Apr 22 2025
According to a new study from Mayo Clinic researchers, psilocybin therapy may help ease psychological suffering in cancer patients. A new systematic review published in the journal Palliative & Supportive Care finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may significantly reduce symptoms of psychological and existential distress in people with life-threatening cancer. The review was conducted by researchers …
Apr 21 2025
Ohio has officially recorded more than 25 million legal marijuana transactions since the launch of its medical cannabis market in 2019. According to new data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, there have been 25,095,944 total transactions in the state’s regulated marijuana system as of April 19. That figure includes both medical …
Apr 21 2025
The Assembly Judiciary Committee today approved Assembly Bill 203, legislation that would significantly reshape Nevada’s cannabis laws by broadening access for social equity operators, easing delivery and packaging rules, and revising licensing and tax provisions. Filed by Assemblymember Max Carter (D), AB 203 creates a Social Equity Liaison within the Cannabis Compliance Board and allows …
Apr 21 2025
The North Dakota Legislature has officially sent a bill to the governor that would legalize certain edible medical marijuana products. House Bill 1203, introduced by Representative Jim Vetter (R) in January with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, received final passage in the House on April 15 with a 70 to 21 vote. The Senate had …
Apr 21 2025
The Iowa House of Representatives has passed legislation that would legalize the use of psilocybin for individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). House File 978, sponsored by Representative John Wills (R), was approved today by a vote of 84 to 6. The measure establishes a regulated system for the cultivation, production, testing, and supervised …
Apr 21 2025
Canadian cannabis exporters have avoided steep tariffs—at least for now—after Israel’s Finance Minister stepped in to block a controversial plan to impose duties as high as 165% on marijuana imported from Canada. The decision halts a proposal put forward on April 10 by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat. That plan would have imposed …
Apr 21 2025
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer nominated attorney and government regulations expert Joshua Sanderlin to serve as the state’s next Marijuana Commissioner. Sanderlin has over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance, with a focus on shaping state-level cannabis laws and markets. His nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. …
Apr 21 2025
The Minnesota House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee approved legislation today that would provide over $75 million in funding for the state’s Office of Cannabis Management over the next two fiscal years. Filed last month by Representative Kaohly Her (D), the bill was approved on April 21 and has now been sent to the House …
Apr 21 2025
The bipartisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus will soon file two marijuana-related bills, including a measure to establish nationwide marijuana banking and a bill to enhance and expand marijuana research. Members of the Caucus recently refiled the STATES 2.0 Act, which would end federal cannabis prohibition in states that have voted to legalize it. The proposal would …
Apr 21 2025
So far in 2025, five cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States Congress. Here’s a breakdown of each proposal. The STATES 2.0 Act (H.R. 2934) Filed in the U.S. House by Representatives Dave Joyce (R), Max Miller (R), and Dina Titus (D), the STATES 2.0 Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to …
