijuana licenses for another year while expanding enforcement authority over licensed and unlicensed establishments that sell prohibited substances. The measures were introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) and retained by the Council on Tuesday. B26-0759 is an emergency bill, B26-0760 is a …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to Deschedule Cannabis Reaches 75 Sponsors
Federal legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act has gained another sponsor in the U.S. House. Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) signed on Tuesday as a sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the proposal to 75 total sponsors. Strickland is the 13th lawmaker to add their name to the …
Radiation-Responsive CBD Delivery System Protected Against Acute Radiation Injury in New Animal Study
A radiation-sensitive drug delivery system containing cannabidiol (CBD) reduced organ damage and increased survival among mice exposed to gamma radiation, according to a study published in Materials Today Bio. Researchers developed polymer micelles containing CBD that were designed to remain stable under normal conditions but release the cannabinoid when exposed to gamma radiation. The micelles …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Grow an Average of 25.5% in First Three Months Following Intoxicating Hemp Ban
Ohio’s licensed marijuana market has posted strong year-over-year growth in each of the first three full months since the state’s ban on intoxicating hemp products took effect on March 20. According to data from the research firm Headset, marijuana sales increased 32% in April compared with April 2025. This was followed by year-over-year increases of …
New York Launches Statewide ‘Cannabis Honestly’ Youth and Family Education Campaign
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched Cannabis Honestly, a statewide public education campaign designed to provide young people, families and other trusted adults with practical, evidence-informed information about cannabis. The campaign was developed following a yearlong “Listen and Learn” initiative involving more than 450 young people, parents, educators and community …
Ascend Wellness Schedules Reverse Stock Split Vote Ahead of Planned U.S. Exchange Uplisting
Ascend Wellness Holdings announced Monday that it will ask stockholders to approve a reverse stock split as the multistate marijuana operator prepares to pursue a listing on a major U.S. stock exchange. The company has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a virtual special meeting scheduled for …
Gun Rights Groups Sue Pennsylvania Over Veteran’s Carry License Denial Tied to 1994 Marijuana Conviction
Gun Owners of America and the Gun Owners Foundation have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of an Air Force veteran challenging a Pennsylvania law that permanently bars people with certain drug convictions, including a minor marijuana possession offense from more than 30 years ago, from obtaining a license to carry a firearm. The lawsuit …
Pennsylvania Bill Would Add Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permits for Small and Diverse Businesses
Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation that would authorize six additional medical marijuana dispensary permits, with one issued in each of the state’s six medical marijuana regions. House Bill 2694 was filed today and referred to the House Health Committee. The measure is sponsored by State Representative Nathan Davidson (D), with State Representatives David Madsen (D), …
