President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Sara Carter, said during her Senate confirmation hearing today that cannabis rescheduling is a bipartisan issue. During the hearing, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) focused his questions on the administration’s pending decision over whether marijuana should move from Schedule I to …
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Washington D.C. Bill Would Double Lifespan of Medical Cannabis Licenses, Reinstate Expired Approvals
D.C. Councilmember Phil Mendelson, at the request of Mayor Muriel Bowser, has introduced legislation to double the lifespan of conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses, as well as retroactively reinstate those that have already expired. The measure, filed yesterday as Council Bill 260344, comes as dozens of applicants work to convert their conditional licenses into …
Study of 20 Countries Finds Medical Cannabis Legalization Associated With Reduction in Tobacco and Amphetamine Use
A new study covering 20 countries, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, finds that medical cannabis legalization is associated with a large reduction in tobacco and amphetamine use. “Amidst the global shift toward cannabis legalization, this study examines medical cannabis (MC) sales as an indicator of economic …
Michigan Bill Would Let Tribes Operate Marijuana Businesses, Put Hemp Under Oversight of Cannabis Regulatory Agency
State Representative Joseph Aragona (R) has introduced House Bill 4967, a proposal that would significantly update Michigan’s cannabis framework. Filed today and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform, the bill would give the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) direct oversight over hemp cultivation, processing, distribution, and sales. Consumable hemp products, including products with hemp-derived THC …
Calgary Approves Cannabis Sales at All-Ages Events
The City of Calgary has amended the Business Licence Bylaw (32M98) to align with provincial cannabis regulations, allowing licensed retailers to sell cannabis at all-ages events, provided all sales and consumption take place in designated areas where minors are prohibited. “Calgary is committed to clear regulations that promote public safety,” says Melanie Bishoff, manager of …
Ohio: Legal Cannabis Sales Pass $3 Billion Across 30.6 Million Transactions
Ohio’s legal marijuana market has officially passed $3 billion in total sales across over 30.6 million transactions. According to newly released data from the Division of Cannabis Control, total legal sales reached $3,016,366,754 as of September 6. Of this amount, recreational marijuana accounted for roughly $785.5 million, while medical marijuana sales topped $2.23 billion. Recreational …
Cannabinoids Show Potential in Sepsis Treatment, Review Finds
A new review published in the journal Inflammation Research highlights the potential of cannabinoids as therapeutic agents for sepsis, a condition responsible for one in five deaths worldwide and the third leading cause of hospital fatalities. Conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, the analysis focused on preclinical studies exploring the role …
U.S. House Bill to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition Gains 7 New Sponsors, Now at 54
A legislative push to repeal federal marijuana prohibition continues to grow in the U.S. House, with seven more Democrats adding their names as sponsors of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. With these additions, the measure now has 54 cosponsors. Representatives Shontel Brown (D-OH), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Robert Garcia (D-CA), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), …
Vireo Growth Records First-Ever Legal Recreational Cannabis Sale in Minnesota
Vireo Growth Inc. has officially launched adult-use marijuana sales in Minnesota across eight outlets, marking a historic milestone for the company and the state’s new recreational market. On September 16, Vireo completed its first adult-use sale at its downtown Minneapolis Green Goods dispensary.
Hawaii House Judiciary Chair Vows to Revive Marijuana Legalization Bill Next Year
A leading Hawaii lawmaker says he plans to reintroduce legislation to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older next year, keeping the issue alive after it stalled in the 2025 session despite overwhelmingly passing the Senate. Representative David Tarnas (D), chair of the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee, introduced HB 1246 earlier this year …
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