The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a second reading vote tomorrow, May 6, on legislation that would legalize marijuana for adult use. The measure, House Bill 1200, passed out of the House Health Committee today in a narrow 14 to 12 vote, along party lines, just one day after it was introduced …
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Optimi Health Secures FDA Registration to Supply MDMA and Psilocybin Across the U.S.
Optimi Health Corp, a manufacturer of GMP-certified MDMA and psilocybin, has received its U.S. FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) number—a key regulatory step for engaging in FDA filings and compliant supply into the United States. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Drug Establishments Current Registration Site (DECRS), “The publication is a list of currently …
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management to Hold License Lotteries on June 5
Minnesota will hold a series of marijuana business license lotteries on June 5, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced. The lotteries will include both social equity and general applicants seeking licenses to operate as cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and mezzobusinesses. The OCM says these license types are key to building the infrastructure needed for …
Missouri Transfers $3.25 Million in Medical Marijuana Funds to Veterans Commission, Bringing Fiscal Year Total to $13 Million
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has transferred another $3.25 million in medical marijuana revenue to the Missouri Veterans Commission, as required by the state constitution. The latest contribution, made last week, brings the total medical marijuana funds transferred so far this fiscal year to $13 million. These figures do not include any …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $9.8 Million in April, $38 Million So Far in 2025
Rhode Island retailers sold $9.8 million worth of marijuana in April, the highest monthly total since December, according to new data released by the Department of Business Regulation. Of the total sales, $8.16 million came from adult-use purchases and $1.64 million came from medical marijuana transactions. The new figures bring the state’s year-to-date marijuana sales …
Pennsylvania House Health Committee Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Pennsylvania House Health Committee has passed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults, advancing legislation that was introduced just yesterday by a coalition of 27 state lawmakers. The vote was 14 to 12. House Bill 1200 would allow those 21 and older to legally purchase marijuana from state-licensed retailers regulated by the …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Inflammation, No Effect on Insulin Sensitivity
A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that regular marijuana use is associated with reduced inflammation, but it does not appear to impact insulin sensitivity. Researchers at the University of Colorado studied healthy adults aged 21 to 40, comparing those who used marijuana at least weekly for a year to those …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Total $161.7 Million in April
Florida’s medical marijuana market brought in $161,736,755 in sales during the month of April, according to data released by research firm Headset. This brings the state’s 2025 total to over $610 million, solidifying Florida’s role as the largest medical-only marijuana market in the United States. Headset revised the sales total for March, lowering the total …
Pennsylvania: 27 Lawmakers File Bill to Legalize Marijuana and Establish Licensed Sales
A group of 27 state lawmakers in Pennsylvania filed legislation today that would legalize marijuana for adult use, including establishing a regulated market for licensed sales and expunging certain past convictions. House Bill 1200 would allow adults 21 and older to purchase marijuana products through state-licensed retailers overseen by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The …
Mexico: Thousands Rally in Mexico City Demanding Marijuana Legalization and Home Cultivation Rights
Thousands of protesters gathered in Mexico City over the weekend, calling on lawmakers to legalize marijuana and end criminal penalties for personal use and cultivation. The large-scale demonstration, held Saturday in the heart of the capital, featured marchers demanding the right to freely consume marijuana without fear of legal harassment. Many also called for the …
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