A case report published in the Brazilian Journal of Biology finds that full-spectrum cannabis oil may be an effective treatment for chronic pain and sleep dysfunction associated with myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Researchers from Universidade Federal da Paraíba and Universidade de São Paulo studied a 28-year-old woman with chronic muscular TMD and poor sleep quality …
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Washington D.C. Council Approves Bill Extending Medical Cannabis Licenses, Sending it to Mayor Bowser
The Washington D.C. Council has approved the Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, formally sending it to Mayor Muriel Bowser for consideration. The measure amends the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999 to extend the expiration dates of conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses. Specifically, it changes the …
D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Top $10.9 Million in September, Up 182% From Last Year
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana program reported $10,939,371 in total sales for September 2025, a sharp 182% increase over the $3,884,222 recorded in September 2024, and well above the previous monthly record of $8.8 million. According to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, manufacturers accounted for the majority of growth, with sales surging to $5.18 million …
Wisconsin Medical Cannabis Bill Scheduled for October 22 Public Hearing
Wisconsin lawmakers will hold a public hearing next week on Senate Bill 534, legislation that would establish a regulated medical cannabis program. The hearing, which was scheduled the same day the bill was introduced, is set for October 22 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 330 Southwest of the State Capitol.
Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Filed by Seven Republican Lawmakers, Referred to Senate Health Committee
Legislation to legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin, Senate Bill 534, was officially filed today by a group of seven Republican lawmakers. The legislation, filed by Senators Patrick Testin and Mary Felzkwoski (Senate President), and Representatives Patrick Snyder, Dean Kaufert, Dan Knodl, Paul Melotik and Todd Novak, was immediately referred to the Senate Committee on Health …
Michigan Lawmakers Considers Freeze on Cannabis Business Licenses, Limit Dispensaries by Population, Regulation of Synthetics
Michigan’s Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee is reviewing proposed legislation that would freeze new cannabis business licenses, cap the number of dispensaries by population, and impose stricter regulations on hemp-derived synthetic products. The package of proposals, introduced by State Senator Sam Singh (D), would stop the state from issuing new licenses for testing labs, transport companies, …
Nevada Cannabis Board Chair Adriana Guzman Fralick Enters Attorney General Race
Adriana Guzman Fralick, chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, has launched a campaign for attorney general. Fralick, an attorney with decades of experience in state government and private practice, announced her run with a pledge to bring integrity and transparency to the attorney general’s office. She said her campaign will focus on ensuring that …
FBI Data Shows Marijuana Possession Arrests Make Up Over 20% of All Drug-Related Arrests
Despite 24 states having legalized recreational cannabis and 40 having legalized medical cannabis, state and local law enforcement arrested nearly 190,000 people for marijuana possession in 2024, making up more than 22% of all drug arrests nationwide, according to new FBI data. The FBI’s Crime Data Explorer reports at least 204,036 marijuana-related arrests last year, …
Vermont to Launch Cannabis Business and Cultivation Workshops in December
Vermont State University is teaming up with the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Vermont Cannabis Control Board to provide hands-on training for those looking to enter the state’s regulated cannabis industry. The initiative includes a two-day series of short-term workshops on December 5 and 6 at the VTSU Johnson campus. Designed for …
Federal Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition and Allow Expungements Gains 57th Sponsor
Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) has signed on as the newest sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the total number of congressional sponsors to 57. Lawmakers from 26 different states are now backing the measure, underscoring its broadening geographic support across the country. However, no Republican is currently sponsoring the bill.
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