Jun 04 2025
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the nation’s oldest cannabis policy group, has issued a call to action to encourage Congress to oppose any removal of federal provisions protecting state medical cannabis laws. “The White House’s 2026 fiscal year budget request calls for the repeal of a long-standing federal budget rider …
Jun 04 2025
A newly released House spending bill spearheaded by Republicans includes language that would ban most cannabinoid-based products currently sold nationwide. The legislation, introduced by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, includes a provision that would federally ban consumable cannabis products containing any measurable amount of THC—or …
Jun 04 2025
A large-scale study conducted across 19 universities and hospitals in Thailand, along with the Ministry of Public Health, found that medical-grade cannabidiol (CBD)-enriched oil significantly reduced seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, with most patients tolerating the treatment for over a year. The prospective observational study followed 101 pediatric patients between 2021 and 2023. Participants …
Jun 04 2025
Several states are making notable progress toward legalizing marijuana for adult use, with strong public backing and rising legislative interest. While 24 states have already enacted recreational legalization, the following eight are among the most likely to join them next.
Jun 04 2025
Licensed marijuana stores in New Mexico sold $49,822,238 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in May, according to data released by the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department. This included 1,226,990 individual transactions. Of the May total, $37,947,948.06 came from adult-use purchases. The new numbers push New Mexico’s marijuana sales total for 2025 to $239,646,337.38. Since …
Jun 04 2025
The Maine Senate has narrowly approved legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, passing the measure 17 to 16 and setting it up for consideration by the governor. House Bill 1034 removes criminal penalties for adults 21 and older who possess up to one gram of psilocybin or one ounce of psilocybin-containing …
Jun 03 2025
Governor Josh Stein has announced the formation of a new advisory council tasked with examining North Carolina’s approach to cannabis policy, including the potential for expunging past marijuana convictions and legalizing adult-use marijuana. The move comes as Stein pushes for stricter regulations on intoxicating cannabis products and calls for a balanced system that protects public …
Jun 03 2025
The New Hampshire Senate is set to vote Thursday, June 5, on legislation that would decriminalize the possession of psilocybin (the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms). House Bill 528, sponsored by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), passed the House with strong bipartisan support in May. While the original version of the bill would have …
Jun 03 2025
New York’s legal cannabis market continues to gain momentum, with May 2025 sales reaching $114.8 million, according to data from research firm Headset. May marked one of the strongest months of the year, trailing only behind March. The year-to-date sales from January through May now total approximately $464.5 million, putting the state on track to …
Jun 03 2025
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue today for the first quarter of 2025. As of May 16, total cannabis tax revenue from first quarter returns is $237.4 million. This figure includes $140.6 million in cannabis excise tax and $96.8 million in sales tax collected from cannabis businesses. These …
