Jan 01 2025
Senator John Thune, who will take over as Senate Majority Leader later this month, says he’s “not a fan” of SAFER Banking while appearing unsure of his opinion on marijuana rescheduling. When asked by Matt Laslo of Ask a Pol “What are your thoughts on the SAFER Banking Act?”, Senator Thune responded by saying “I’m …
Jan 01 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today proudly announced that New York State’s cannabis industry has reached a historic milestone of more than $1 billion in retail sales. This achievement “reflects the dedication of entrepreneurs, consumers, and communities who have embraced the legal market and helped to establish New York as a national leader in cannabis equity and …
Dec 31 2024
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed an indictment against a man who was charged with possessing firearms while using marijuana, ruling the federal law prohibiting such conduct unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge David Briones, presiding over the Western District of Texas, ruled against the prosecution of Adrian Gil, II, citing that the Government failed to …
Dec 31 2024
SciSparc Ltd., a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system, has received renewed approval from the Israeli Medical Cannabis Agency to conduct a clinical trial of SCI-210, a CBD and CannAmide combination, for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This renewal reaffirms the Company’s …
Dec 31 2024
New York Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D) plans to refile her psilocybin legalization bill for the January 2025 legislative session after the measure failed to advance in 2024. The proposed legislation, titled Assembly Bill 10375 during this year’s session, was introduced in May 2024. The measure sought to establish a comprehensive framework for the “regulated adult …
Dec 31 2024
A new study suggests cannabidiol (CBD) could be a game-changer in fighting gum disease, showing significant antibacterial and antibiofilm effects against harmful oral bacteria. Researchers from Brazil’s Federal University of São João del Rei and Universidade Federal de Uberlândia found CBD to be both effective and non-toxic, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic option for …
Dec 31 2024
Toker’s Guide is hiring marijuana reviewers across Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C., offering 35 positions aimed at cannabis enthusiasts with a knack for writing and product evaluation. The company describes itself as “a rapidly growing cannabis start-up helping people find the best weed in their area by utilizing reviews from local connoisseurs.” …
Dec 31 2024
Legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for marijuana workers was filed yesterday in the Washington State House of Representatives. House Bill 1141, introduced by State Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self and Mary Fossee on December 30, 2024, seeks to establish collective bargaining rights for workers in Washington’s marijuana industry. The bill is scheduled for consideration during the …
Dec 31 2024
Senator Joshua Kassmier, a Republican, has prefiled Senate Joint Resolution 5 (SJR 5) in the Montana Legislature, urging the United States Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act. The resolution was officially introduced on December 27, and it was assigned on December 30 to the Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee for consideration. SJR 5 …
Dec 30 2024
Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed Executive Order No. 24-06 today, designed to protect caregivers who provide medical cannabis to qualified patients, from undue enforcement. Under current Hawaii law, primary caregivers are authorized to cultivate marijuana for qualified patients. However, the law allowing this was set to expire on January 1. To address this, the Governor …
