Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals has ruled to uphold an injunction that stopped a ban on the legal distribution of products containing delta-8 THC. Going forward the ruling allows businesses that sell delta-8 THC to do so without fear of legal repercussions. The ruling was based on a lawsuit brought forth by Austin-based Homestown Hero …
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Oct 02 2023
Study: CBD is Safe for Treating Canine Osteoarthritis, May Reduce Pain
The marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “is considered safe for treating canine osteoarthritis”, according to new research published by the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. The study was conducted by researchers at the Department of Veterinary Surgery and the Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, and its full text can be …
Oct 02 2023
56% of NFL Teams Are Located in States With Legal Recreational Marijuana
The majority of teams in the National Football League (NFL) are located in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized. Currently 18 of the league’s 32 teams are in legal marijuana state. This number could grow to 20 next month, as an initiative to legalize marijuana is being considered during the November 7 election in …
Oct 02 2023
Ohio Voters Could Legalize Marijuana Next Month, Polling Shows it’s Likely to Happen
Next month Ohio voters could legalize recreational marijuana via a citizens initiative. On November 7, Ohio voters will decide the fate of Issue 2, an initiative that would make Ohio the 24th state to legalize marijuana for all uses. Although anything can happen and proponents of the measure argue that nothing can be taken for …
Oct 02 2023
Arizona Made $24 Million in Marijuana Taxes in August, $283 Million for Fiscal Year 2023
Arizona garnered over $24 million in tax revenue in August from legal marijuana sales, and over a quarter million for FY 2023. According to data released by the Arizona Department of Revenue, the state made $24,323,092 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of over $90 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products. This is …
Oct 02 2023
Report: Global Cannabis Market Worth $57 Billion, to Grow to $444 Billion by 2030
The global cannabis market is expected to expand at a rapid and unprecedented pace in the coming years, according to a new report by Fortune Business Insights. According to the report, the global cannabis market was worth $43 billion in 2022, which is expected to reach $57 billion by the end of 2023. Between 2023 …
Oct 02 2023
Oregon: Over $80 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in September, $6 Billion Since 2016
Legal marijuana sales in Oregon topped $80 million for the fourth straight month. There was $80,139,855 worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in September, according to data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Although this is a slight decrease from the $81.6 million sold in August and the $81.8 million sold …
Oct 01 2023
New Mexico: September Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record
September saw the highest single-month of marijuana sales in New Mexico history. According to data released by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, marijuana retail outlets sold $47,766,255.83 worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products in September. This is just $6k more than the record-breaking $47,759,256 sold in May of this year. Of the …
Oct 01 2023
Michigan: Most Government Applicants Will No Longer Be Tested for Marijuana Starting Today
A rules change going into effect today, October 1, means potential government employees in Michigan will no longer be tested for marijuana. Roughly two-thirds of the nearly 50,000 positions in the Michigan government will no require a test for marijuana for those seeking employment. This is due to a rules change made this summer by …
Sep 30 2023
US Senate Majority Leader Vows to Bring Marijuana Expungement and Gun Rights Proposals to a Vote
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says that provisions allowing for marijuana expungements and providing gun rights to medical marijuana patients will be included in a marijuana banking bill that will be voted on “very soon“. Shortly after the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs passed the SAFER Banking Act (S.2860), Senate Majority Leader …