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Tennessee House Votes 90 to 0 to Extend Medical Cannabis Commission

The Tennessee House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill to extend the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission, keeping it in place until June 30, 2029. House Bill 255 received a 90 to 0 vote today, with one member present but not voting. The commission, originally set to expire in 2025, was created to study and …

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Alabama Senate Bill Would Ban Beverages With Psychoactive Cannabinoids

Legislation to make beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids illegal has been introduced in Alabama. State Senator Shay Shelnutt (R) filed Senate Bill 182 today, and it has been assigned to the Senate Healthcare Committee. The bill would ban the sale of any beverage containing psychoactive cannabinoids, including delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC, with exceptions for Alabama’s …

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New York Approves 74 New Marijuana Licenses, Bringing Total to Above 1,500

New York has issued 74 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, pushing the state’s total to 1,510 licensed businesses. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) also announced that only about 150 applications from the November 2023 submission period remain under review. Among the newly approved licenses: six were awarded to distributors, 10 to microbusinesses, 39 to processors, …

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Study: CBD Induces Apoptosis and Inhibits Growth in Colorectal Cancer Cells, Regardless of Mutation

A new study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively combat colorectal cancer (CRC), showing antitumor effects across multiple cell lines, regardless of genetic mutations. Published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, researchers from The University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle in Australia tested CBD on four CRC cell lines—HCT116, HT-29, LS174T, …

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Study: Psilocybin Therapy May Help Those With Parkinson’s Disease Overcome Anxiety and Pessimism

Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy could lead to significant improvements in anxiety, pessimism, and disease acceptance among those with Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospital. Published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, the study focused on a 43-year-old patient who struggled with anxious ruminations and difficulty adjusting to her diagnosis. …

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Poll: 68% of Likely Voters in Pennsylvania, Including Most Republicans, Support Marijuana Legalization

A recent Change Research poll commissioned by ResponsiblePA reveals that 68% of registered Pennsylvania voters support the legalization of adult-use cannabis, including a majority of Republicans. The survey, conducted from January 25 to30, 2025, included 1,129 participants. Support was highest among Democrats at 85%, followed by independents at 62%, and Republicans at 53%. When informed …

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New York Lawmaker Files Cannabis Community Reinvestment Act, Requiring Marijuana Businesses to Invest in Communities Impacted by Prohibition

New York State Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman (D) introduced Assembly Bill 5647 today, known as the Cannabis Community Reinvestment Act. The bill would require marijuana businesses in the state to allocate a portion of their revenue to support communities disproportionately impacted by past prohibition policies. Under the proposed legislation, licensed cannabis operators would be required to …

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Tennessee Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis Scheduled for Consideration in Senate Judiciary Committee on February 25

Tennessee’s Senate Bill 489, known as the Medical Cannabis Act, is scheduled to be discussed and potentially receive a vote in its committee of origin on February 25. Sponsored by State Senator Janice Bowling (R) and filed on January 29, SB 489 has been scheduled for consideration in the Senate Judiciary Committee during their February 25 …

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Oklahoma Senate Public Safety Committee Unanimously Approves Bill on Gun Rights for Medical Marijuana Patients

A key committee in the Oklahoma Senate gave unanimous approval today to legislation that would establish gun right protections for medical cannabis patients. Oklahoma Senate Bill 39 was unanimously approved by the Senate Public Safety Committee today in a 6 to 0 vote. The bill, introduced by State Senator Julie Daniels, prohibits individuals from being …

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Virginia Legislature Approves Bill Updating Medical Marijuana Labeling and Expanding Home Delivery

The Virginia Senate has approved House Bill 1989, a measure updating medical marijuana product labeling requirements and expanding delivery options for registered patients. The bill passed the Senate today in a 30 to 10 vote. Given it was amended slightly in the Senate, the measure will now return to the House of Delegates for a …

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