Feb 13 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed by the United States to be secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and activist, has expressed support for marijuana legalization on numerous occasions, in addition to moving marijuana away from its current status as a Schedule I drug. As Secretary of HHS, Kennedy will …
Feb 12 2025
Senate Bill 307, introduced today by State Senator T. McGillvray, proposes a significant shift in how Montana distributes its marijuana tax revenue. The bill would allocate a larger share of funds to law enforcement efforts targeting illicit marijuana activities and expand substance misuse prevention programs. Currently, Montana’s marijuana tax revenue is distributed across various state …
Feb 12 2025
A South Dakota House committee has rejected a proposal that would have eliminated medical marijuana as a legal defense in cannabis-related prosecutions. The House Judiciary Committee voted 8 to 4 to defer House Bill 1123 to the 41st legislative day, effectively killing the measure for this session. The bill, introduced by Representative Fitzgerald with seven …
Feb 12 2025
A study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine shows that cannabidol (CBD) delivered via nanoemulsions may help reduce autism-like behaviors and prevent neural damage in autism. For the study, researchers sought to address CBD’s low oral bioavailability by developing a nanoemulsion formulation using CBD-rich corn oil. The study evaluated the effects of this …
Feb 12 2025
A new proposal in West Virginia could eliminate criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of marijuana. State Senator Mike Woelfel (D) has introduced Senate Bill 219, which would decriminalize the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana. The measure has been referred to the Senate’s Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Committee. …
Feb 12 2025
Virginia’s Senate Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has given approval to bipartisan legislation that would allow sentence modifications for individuals convicted of certain marijuana-related felonies before the state legalized cannabis. The committee voted 10 to 5 today to approve House Bill 2555, a measure that has already been given approval by the full House of …
Feb 12 2025
Michigan’s legal marijuana market generated nearly $250 million in total sales. According to data released today by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), there was $247,325,681 in total marijuana sales in January, a modest increase over the $242 million sold in January 2024. This bring all-time sales to $12,087,986,053, including $10,465,670,100 in recreational marijuana sales …
Feb 12 2025
Colorado garnered over $20 million in marijuana taxes in January. According to data released today by the Colorado Department of Revenue, the state brought in exactly $20,474,865 in tax revenue from the roughly $110 million in licensed marijuana sales in January. This brings the all-time tax revenue for the state to $2,893,997,549. The $20.4 million in …
Feb 12 2025
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has led the psychedelic movement since 1986, today announced a search for its next executive director. MAPS’ mission is to “create safe, legal, and equitable psychedelic access.” MAPS’ impact strategy focuses on driving policy reform, expanding global access to psychedelic therapies, and combating …
Feb 12 2025
A bill that would legalize the licensed distribution of recreational marijuana in Virginia has been approved by the state’s full legislature and sent to Governor Glenn Youngkin. Senate Bill 970, filed by State Senators Aaron Rouse (D), Jennifer Carroll Foy (D), and Lashrecse Aird (D), has been given final approval by both the House of …
