Nov 24 2024
In a significant legal development, Hall County Judge Alfred E. Corey III has dismissed 24 counts of official misconduct against Jacy Todd, a notary public from York, Nebraska. The charges stemmed from allegations that Todd improperly notarized petition pages for initiatives aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in the state. The two initiatives were overwhelmingly approved …
Nov 23 2024
Oregon continues to lead the nation in legal psilocybin use, with over 16,000 doses administered at licensed facilities since June 2023, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The state’s psilocybin services program, the first of its kind in the U.S., provides supervised administration of the psychedelic substance for therapeutic and personal development purposes. Currently …
Nov 23 2024
Ohio House Republicans have chosen Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their next House speaker. Huffman, unopposed in the caucus vote, is known for his hardline conservative agenda, including his intent to reverse Ohio’s recently implemented recreational marijuana legalization law. Huffman’s leadership approach signals a significant shift for Ohio. His priorities include restricting marijuana …
Nov 22 2024
In a groundbreaking move for public workers, three New Jersey municipalities are introducing medical marijuana coverage as a healthcare benefit. Employees in the city of Trenton, as well as the boards of education in Orange and Teaneck, will gain access to discounts at participating dispensaries and cannabis-related telehealth services. The program is facilitated by Bennabis …
Nov 22 2024
Hundreds of applicants seeking cannabis business licenses in Minnesota will learn their fate on Tuesday as the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) conducts a lottery to award preapprovals. This initiative, part of a social equity program, is designed to support individuals disproportionately impacted by past marijuana prohibition, veterans, and residents of high-poverty areas. In …
Nov 22 2024
With marijuana use surging among older adults, researchers are uncovering how it may influence age-related cognitive decline. A new study, published by the National Library of Medicine and as a preprint in bioRxiv, reveals that cannabis and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9THC) may enhance working memory in aged individuals without worsening other cognitive impairments. The study concluded that …
Nov 22 2024
As Ohio’s legal cannabis market continues to evolve, certain strains have emerged as favorites among consumers. Ohio began licensed recreational marijuana sales on August 7. Since then, the emerging market has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. Drawing from recent data and trends, here are the top 10 most popular marijuana strains in …
Nov 21 2024
The Sacramento City Council has approved an ordinance establishing a pilot program to permit social cannabis consumption at designated locations. The program will allow permitted dispensaries to apply for licenses enabling on-site use of cannabis products, marking a significant step for the city’s cannabis industry. Dispensaries can apply for two types of permits under the …
Nov 21 2024
A recent study featured in the journal Pain Practice reveals that individuals living with chronic pain experience significant and sustained relief in pain severity and related symptoms through the use of medical marijuana. Drawing on data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, the research tracked patient-reported outcomes over a 12-month period, shedding light on the …
Nov 21 2024
Starting December 1, qualified patients in Kentucky will be able to obtain doctor recommendations to access medical marijuana, according to Governor Andy Beshear. This marks a major milestone for the state, following the governor’s signing of medical marijuana legislation last year. State regulators have been building the medical marijuana program in preparation for its rollout. …
