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New York Office Of Cannabis Management Partners With Seneca Falls Police Department To Shut Down Four Illegal Stores

On August 14, 2025, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), in partnership with the Seneca Falls Police Department, the Waterloo Village Police Department, and the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, executed four search warrants at businesses suspected of illegally selling cannabis without a New York State license. On the basis of complaints by …

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Study: Over Half of Dutch Brain Tumor Patients Have Used Cannabis, Many for Symptom Relief

A new study from the Amsterdam University Medical Center has found that more than half of Dutch patients with a primary brain tumor have used cannabis at some point, with many citing relief of symptoms such as sleep issues, anxiety, and depression. Researchers surveyed 100 adult patients visiting the neuro-oncology outpatient clinic between August and …

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Massachusetts Opens Public Comment on Social Marijuana Consumption Rules

Massachusetts is moving closer to allowing marijuana use in social settings and at events, with the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) now accepting public feedback on proposed regulations months in the making. The CCC voted unanimously Thursday to publish details of the comment period on its website by August 20, though written submissions are already being …

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21 Texas Senators Refile Bill to Ban Hemp-Derived THC at Start of New Session

Twenty Republicans and one Democrat in the Texas Legislature filed legislation today that would prohibit hemp-derived THC and all related products, reviving a measure that recently cleared the Senate but needs to be voted on again now that the legislature is in a new special session. The proposal, Senate Bill 6, is identical to Senate …

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Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown to Reduce Liver Fibrosis by Targeting Lipid Build-Up and Inflammation

Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may offer a new treatment pathway for liver fibrosis by addressing both fat accumulation and inflammation, according to the results of a new study from researchers in South Korea. The study, published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy and conducted by scientists at Ewha Womans University and The Catholic University of …

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Study: Researchers Discover Rare Flavoalkaloids in Cannabis Leaves

Researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Africa have identified a rare group of natural compounds—flavoalkaloids—within the leaves of certain Cannabis strains, marking the first time these substances have been detected in the plant. The findings, published in the Journal of Chromatography A, could open new doors for medicinal research beyond the well-known cannabinoids like THC …

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Bruce Stebbins Reappointed to Second Five-Year Term on Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg have reappointed Bruce Stebbins to a second five-year term as the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s regulated industry appointee. “I am excited to begin a new term, and want to thank the Governor, Attorney General and Treasurer for their confidence in my reappointment,” …

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Study: Endophytic Fungus From Cannabis Shown to Produce CBD

Researchers have identified a fungus living inside cannabis leaves that can directly produce cannabidiol (CBD), potentially offering a new way to meet rising global demand for the compound. The study, published in the South African Journal of Botany, details the isolation of an endophytic fungal strain known as RF-1 from the upper leaves of Cannabis …

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Study: Most Cannabis Growers in Italy and UK Also Garden Other Plants, and Many Started There First

A study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy finds that the majority of small-scale cannabis growers in Italy and the United Kingdom also cultivate other plants—and in most cases, they were gardeners before they began growing cannabis. Researchers surveyed 1,302 people who had grown cannabis in the prior year, collecting detailed information on …

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Study: Researchers Develop Glove That Can Produce CBD-Infused Microfibers for Wound Treatment

A team of researchers from Florida International University, Clemson University, and Virginia Commonwealth University has developed a glove capable of producing cannabidiol (CBD)-infused microfibers for potential wound care applications. The ultralow-power electrospinning glove operates with just a 1-volt DC input, a dramatic reduction from the tens of kilovolts typically required by traditional electrospinning systems, according …

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