Jan 22 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has appointed Tabatha Robinson, a cannabis official from New York, as the new director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration, the agency responsible for overseeing the state’s recreational and medical marijuana markets. Robinson, currently the executive deputy director of economic development and acting chief equity officer for the New York State Office …
Jan 22 2025
Green Thumb Industries (GTI), which operates Rise dispensaries in Florida, is continuing its effort to sell marijuana alongside convenience stores by filing an appeal with the 1st District Court of Appeal. The appeal follows a January 7 ruling by Administrative Law Judge Joshua Pratt, who sided with state health regulators in rejecting the company’s proposal. …
Jan 22 2025
State Representative Aundre Bumgardner (D) filed House Bill 6056 today, introducing legislation that would allow for the creation of cannabis cafes and restaurants in Connecticut. The bill, titled “An Act Concerning The Establishment Of Cannabis Cafes And Restaurants Offering Cannabis-infused Food Items, Beverages And Other Products,” has been referred to the Joint Committee on General …
Jan 22 2025
Legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for marijuana workers was given approval today by the Washington State House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards. Introduced by State Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self and Mary Fossee on December 30, House Bill 1141 would grant workers in marijuana cultivation and processing the right to unionize and engage in collective …
Jan 22 2025
Mike Tyson, renowned boxing champion and cannabis entrepreneur, and Weldon Angelos, who received a full presidential pardon for marijuana offenses, say they’re optimistic about President Donald Trump’s recent support for marijuana reforms. Both Tyson and Angelos have seen firsthand how the cannabis industry can transform lives and believe Trump’s commitments to reschedule marijuana, expand banking …
Jan 22 2025
A former cannabis executive used insider information obtained from his employment to purchase shares of a rival cannabis company that was privately the target of an acquisition, according to an indictment returned in federal court in Chicago. The indictment accuses Anthony Marisco of obtaining material, non-public information about his company’s agreement to purchase the rival …
Jan 22 2025
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Muscle & Nerve shows that full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil may help treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Alfenas in Brazil, the study focused on both in vitro and in vivo models, using an animal model. “Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is …
Jan 21 2025
Kratom, a plant used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties, is facing a potential ban in Washington State, with the officials considering reclassifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance. In order to voice their opinions, advocates are being urged to submit comments and participate in a listening session scheduled for February 6, …
Jan 21 2025
Legislation to legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana has been filed in the Washington State House of Representatives. House Bill 1449 was filed today by a coalition of 16 state representatives, all Democrats. The measure wood allow everyone 21 and older to cultivate marijuana for personal use. The bill has been referred to the Consumer …
Jan 21 2025
Idaho’s full House of Representatives voted today to approve legislation that would establish a mandatory minimum fine for possessing less than three ounces of marijuana. The House voted 54 to 14 on House Bill 7, sending the measure to the state’s Senate. Approval through the Senate will send the bill to Governor Brad Little. Under …
