Lawmakers in Thailand are preparing to vote on elevating Anutin Charnvirakul, the politician who spearheaded the country’s marijuana decriminalization, to prime minister. Known by many as “cannabis king,” Anutin is expected to secure enough support to form a government, making him Thailand’s third leader in less than a year.
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Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Expected to Open Before Year’s End
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says he expects medical marijuana dispensaries to be up and running before the close of 2025, though he acknowledged the process has taken longer than some anticipated. Speaking at his weekly Team Kentucky briefing, Beshear noted that most dispensaries now have confirmed locations and are preparing for final inspections. However, those …
Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide Garners Additional Sponsors, Bringing Total to 47
Legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would end federal cannabis prohibition has picked up three new cosponsors, raising the total number to 47. The latest lawmakers to add their support are Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA). Their decision to join comes less than a week after the …
California Senate Approves Bill to Reverse Marijuana Tax Hike
The California Senate has approved legislation that would reverse a marijuana tax increase that took effect on July 1. Assembly Bill 564, sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D), was approved through its second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, with a third and final reading expected soon. The measure would suspend an automatic hike in …
Texas Legislation to Ban Hemp THC Dies in the House After Lawmakers Fail to Reach Agreement
Legislation to outlaw hemp-derived THC in Texas is officially dead after House lawmakers failed to reach an agreement before the close of the special session. The proposal, championed by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, sought to prohibit hemp-derived cannabinoids such as THC and CBN while placing heavy restrictions on CBD and CBG. It would have established …
Canada’s Cannabis Industry Added $16 Billion to GDP in 2024, Supported Over 227,000 Jobs
Canada’s legal marijuana sector contributed $16 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, while sustaining more than 227,000 jobs nationwide, according to a new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The report, titled High Impact, Green Growth: The Economic Footprint of Canada’s Cannabis Industry, was conducted by the Canadian Chamber of …
Study: THC Supplementation Improves Inflammation and Metabolic Health in HIV Model
A new study published in the peer reviewed journal Science Advances has found that long-term, low-dose THC supplementation may offer significant health benefits for people living with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). For the study, researchers from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute tested the effects of THC in simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected, ART-treated …
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Report Shows Nearly 50,000 Active Cards, 374 Licensed Businesses
Mississippi’s medical marijuana industry is seeing steady patient growth even as the number of licensed businesses dips slightly, according to a new report from the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association. The report, covering Summer 2024 through Summer 2025, found that active medical cannabis cards are increasing by roughly 350 every week. In June 2024, there were …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $10.39 Million in August, Second Highest on Record
Rhode Island marijuana retailers generated $10.39 million in sales in August, the second highest monthly total ever recorded, topped only by July’s record-breaking figure. According to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, the new data brings the state’s year-to-date total to $79,166,178, purchased across 2,263,831 different transactions at an average of $34.97.
Second Amendment Foundation Appeals Federal Ban on Gun Ownership for Medical Marijuana Patients
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed its opening brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, pressing forward in its challenge to the federal prohibition on firearm ownership for medical marijuana patients. The case, Greene v. Bondi, stems from a lower court ruling dismissing the suit. SAF is joined in the appeal by Warren …
