A New Jersey bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to open satellite locations has advanced to the full Assembly after gaining approval today from the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Assembly Bill 4937, sponsored by Representative Reginald Atkins (D), would remove a restriction in current law that prevents medical marijuana dispensaries from operating additional sites beyond …
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Aurora Cannabis Denounces AI‑Generated Reports Claiming $215 Million Acquisition and European Deal, Shares Drop 20%
Aurora Cannabis Inc. says a pair of AI‑generated articles that surfaced online this week—one alleging a $215 million takeover of a New Zealand marijuana producer—are entirely false. The stories appeared Wednesday on financial news site Investing.com but were removed by Thursday afternoon after the Edmonton‑based company flagged the inaccuracies. “Neither of these stories are true in any …
Maryland Governor Issues 7,000 More Cannabis Pardons and Dedicates $400 Million to Communities Hit Hardest by Inequity
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has issued nearly 7,000 additional pardons for cannabis-related offenses, building on the more than 175,000 pardons he granted in 2024. The move to pardon 6,938 additional cannabis offenses continues his administration’s efforts to reverse decades of harm caused by the state’s decades-long war on cannabis. The pardons cover those who were …
Most Endometriosis Patients Say Cannabis Is More Effective Than Pharmaceuticals, With 90% Willing to Recommend to Other Patients
A new international study has found that people with endometriosis who use cannabis overwhelmingly view it as more effective and better tolerated than traditional pharmaceuticals, with nearly all participants saying they plan to continue using it to manage their symptoms. Published in the journal Reproduction & Fertility and conducted by researchers from Griffith University and …
California Department of Cannabis Control Announces $30 Million in Grant Funding to Advance Cannabis Research
To increase public understanding of cannabis and to better inform future laws impacting the state’s industry, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is soliciting research proposals from California public universities. Up to $30 million in grant funding is available to support cannabis-related academic research that address critical gaps in scientific knowledge and guide future …
Texas Hemp Advocates Nearing 150,000 Signatures Urging Governor Abbott to Veto Hemp THC Ban (Senate Bill 3)
The Texas Hemp Business Council has announced that its petition to stop a statewide ban on hemp-derived THC has reached 147,979 signatures. = Earlier this month, the THBC and advocates delivered 5,000 handwritten letters and more than 118,000 petition signatures to Governor Abbott’s office. The increase since then reflects persistent public alarm as the June …
Governor Appoints Former Judge to Nebraska Board Overseeing Medical Marijuana
Governor Jim Pillen has chosen former Judge J. Michael Coffey to join the board tasked with regulating medical marijuana under the law voters approved last November. Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of J. Michael Coffey to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, representing the 2nd Congressional District. His appointment, while immediate, is subject to …
Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Governor to Veto Hemp THC Ban, Citing Over 7,000 Letters from Residents
The Texas Hemp Business Council is urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto a bill that could ban many popular hemp-derived products, arguing that hemp is a vital wellness tool for thousands of residents across the state. In a social media post, the group cited more than 7,000 handwritten letters sent to the governor’s office, outlining …
Senate Demands Derail Ohio Marijuana Bill Hours Before Expected House Vote
Senate objections have delayed a long-negotiated plan to alter Ohio’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law, derailing a House vote that had been scheduled for Wednesday. Issue 2, approved by 57% of voters in November 2023, allows those 21 and older to buy, possess and grow cannabis. Republican leaders, however, have spent months arguing over how much to change …
New York Awards First Round of CAURD Grants to 52 Retail Cannabis Licensees
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), in partnership with Empire State Development (ESD), has awarded the first round of funding through the $5 million Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Grant Program to 52 licensed dispensary owners across the state. This grant initiative helps cover essential startup and operational costs such as commercial …
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