Nov 01 2023
The University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”) has announced a new master’s degree program that has a large focus on medical marijuana. The university has announced that the new two-year online program under the School of Pharmacy will open in fall 2024, reports the Clarion Ledger. The course will cover two subjects; dietary supplements and medical …
Nov 01 2023
Pennsylvania’s House Health Subcommittee on Health Care held a hearing today to discuss the issue of legalizing marijuana. No specific legislation was considered during today’s hearing, but the subcommittee discussed, in detail, the potential implications of legalizing marijuana and the various approaches that could be taken if the state decides to do so. Subcommittee Chair …
Nov 01 2023
According to a new study, access to CBD leads to a reduction in opioid use. “We investigate the impacts of state legalization of products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive alternative to marijuana, on opioid prescribing rates”, states the abstract of the study, published in the Southern Economic Journal. “Research suggests that legalized medical marijuana may …
Nov 01 2023
Today Scioto Analysis released its most recent cost-benefit analysis looking at the impact of Ohio’s Ballot Issue Two, recreational marijuana legalization. The study found that this policy “will likely generate about $260 million in net benefits for society, though likely results ranged between $200 million in net costs and $1.9 billion of net benefits.” Researchers …
Nov 01 2023
Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today unveils plans and renderings for its “first-of-its-kind, high-end consumption lounge”, DAZED!, at the Las Vegas SuperStore. DAZED! is a marijuana consumption lounge “with VIP booths, expertly crafted canna-cocktails and unique bong chandeliers”, according to a press release sent today. “With 3,000 square feet of mixed-used …
Nov 01 2023
According to a new report the global market for cannabis is expected to grow 640% between 2022 and 2032. According to the new Worldwide Cannabis Market Size Report, conducted by Spherical Insights, the global market for legal marijuana was valued at $26.86 billion as of the start of 2023, and it’s expected to grow to …
Oct 31 2023
A key House committee in Pennsylvania has given approval to legislation that would allow all licensed marijuana growers and processors to sell marijuana directly to patients. The House Health Committee voted 20 to 5 today to pass Senate Bill 773, a little over a month after it was given approval by the full Senate in …
Oct 31 2023
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission on Tuesday officially launched its new website. “The initial launch of regulated adult use cannabis has demonstrated the State of Rhode Island’s success in carefully expanding into this new and growing industry”, says Kim Ahern, Chairperson for the Cannabis Control Commission, in a quote on the front page of …
Oct 31 2023
Today, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $13 million in funds from Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC). According to a press release, this marks the fifth transfer to date, for a total of $39,978,820, since the medical program was formed in late 2018. Additionally, DHSS transferred …
Oct 31 2023
Washington D.C. legalized recreational marijuana years ago, but the federal government has refused to allow it to take effect. A key House committee is now set to consider allowing such sales, while also making a change to federal drug testing laws. The House Rules Committee will soon consider the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) …
