A year after Germany legalized marijuana for personal use and cultivation, nearly 300 cannabis clubs have received government approval to operate under the country’s new regulatory system. According to a nationwide survey of state regulatory offices, 293 cannabis cultivation associations—commonly referred to as cannabis clubs—have been approved since the Cannabis Act took effect on April …
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North Dakota’s New Medical Marijuana Edibles Law Takes Effect August 1
Starting August 1, medical marijuana patients in North Dakota will be able to access regulated edible products, following the signing of House Bill 1203 by Governor Kelly Armstrong in April. The new law adds edibles—specifically lozenges and geometric-shaped items like bars and chews—to the state’s medical marijuana program, while imposing strict production and packaging standards …
Study: Strong Majority of IBD Patients Believe Cannabis and CBD Oil Help Manage Symptoms
A strong majority of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) believe cannabis and CBD oil provide meaningful symptom relief, according to a new study published in the journal Academic Medicine. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and affiliated institutions surveyed 139 individuals, including 93 IBD patients and 33 without the condition. Over half of IBD …
Oregon Cannabis Cafe Initiative Clears First Hurdle, Ballot Title Expected July 23
Oregon officials have confirmed that proponents of the Cannabis Social Lounge Act have submitted the required number of valid signatures to receive a ballot title, a key step toward putting the proposal to a vote in 2026. The Oregon Elections Division has certified that Initiative Petition 2026-040 has received the required number of valid sponsorship …
Study: CBD Shown to Ease Parkinson’s Treatment Side Effects Without Reducing Benefits
A new study published in the journal Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry found that cannabidiol (CBD), along with its fluorinated derivative PECS-101, can significantly reduce L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia (LID) in an animal model of Parkinson’s disease—without diminishing the motor benefits of L-DOPA. “Despite the widespread use of L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) as the gold standard for dopamine …
Colorado Collected $115 Million in Cannabis Taxes and Fees for First Half of 2025
Colorado brought in $19,639,293 in marijuana taxes and fees in June, bringing the state’s total marijuana-related revenue for the first half of 2025 to $115,100,895. According to data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue, of the revenue collected in June, $18,859,895 came from taxes, while $779,399 was generated from licensing and regulatory fees. The …
Massachusetts Legislative Committee to Hold Public Hearing Tuesday on Twelve Cannabis Bills
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy is scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 22, to review a dozen marijuana-related bills. The proposals span a wide range of topics, including seed legality, social equity, packaging sustainability, advertising, and labor protections for cannabis workers. The hearing will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 …
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) Inhibits Osteosarcoma Growth by Disrupting TNF-α/NF-κB/CCL5 Signaling Pathway
A study published in the journal Phytomedicine “provides the first evidence that CBD inhibits osteosarcoma [a highly aggressive bone cancer] progression by targeting the TNF-α/NF-κB/CCL5 axis, disrupting a coordinated inflammatory-proliferative cascade.” The study, conducted by scientists from multiple departments at Harbin Medical University, including the State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases and the …
Texas Special Legislative Session Begins Monday, Hemp THC Regulations a Key Focus
Texas lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol on Monday, July 21, for a special legislative session with a renewed focus on regulating hemp-derived THC products—an issue Governor Greg Abbott placed front and center in the official agenda. Governor Abbott is calling on the legislature to establish “comprehensive regulations” aimed at hemp-based THC (including …
New Hampshire Legislature Approves Home Marijuana Cultivation for Patients, Sends Bill to Governor Ayotte
[Update: Unfortunately Legiscan did not update their page with the final version of the bill that was approved by both chambers, which removed the cannabis cultivation provision. As such, the legislature did not pass a bill to legalize cannabis cultivation or patients, although they did come close.] Original article: A bill that would allow medical …
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