May 14 2025
According to a source who contacted us directly, the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI will include gameplay that allows users to operate medical marijuana dispensaries across the in-game map. The individual, who asked to remain anonymous, stated that players will have the option to run fully legal outlets that cater to medical patients, as well …
May 13 2025
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina is marking a major milestone this week: 250 days of continuous operation since opening its doors to everyone 21 and older on September 7, 2024. Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the superstore is the only legal marijuana outlet in the state—and it’s …
May 13 2025
The Texas House of Representatives has given final approval to House Bill 46, voting 121 to 22 to pass the legislation through its third and final reading and send it to the Senate for consideration. HB 46, which was passed today through its final reading a day after it passed its second reading, would significantly …
May 13 2025
The Oregon Senate has voted 24 to 5 in favor of legislation that would allow licensed health care providers to discuss and offer psilocybin services without risking disciplinary action. House Bill 2387, which cleared the House unanimously in a 55 to 0 vote last month, now heads to Governor Tina Kotek for consideration. If signed …
May 13 2025
New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney (D) introduced legislation today that would establish new eligibility requirements for conditional adult-use marijuana retail dispensary licenses. The measure, Senate Bill 7890, has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. Proponents say it’s designed to ensure that licenses are granted to individuals or organizations with strong ties …
May 13 2025
José “Pepe” Mujica, the former president of Uruguay who championed marijuana legalization and led his nation to become the first in the world to officially legalize recreational cannabis, has died at the age of 89. Mujica served as president from 2010 to 2015, during which time he oversaw a bold and historic shift in drug …
May 13 2025
The Delaware House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee has approved a bill to create a regulatory framework for the production and sale of hemp-derived THC-infused beverages. House Bill 98 was filed on May 7 and cleared committee today, just six days later. The proposal would allow licensed marijuana product manufacturers and licensed alcohol manufacturers to …
May 13 2025
TerrAscend has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ratio Cannabis, a dispensary in Goshen Township, Ohio, marking the company’s entry into its sixth U.S. state. At the same time, the company revealed it has signed an agreement to acquire Union Chill, a single-dispensary operator in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The Ohio acquisition brings TerrAscend’s …
May 13 2025
A new study published in Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology found that cannabichromene (CBC), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may have significant antidepressant effects through its interaction with cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptors. The study was conducted by researchers from four Indian institutions, including G D Goenka University and Amity University. Using a combination of computer modeling and animal …
May 13 2025
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether cities and counties can both impose a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana, a decision that could affect more than 70 jurisdictions statewide. The case centers on Robust Missouri 3 LLC, a dispensary in Florissant that says customers are currently paying a combined marijuana sales tax of 6%—3% …
