A new study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer protective and anticonvulsant effects in cases of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). Researchers from Hunan University of Medicine and Ningxia Medical University in China conducted the study using a rat model of PTE triggered by ferric chloride (FeCl₃), including genetically modified rats …
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Massachusetts Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul State Cannabis Laws
A comprehensive cannabis reform bill backed by 15 bipartisan lawmakers was officially introduced today in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and has been reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy. The bill, House Bill 4160, titled An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws, has now been referred to the powerful House Ways and …
New York Senate Bill Would Establish New Rules for Marijuana Store Locations and Proximity Waivers
A bill introduced today in the New York Senate would establish stricter regulations around where licensed marijuana stores can operate and how exemptions to proximity restrictions are granted. Filed by State Senator Jeremy Cooney (D), Senate Bill 8278 has been referred to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations. The legislation would amend Section 85 …
Maine Committee Advances Bill to Decriminalize Personal Possession of Psilocybin
The Maine House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee has voted to advance legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, moving the proposal to the full House for consideration. House Bill 1034, introduced by a bipartisan group of nine lawmakers from both chambers, would remove criminal penalties for adults 21 and …
Ohio Surpasses 10 Million Marijuana Transactions Since Recreational Cannabis Launch in August, Nears $800 Million in Sales
Ohio has surpassed 10 million legal marijuana transactions since the launch of the state’s adult-use market in August, with nearly $800 million in sales. According to data released by the Division of Cannabis Control, from August 7, 2024—the official start of adult-use marijuana sales—through May 24, 2025, Ohio retailers recorded $788,350,637 in total marijuana sales. …
Study: Medical Marijuana Legalization in Oklahoma Drove Sharp Rise in Rural Housing Prices
Oklahoma’s legalization of medical marijuana has contributed to a sharp rise in housing prices, especially in rural areas, according to a new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. The study, led by researchers at Oklahoma State University, found that counties with a high concentration of licensed marijuana grow operations saw housing …
Germany Imports Record Amount of Medical Cannabis in Early 2025, Most from Canada
Germany brought in a record-setting 41 tons of medical marijuana in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). That figure marks a massive jump from the same period last year, when the country imported under 9 tons—making this year’s total nearly 4.6 times …
US Supreme Court Grants Trump’s DOJ More Time to Consider Marijuana and Gun Rights Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Department of Justice more time to decide whether it will appeal a federal court ruling that questioned the constitutionality of a federal law banning marijuana users from owning firearms. Last week, Justice Brett Kavanaugh approved a request from Solicitor General D. John Sauer to extend the deadline for …
U.S. States Have Collected Nearly $25 Billion in Marijuana Tax Revenue Since Recreational Sales Began in 2014
Since Colorado and Washington launched the first legal marijuana markets in 2014, states have collectively generated over $24.7 billion in tax revenue from recreational sales, according to a new report by the Marijuana Policy Project. The total surpassed $4.4 billion in 2024 alone — a record high for a single year. Recreational marijuana is now …
Poll: Majority in Great Britain Support Decriminalizing Cannabis
A new poll shows that a clear majority of adults in Great Britain support decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. According to the survey, conducted by YouGov and released May 28, 54% of respondents say they support such a policy change. This includes 31% who say they “somewhat support” and …
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