Jan 05 2025
Maryland lawmakers have set the stage for a significant expansion of cannabis-related activities by prefiling Senate Bill 215 and House Bill 132 for the upcoming 2025 legislative session, which begins January 8. The bills, introduced by the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee, propose the establishment of on-site cannabis consumption establishments and …
Jan 03 2025
A Minnesota task force advising lawmakers on psychedelic medicine policy has recommended decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms and establishing a state-regulated clinical program to treat mental health disorders. The 23-member Psychedelic Medicine Task Force released its 191-page report on New Year’s Day. Composed of legislators, state agency heads, tribal representatives, veterans, and healthcare professionals, the group approved …
Jan 03 2025
Researchers from the University of Alberta and Western Canada High School have conducted a study exploring the therapeutic potential of psilocybin in mitigating behavioral despair and cognitive impairments caused by chronic stress. Published in the peer reviewed journal Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, the research focuses on the interaction between the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis …
Jan 03 2025
Licensed marijuana stores in Washington State sold $109.12 million in December, bringing the year’s total sales to $1.135 billion. December’s marijuana sales total represents a nearly $9 million increase from the $100.4 million sold in November, and it marks a 1.4% increase from December 2023, according to the research firm Headset. This brings the 2024 …
Jan 03 2025
Robert M. Coupe, Delaware’s first marijuana commissioner, is stepping down after a 40-year career in public service to join the private sector as Chief of Staff at CRx Construction in Rehoboth Beach. During his tenure, Coupe led the newly established Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, overseeing the implementation of Delaware’s regulated adult-use marijuana market under …
Jan 03 2025
As we enter 2025, the strains listed below stand as the most popular among cannabis consumers. Our January 2025 list of the most popular marijuana strains brings a mix of timeless classics and rising stars, reflecting the diverse preferences of cannabis enthusiasts across the nation. The list was compiled using data from several state regulatory …
Jan 03 2025
State Representative Mitch Rosenwald filed House Bill 83 today, proposing landmark legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of Florida’s public employees who are qualified medical marijuana patients. The “Medical Marijuana Public Employee Protection Act” seeks to prevent discrimination against public employees and job applicants for lawful medical marijuana use, while setting clear guidelines for its …
Jan 03 2025
Florida’s medical marijuana industry continued its strong performance in December, with $145,551,582 in sales reported. This brings the year-to-date total for 2024 to an impressive $1.81 billion, reaffirming Florida’s position as the largest medical marijuana market in the nation. This is according to data released by the research firm Headset. Dried marijuana flower remained the …
Jan 03 2025
Marijuana sales in California reached $332 million in December, according to data from the Seattle-based research firm Headset. While this marked a decrease from the $346 million reported in November, it brought the state’s total marijuana sales for 2024 to an impressive $4.2 billion. These sales generated over $900 million in tax revenue for the …
Jan 03 2025
In Rhode Island, December marked the fifth month this year with sales above $10 million. The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation reports that legal marijuana sales in December totaled $10.11 million, with $8.32 million attributed to recreational sales and $1.79 million to medical marijuana. December’s figures bring the 2024 total to $118,321,577 across 3.2 …
