A campaign to legalize marijuana for adult use in Oklahoma is set to begin signature gathering this Wednesday, August 6, with the goal of qualifying for the November 2026 ballot. The campaign, led by Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA), is backing State Question 837, a proposed initiative that would legalize marijuana for those 21 …
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Glass House Brands Responds to Federal Raid, Cuts Ties With Labor Contractors, Signs Deal With Teamsters
Glass House Brands has issued its first statement following a federal immigration raid last month on two of its California marijuana farms, confirming that nine of its employees were detained and announcing sweeping changes to its labor practices. The raids, which occurred July 10 and were led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulted …
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammation and Redness in Rosacea, Especially When Combined With Antibiotic
A new study from researchers at The Catholic University of Korea finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may provide a promising treatment for rosacea, particularly when combined with the commonly used antibiotic metronidazole (MET). Using an animal model of rosacea, scientists found that both CBD and MET significantly reduced redness, skin thickening, and mast cell infiltration. The …
Study: CBD Reduces Seizures in Over Half of Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, With Some Achieving Full Seizure Control
A new real-world study involving over 550 children with severe epilepsy found that purified cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced seizure frequency in more than half of patients, including some who became seizure-free. The study is being published in the October 2025 issue of the journal Epilepsy & Behavior, and it was published online of ahead of …
Study: Cooler Temperatures Boost Purple Pigment in Cannabis Without Reducing CBD or Flower Yield
A new study shows that exposing cannabis plants to cooler temperatures significantly increases anthocyanin production—the compound responsible for purple pigmentation—without reducing flower weight or cannabidiol (CBD) content. Published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, the study was led by researchers from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the University of Wisconsin. Using a genetically stable …
Study: CBD May Ease Joint Pain From Breast Cancer Treatment, Phase 2 Trial Finds
A phase 2 clinical trial published in the journal Cancer Medicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitor therapy in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Researchers from the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Michigan School of Public Health enrolled 39 women experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms related …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Top $79 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $539 Million as Price Per Gram Reaches New Low of $3.33
Oregon marijuana retailers sold $79,450,772 worth of products in July, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The figure, which is a roughly 4% increase from the total sales for June, pushes the state’s all-time cannabis sales total to $7.72 billion since legal sales began in October 2016. From January through …
U.S. Senate Passes Bill That Would Expand Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis, Already Passed House
The full U.S. Senate has approved the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), with a key provision that allows veterans to participate in state-level medical cannabis programs. The vote was 87 to 9. The bipartisan provision, backed by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), was included in the …
Texas Senate Gives Final Approval to Bill Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products, Sends It to House
The Texas Senate has given final approval to Senate Bill 5, legislation that would ban hemp-derived THC products and impose sweeping restrictions on the sale and manufacturing of CBD and CBG items. The measure cleared its third and final reading in the Senate today and has now been officially sent to the Texas House, which …
Delaware Officially Launches Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales
Today, Delaware made history as legal adult-use cannabis sales officially began across the First State. Starting this morning, adults aged 21 and over can legally purchase recreational marijuana and marijuana products from licensed cannabis retailers, marking a major milestone in the implementation of Delaware’s cannabis legalization effort.
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