A proposal to give marijuana cultivation facilities more time to pay their excise taxes has passed both chambers of the Maine Legislature and is expected to be sent soon to Governor Janet Mills. The measure, LD 1654, was introduced by Representative David Boyer and backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. It would ease a …
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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Marks 10th Anniversary of the Medical Use of Cannabis Program
The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) this week is recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Medical Use of Marijuana Program by highlighting new data about the program, its patients, and growth over time. “The Medical Use of Marijuana program in Massachusetts has evolved in its first ten years, and along the way has helped thousands of residents …
Ohio Lawmakers Pause Effort to Revise State Cannabis Laws Until After Summer Break
Ohio lawmakers are expected to recess for summer break without passing Senate Bill 56, a controversial measure that would overhaul the state’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law. The bill, which passed the Senate in February, was twice scheduled for a vote in the House Judiciary Committee but was removed from the agenda both times. The second …
Report Finds Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers Used Cannabis in Past 30 Days, With 61% Preferring to Smoke It
The New York State Department of Health has released a new report detailing adult cannabis use across the state, providing fresh data on how New Yorkers consume marijuana, their reasons for using it, and what demographic groups are using it most. According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) brief, 14.7% of adults aged …
U.S. House Approves Amendment Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it’s legal. The measure, introduced by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), was adopted as part of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations …
U.S. House Approves Requiring VA to Prepare for Integration of Psychedelic Therapies
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate how its healthcare system can be adapted to incorporate psychedelic therapies for veterans with PTSD and substance use disorders. Filed by Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the measure was added to the Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and …
Study: Cannabis Extract With Equal Parts THC and CBD Reduces Chronic Pain and Improves Quality of Life
A hybrid cannabis extract with equal parts THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved quality of life in chronic pain patients, according to a new study conducted in Germany. Published in the journal Advances in Therapy, the observational study followed 64 adult patients treated with Cannamedical® Hybrid Cannabis Extract THC25:CBD25 as part of standard …
Study: Inhalable CBD Powder Shows Promise for Treating Inflammatory Lung Diseases
In a new study, researchers have developed a dry powder inhalation form of CBD that may help treat conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma more effectively than traditional methods. Researchers at the University of Otago have created an inhalable formulation of cannabidiol (CBD) that could overcome the limitations of oral delivery, such …
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) Says Opponents Have “Lost” Fight Against Marijuana Legalization, Calls for National Regulatory Framework
Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, says the fight to keep marijuana illegal is effectively over and it’s time for Congress to act accordingly. Speaking during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that included representatives from the DEA, DHS and FBI, Tillis said opponents of legalization have “lost” and Congress must acknowledge that fact …
Senator Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Triple Legal THC Limit for Hemp, Ease Testing Rules
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced legislation that would triple the legal THC threshold for hemp while tackling several regulatory issues that have been an issue since federal legalization in 2018. The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act would raise the federal definition of legal hemp from 0.3% THC by dry weight to 1%. The …
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