May 20 2025
A new report presented to Washington lawmakers shows the state produced far more marijuana in 2023 than it sold, prompting concerns about where the excess product is ending up. According to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, marijuana production in 2023 was two to three times greater than what was purchased by consumers. Yet …
May 20 2025
Senator Michelle Hinchey (D) introduced new legislation today that would expand flexibility for licensed marijuana microbusinesses in New York. The proposal, Senate Bill 8189, would give licensed microbusinesses the ability to convert their license type to an adult-use cannabis cultivation license, with approval from the Office of Cannabis Management. Those choosing to convert would be …
May 20 2025
According to the results of a new study published in Inflammopharmacology, full-spectrum cannabis sativa extract (FSC) may offer significant benefits in protecting the gut and peripheral organs following an ischemic stroke. Researchers from Brazil, Canada, and the United States examined the effects of FSC on male Wistar rats that underwent a 60-minute middle cerebral artery …
May 20 2025
The Oregon House of Representatives voted 40 to 10 yesterday to pass a bill that would allow marijuana businesses to share and sell products at certain events, while expanding rules around employee access to samples. The measure, Senate Bill 558, has already cleared the Senate and will soon be sent to Governor Tina Kotek. The …
May 19 2025
Minnesota’s legal marijuana market hasn’t launched yet, but lawmakers have already agreed to raise taxes on cannabis products under a new budget deal. The bipartisan agreement would increase the state’s cannabis tax from 10% to 15% , in addition to Minnesota’s standard sales tax of 6.875% and any applicable local taxes. The increase would apply …
May 19 2025
The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing and potential vote tomorrow on legislation that would overhaul and expand the state’s cannabis equity policies. Senate Bill 531, sponsored by Senator Jonathon Acosta (D) and co-sponsored by Senators Tiara Mack (D), Robert Britto (D), Victoria Gu (D), Ana Quezada (D) and …
May 19 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 announced today that more New Jersey cannabis workers have voted to unionize as part of its long-running Cannabis Workers Rising campaign. Employees at Fresh Eatontown LLC, a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary, are the latest to join the labor movement as it continues to expand across the state’s …
May 19 2025
A new national survey by Mission Roll Call finds strong support among veterans for allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide medical marijuana, even as many express concern over recent job cuts and support greater access to community care. The 2025 VA Cuts & Services Survey gathered responses from nearly 2,000 veterans and …
May 19 2025
A study published today by the journal Developmental Neurobiology found that cannabidiol (CBD) oil may improve core symptoms of autism and reduce oxidative stress. Researchers from several Pakistani institutions, including the National University of Sciences and Technology and Quaid-i-Azam University, examined the effects of CBD oil on mice with autism-like behaviors induced by valproic acid …
May 19 2025
Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $52.4 million to 33 organizations through the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program, which serves communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies. The funds come from the cannabis tax revenue generated by The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64, 2016) and aid qualified …
