Apr 02 2025
As the movement for marijuana legalization continues to gain momentum across the United States, several states are preparing for potential public votes on the issue in 2026. A number of states are vying to become the 25th to legalize recreational cannabis, including states like New Hampshire, where legalization bills have been advancing in the legislature …
Apr 02 2025
Minnesota State Representatives Nolan West (R) and Keith Allen (R) have filed legislation that would allow marijuana businesses to significantly expand their cultivation capacity. House Bill 2426, which has been referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, would amend state law to increase the allowable plant canopy for licensed medical cannabis combination businesses from …
Apr 02 2025
The Maryland Legislature has sent Governor Wes Moore a bill that would legalize the personal production of certain cannabis concentrates while enabling individuals to seek reduced sentences for certain marijuana-related offenses. House Bill 413 and companion measure Senate Bill 925 have officially been sent to Governor Moore, who is expected to sign the measure into …
Apr 02 2025
Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of its 32nd Florida dispensary in Orange Park on April 4 and 5, 2025. Located at 921 N Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL, the 4,680-square-foot facility is well positioned to serve the medical cannabis community in and around Jacksonville and …
Apr 02 2025
A new pilot study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may offer a safe and potentially effective treatment option for individuals with fibromyalgia. Researchers from the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins University conducted an open-label clinical trial involving five adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Each …
Apr 02 2025
A new peer-reviewed clinical trial conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Reichman University found that sublingual cannabidiol (CBD) may improve clinical outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19. Published in The Israel Medical Association Journal, the double-blind, placebo-controlled study included 10 participants who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Seven patients received CBD extract administered sublingually, …
Apr 02 2025
Two Senate committees in Hawaii have approved legislation that would significantly expand access to medical marijuana and tighten regulations on unlicensed dispensaries. House Bill 302 was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 4 to 1 vote and by the Senate Ways and Means Committee in a unanimous 12 to 0 vote. The …
Apr 02 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Douglas Horn, a former commercial truck driver who was terminated after testing positive for THC following his use of a hemp-based CBD supplement marketed as containing “0% THC.” In a 5-4 decision, the court found that individuals can seek damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt …
Apr 02 2025
Oregon’s marijuana industry generated$78 million in sales in March, a notable increase from the $70 million sold in February. In March, licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries in Oregon sold $78,444,557 worth of marijuana and marijuana products, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Although this is a roughly 5% decrease from the $82 million …
Apr 01 2025
A statewide initiative has been filed in Oregon that would legalize cannabis consumption lounges, creating licensed venues where adults could use marijuana in social settings. The Oregon Cannabis Social Lounge Act (OCSLA), submitted by the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition on March 20, would allow the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to license cannabis lounges …
