Andira Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in cannabinoid-based therapeutics, today announced breakthrough results from an independent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) study conducted by Element Materials Technology. The study found that Silvanex™ — Andira’s flagship infection control platform — demonstrated no detectable resistance potential against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a rare achievement in AMR research.
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
U.S. House Bill Filed to Protect Small Cannabis Farmers and Producers
Today, Congressmember Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced legislation that would enshrine the right for small cannabis producers to ship and sell their products directly to consumers. This bill, the Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act, would enable small farmers and producers to operate their businesses within and across state lines. The legislation is specifically targeted …
Leading Retirement Solutions Offers Cannabis Companies a Stable Path to 401(k) Plans
Cannabis companies looking to offer retirement benefits often face major hurdles—from federal regulatory restrictions to sudden plan cancellations. But one company is working to change that. Leading Retirement Solutions (LRS) has emerged as a key player in helping cannabis operators provide reliable, compliant, and cost-effective 401(k) plans. For an industry where many major custodians and …
US Senate Confirms Terrance Cole as DEA Administrator, Says Cannabis Rescheduling Will Be “One of My First Priorities”
The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Terrance Cole as the next administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), installing a leader who has pledged to prioritize the agency’s ongoing review of marijuana’s federal status. Nominated in February by President Donald Trump, Cole brings over 20 years of DEA experience, including overseas assignments and a stint …
Massachusetts Marijuana Stores Pass $8 Billion in Gross Adult-use Sales
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) announced today that adult-use Marijuana Establishments have surpassed $8 billion in gross sales after a record-breaking first half of 2025, according to sales data published to the agency’s Open Data platform. Adult-use licensees including Marijuana Retailers, Delivery Operators and Couriers, and Microbusinesses with Delivery Endorsements crossed the $8 billion sales …
Study: CBD May Block Addictive Effects of Cocaine and Caffeine, Targeting Brain Matrix Genes
According to a new study published in Addiction Neuroscience, cannabidiol (CBD) could protect against the behavioral effects of cocaine and caffeine when used together, by altering gene expression in a key brain region associated with reward. Researchers from Universidad de la República and the Biological Research Institute Clemente Estable in Uruguay conducted the study on …
Maryland Cannabis Sales Reach $578 Million in 2025, Up 4% From Same Period in 2024
Legal marijuana sales in Maryland reached $97,470,862 in June, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to $578.16 million, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Although slightly below the record-breaking $102.7 million sold in May, June’s total remains one of the highest since adult-use sales began in July 2023. Adult-use purchases continued to …
Texas Senate Committee to Hold Public Hearing July 22 on Bill That Would Ban Most Hemp-Derived THC Products
Senate Bill 5, legislation that would effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC products in Texas, is scheduled for a public hearing Tuesday, July 22 at 9 a.m. in the Senate State Affairs Committee. The measure, filed at the start of the special legislative session by State Senator Charles Perry (R), would outlaw the …
U.S. Senate Advances Nomination of Terrence Cole as DEA Administrator
The U.S. Senate has approved a cloture motion to advance the nomination of Terrance Cole as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), clearing a major procedural hurdle over five months after Cole’s initial nomination. The 44 to 43 vote, held Monday evening, allows the Senate to move toward a final confirmation vote, which has …
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Special Session Bill that Would Ban Most Hemp-Derived THC Products, Regulate Other Hemp Products
Texas lawmakers kicked off their special legislative session Monday with the filing of Senate Bill 5, a measure that would dramatically tighten regulations on hemp-derived products, effectively banning the sale of anything containing cannabinoids other than cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabigerol (CBG). The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Charles Perry (R), would prohibit the manufacture, sale, …
