Jan 25 2025
House Bill 1449, which would legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana in Washington State, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Consumer Protection & Business Committee on January 28 at 1:30 PM. The bill, filed by a group of 16 state representatives, would allow those 21 and older to grow up to six …
Jan 25 2025
In 2024, 11 states surpassed $1 billion in legal marijuana sales. Collectively, these states accounted for a large majority of the $23.2 billion sold across the 21 states with operational recreational markets. California led the pack with $4.2 billion in sales, followed by Michigan, which brought in $3.1 billion. Illinois ($1.8 billion) and Massachusetts ($1.75 …
Jan 25 2025
Yesterday, Senate Bill 146, which would protect the parental rights of qualified medical marijuana patients in Florida, was officially assigned to three Senate committees. If enacted, the legislation filed by State Senator Tina Polsky (D) would amend section 39.806 of the Florida Statutes to ensure that a parent’s status as a medical marijuana patient cannot …
Jan 25 2025
Researchers from the University of Michigan have conducted a feasibility pilot study on a novel coaching intervention aimed at helping Veterans optimize their use of medical cannabis products for managing chronic pain. The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and available online via the U.S. National Library of Medicine, involved Veterans with chronic …
Jan 25 2025
Anxiety is challenging condition experienced by millions of people every day, but many marijuana strains are known for their calming, anxiety-fighting effects. Among the hundreds if not thousands of marijuana strains on the market, some are notably better than others in terms of their ability to combat anxiety. The following list of the top strains …
Jan 24 2025
Rhode Island House Bill 5186, a measure to temporarily decriminalize psilocybin that was introduced today by 10 state representatives, has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Sponsored by Representatives Potter, McNamara, Batista, Craven, Donovan, Speakman, Spears, Slater, Bennett, and Cruz, the legislation would decriminalize the possession and personal cultivation of small amounts of psilocybin, …
Jan 24 2025
Cannabigerol (CBG), a cannabis compound, may help to treat atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published in the journal Cells. Researchers from the Catholic University of Korea used both cellular and mouse models of AD to evaluate the therapeutic effects of CBG. The findings revealed significant reductions in inflammation and improvements in skin health. …
Jan 24 2025
Legislation to prohibit the workplace discrimination of medical marijuana patients has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Hawaii Legislature. House Bill 325, filed last week by eight lawmakers, will have a public hearing held on January 28 at 9:00AM in House conference room 309 via videoconference. The hearing will be held by the …
Jan 24 2025
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has scheduled an event at the State Capitol Building to celebrate the state passing $1 billion in licensed marijuana sales. “New York State has officially surpassed $1 billion in retail cannabis sales, marking a major milestone in the state’s commitment to building an equitable and sustainable cannabis industry”, …
Jan 24 2025
In a recent interview, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, says the bank “probably would” begin offering services to marijuana businesses if federal law changes. Speaking this week on an episode of “The Unshakeables,” a podcast produced by JPMorgan Chase, Dimon said the enactment of federal marijuana banking legislation would significantly influence the bank’s …
