Aug 05 2025
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has released its 2024 Annual Report for the state’s medical and adult-use marijuana program, highlighting continued growth in sales, licensing, enforcement, and public health initiatives. Covering the program year from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, the report outlines efforts by the Division of Cannabis …
Aug 05 2025
A new study published by the journal Psychological Research challenges long-held assumptions about chronic marijuana users and impulsive behavior, suggesting that habitual cannabis use may not significantly impair decision-making. Researchers from the University of Texas and Washington State University compared chronic cannabis users to non-users in a series of cognitive and physical tasks. In one …
Aug 04 2025
A group of seven Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation that would require workers’ compensation to reimburse injured employees for the cost of medical marijuana. House Bill 1766 was filed today by Representatives David Delloso, Carol Hill-Evans, Jeanne McNeill, Tarik Khan, Elizabeth Probst, Ben Sanchez, and Khalid Harris, all Democrats. The measure was referred to the …
Aug 04 2025
Ohio’s legal marijuana market generated nearly $1 billion in revenue between the launch of recreational sales in August 2024 and July 26, according to data sent today by the Division of Cannabis Control. From the launch of recreational sales on August 7, 2024, through July 26, 2025, Ohio dispensaries brought in a combined $974 million …
Aug 04 2025
A new marijuana legalization bill has been filed in the Pennsylvania House and referred to the Health Committee, with eight Democratic lawmakers backing the proposal. House Bill 1773, sponsored by Representative David Delloso and seven Democratic colleagues, would legalize marijuana for individuals aged 21 and older. The legislation would allow for personal possession, home cultivation …
Aug 04 2025
A new bill filed in the Texas House would make it a criminal offense to sell or deliver consumable hemp products to anyone under 21, while also restricting store access and employment to those 21 and older. Filed by Representative Charlie Geren (R), HB 256 would amend the state’s Health and Safety Code to formally …
Aug 04 2025
A new bill filed by State Senator Luis Sepulveda (D) would protect dozens of licensed marijuana retailers in New York from being forced to relocate due to proximity to schools. The legislation, Senate Bill 8469, was introduced today and referred to the Senate Rules Committee. It comes just one week after the Office of Cannabis …
Aug 04 2025
Cannabis and psychedelics were among the few substances rated positively for relieving symptoms of eating disorders (EDs), according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The study, which surveyed 7,648 individuals with self-reported EDs or disordered eating, found that while prescription psychotropics were often perceived as beneficial for overall mental health, they were …
Aug 04 2025
A campaign to legalize marijuana for adult use in Oklahoma is set to begin signature gathering this Wednesday, August 6, with the goal of qualifying for the November 2026 ballot. The campaign, led by Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA), is backing State Question 837, a proposed initiative that would legalize marijuana for those 21 …
Aug 04 2025
Glass House Brands has issued its first statement following a federal immigration raid last month on two of its California marijuana farms, confirming that nine of its employees were detained and announcing sweeping changes to its labor practices. The raids, which occurred July 10 and were led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulted …
