A bipartisan group of 18 state senators has introduced legislation in Pennsylvania that would expand access to medical marijuana for terminally ill patients. Senate Bill 1035, referred to the Law and Justice Committee today, would amend the state’s Medical Marijuana Act to create a new section titled “Compassionate Access to Medical Marijuana,” also known as …
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Nebraska Senator Files Formal Complaint Over Emergency Medical Cannabis Regulations
Nebraska State Senator John Cavanaugh has filed a formal complaint against emergency regulations recently adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission and signed by Governor Jim Pillen, arguing that they directly contradict both voter-approved law and the state constitution. In his October 2 filing to Senator Ben Hansen, chair of the Legislature’s Executive Board, Cavanaugh …
Steve Eisman, Portrayed in The Big Short, Invests in Marijuana Stocks and Believes Trump May Take Significant Action
Steve Eisman, the investor known from The Big Short for predicting the housing market crash, says he’s entered the marijuana sector with a small investment and believes President Donald Trump may soon take significant federal action. Speaking on the Lemonade Stand podcast, Eisman was asked what areas of the market he’s watching.
California Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products Under Legal Cannabis Rules
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 8, a measure that brings intoxicating hemp products under the state’s cannabis regulatory framework. The law, authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D), closes “loopholes” that have allowed hemp manufacturers to sell intoxicating products, including those containing THC, outside of licensed dispensaries.
Kentucky Approves 25,000 Sq. Ft. Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken another major step forward with the approval of one of the state’s largest cultivation operations. Governor Andy Beshear announced today via press release that Natural State GreenGrass CannaCo, a Tier III facility based in Madison County, has been cleared to begin cultivation.
Study: Analysis of 2 Million Tweets Finds Public Perception of Cannabis Skews Positive
A new study published in AJPM Focus examined more than 2.8 million cannabis-related tweets from across the United States, providing one of the most detailed looks to date at how marijuana is being discussed on social media. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that 22.6% of posts carried a positive sentiment toward …
Study: Cannabinoids May Ease Dementia Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Patients
A systematic review published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology finds that cannabinoids may help manage the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Padua School of Medicine, Padova University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm University reviewed nearly 1,800 studies, and based on strict inclusion criteria narrowed …
Oregon Cannabis Sales Reach $74.5 Million in September, $693 Million Year to Date
Oregon marijuana retailers sold $74,505,535 worth of products in September, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. That’s down slightly from the $78 million sold in September 2024, with the decline tied in part to average prices falling 11% year over year. Despite the 11% drop in prices, sales are down …
Florida Appeals Court Rules Marijuana Odor Alone No Longer Justifies Vehicle Searches
Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal has ruled that police can no longer search vehicles solely based on the smell of marijuana, citing constitutional protections and the state’s evolving cannabis laws. The court overturned its own 2021 precedent, saying legislative changes — including Florida’s medical marijuana program and the legalization of hemp — mean the …
Australia’s Cannabis Market Sees Surging Imports, Growing Exports and Record Domestic Production
Australia’s legal cannabis industry has experienced dramatic growth in imports, exports, and domestic production over the past four years, according to new data released by the Office of Drug Control (ODC). The latest figures provide a detailed snapshot of how the country is sourcing, producing, and stockpiling marijuana to meet rising demand at home and …
