Mar 12 2025
A bill that would allow qualified patients to purchase and possess dried marijuana flower for vaporization has been passed by the House Health and Human Services Committee in a decisive 19 to 1 vote. House File 105, now renumbered as House File 950, seeks to amend Iowa’s medical marijuana program by permitting the use of …
Mar 12 2025
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee has approved a measure that would legalize the personal production of solventless cannabis concentrates while enabling certain individuals to seek reduced sentences for specific marijuana-related offenses. “A person who is at least 21 years old may manufacture a personal use amount of cannabis products or concentrated cannabis for personal use …
Mar 12 2025
New Mexico’s full Senate has given approval to legislation that would legalize medical psilocybin. The New Mexico Senate voted 33 to 4 today to approve Senate Bill 219, the Medical Psilocybin Act, moving the measure to the House for consideration. The legislation had previously cleared the Senate Finance Committee on Monday, following earlier approvals by …
Mar 12 2025
The Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee has unanimously approved Minnesota Senate Bill 204, a measure that would expand eligibility for expungements and resentencing for individuals with marijuana-related convictions. The bill, introduced by State Senators Lindsey Port, Clare Oumou Verbeten, and Matt Klein, now moves towards a vote by the full Senate. SF 204 …
Mar 12 2025
The Missouri Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee has approved Senate Bill 90, advancing a proposal that would provide legal access to psilocybin-assisted therapy for certain patients. Filed in December by State Senator Stephen Webber (D), the bill now moves forward for further consideration in the legislature. SB 90 would allow veterans suffering from PTSD, …
Mar 12 2025
A bipartisan group of five Georgia lawmakers has introduced House Bill 757, a measure that would regulate the sale of kratom products in the state. Filed today by Representatives Kelley, Jasperse, Kendrick, Ridley, and Mathis, the bill would require kratom processors to register their products annually with the Department of Agriculture and meet strict compliance …
Mar 12 2025
A new government-funded study published in Pharmacology Reports has found that certain terpenes found in cannabis may provide effective relief for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain. The research, conducted by the University of Arizona Health Sciences and funded by the National Institutes of Health, builds on prior studies demonstrating terpenes’ pain-relieving properties in models of inflammation …
Mar 12 2025
According to a new market research report published by Meticulous Research, the CBD-infused products market is expected to reach a value of $291.39 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 30.6% from 2025 to 2032. The CBD-infused products market “is experiencing robust growth driven primarily by increasing consumer demand for cannabis products, expanding legalization across various jurisdictions, and …
Mar 11 2025
A third Senate committee has given approval to legislation that would legalize medical psilocybin, the active compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee voted in favor of Senate Bill 219, the Medical Psilocybin Act, four days after the measure was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. In February, the bill received …
Mar 11 2025
Nearly 4% of Florida’s population is registered as a medical marijuana patient, according to new data from state officials. The Florida Department of Health reports that as of March 10, 902,566 individuals are qualified medical marijuana patients, representing 3.9% of the state’s 23.3 million residents. This marks an increase of approximately 2,000 patients since the …
