The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has posted new details about its forthcoming hemp products pilot, confirming that certain Medicare beneficiaries may receive eligible hemp-derived products through participating organizations beginning April 1.
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Colorado Marijuana Taxes Reach $19.3 Million in January, Top $3.12 Billion All-Time
Colorado brought in nearly $20 million in marijuana tax revenue in January, and the state recorded over $1.31 billion in marijuana sales during calendar year 2025, according to new data released this week by the Department of Revenue.
Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Surpasses Signature Requirement, Campaign to Keep Collecting to Offset Any Invalid Signatures
A campaign to place medical marijuana legalization before Idaho voters in November has now collected more than 73,000 signatures, topping the roughly 70,000 needed to qualify for the ballot. Even so, organizers say the work is far from over.
Maryland Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Protecting Veterinarians Who Discuss Cananbis for Animals
Maryland’s Senate Bill 54, which would protect veterinarians from professional discipline solely for discussing or recommending cananbis products for animals, has now passed the full Senate in a unanimous 45 to 0 vote.
Vermont Bill to Double Marijuana Purchase Limits, Allow Events and Deliveries Advances to Full Senate After Clearing Three Committees
A Vermont bill that would expand marijuana purchase and possession limits while allowing cannabis events and deliveries has advanced further in the legislature and is now headed to the full Senate.
New York Bill Filed to Require Annual Audits of Office of Cannabis Management
A bipartisan bill filed yesterday in the New York Assembly would require annual audits of the Office of Cannabis Management, adding a new layer of oversight to the agency responsible for regulating the state’s marijuana industry.
Aerobic Exercise Linked to Reduced Migraines and Changes in Endocannabinoid Levels, Study Finds
A randomized clinical trial published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research found that regular aerobic exercise may significantly reduce migraine frequency while also altering levels of anandamide, a key endocannabinoid tied to pain and mood regulation.
U.S. Congress: Bipartisan Hemp Bill to Delay New Restrictions Now Has 36 Sponsors
Bipartisan and bicameral legislation in the U.S. Congress that would delay federal hemp restrictions set to take effect this November now has 36 sponsors.
Indiana Governor Says State Will Likely Have to Address Marijuana Legalization as Four Neighboring States Allow It
Indiana Governor Mike Braun said today that the state will likely have to confront the issue of marijuana legalization, offering one of his clearest signs yet that he’s open to some form of reform as pressure builds from surrounding states.
New York Senate Advances Bill to Recognize Out-of-State Medical Marijuana Patients
A New York bill that would recognize out-of-state medical marijuana patients and require regulators to approve pre-roll products in the state’s medical program has now cleared another hurdle in the Senate.
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