The Minnesota Senate has passed Senate File 2216 in a 122 to 10 vote, advancing a wide-ranging commerce policy and spending package that includes updates to the state’s cannabis program. Among its many provisions, the bill allocates $15 million annually for Cannabis Industry Community Renewal Grants, starting in fiscal year 2026, along with $1 million …
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New York Bill to Restrict Drug, Cannabis, and Alcohol Testing of Pregnant Individuals Advances in Senate
A New York bill that would ban involuntary drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant and postpartum individuals has advanced from the Senate Women’s Issues Committee to the Senate Health Committee. Senate Bill 845, originally filed in January by 22 Democratic senators, would prohibit health care professionals from conducting drug or alcohol tests on pregnant …
Maine Lawmaker Files Bill to Simplify Adult Use Marijuana Regulations, Including Removing Purchase Limits
A new bill filed today in the Maine House would make substantial changes to how the state regulates its adult use marijuana industry. House Bill 1820, sponsored by State Representative Quentin Chapman (R), was introduced today, during the first special session of the 132nd Maine Legislature. The bill has been referred to the House and …
Study: CBD May Improve Sleep Patterns Disrupted by Anesthesia
According to a new study that used an animal model, cannabidiol (CBD) may help regulate sleep disorders caused by general anesthesia. For the study, researchers implanted cortical EEG electrodes in 24 male rats and divided them into four groups: control, propofol, CBD treatment, and diazepam treatment. Following anesthesia with propofol, the rats received daily treatment …
U.S. Congressmembers Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar Introduce Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act
Congressmembers Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus, today introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025. Under current law, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is prohibited from spending on or sponsoring any research related to the medical or recreational use of a Schedule 1 substance. Additionally, …
New York State Office of Cannabis Management Releases 2024 Market Report Analyzing First Two Years of Legal Sales
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has published its comprehensive 2024 Market Report, providing critical insights into the growth and development of the adult-use cannabis market over its first two years since sales commenced. The report provides the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) with the data and insights necessary to evaluate market outcomes and determine whether …
New Pennsylvania Poll Finds Support for Marijuana Legalization at Highest Level Ever, Just 21% Oppose
Support for legal marijuana in Pennsylvania has climbed to its highest level since Muhlenberg College first began tracking the issue in 2013. According to the latest Muhlenberg College Public Health Survey, 52% of adult Pennsylvanians say they favor legalizing marijuana for any purpose. This marks a three-point increase from last year and continues a broader …
Oklahoma Governor Calls for Coordinated Action to “Protect Oklahomans from Psychoactive Marijuana Byproducts”
Today, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a coordinated statewide effort “for enforcement against the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and sale of psychoactive marijuana byproducts that pose a growing risk to public health and safety across Oklahoma. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Director …
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Updating Background Check Rules for Marijuana Industry, 2025 Launch of Adult-Use Market Still Possible
On Friday, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help run a licensed marijuana business. “Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry is going to create good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state to help pay for schools, housing, and healthcare. …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $98 Million in March, Bringing 2025 Total to Over $280 Million
Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $98,001,029 in total sales for March 2025, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Of that amount, $56.3 million came from dried marijuana flower, $29 million from concentrates, and $12 million from edibles. The average price per gram in March was $8.72, a drop from the $9 average …
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