Dec 27 2024
Legislation to tighten restrictions on marijuana advertising near schools has been prefiled in the New York Assembly. Assemblymember John Zaccaro has filed Assembly 36 in New York, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 33 cosponsors. The measure, prefiled for the legislative session beginning January 8, has been referred to the Assembly Health Committee. If enacted, Assembly …
Dec 27 2024
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from marijuana, may help combat depression and memory issues triggered by prolonged social isolation. Researchers from the Federal University of Ouro Preto and the Laboratory of Neurobiology and Biomaterials found that CBD offered significant antidepressant and neuroprotective effects in male mice subjected to chronic …
Dec 27 2024
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a set of rule changes that, if approved, would allow the sale of pre-rolled marijuana products in the state. The proposed regulations include the sale of both raw and infused pre-rolls, as well as flavored pre-prerolls. The process for approval requires multiple steps. First, the lieutenant governor …
Dec 26 2024
According to the results of a new study, “cannabis-based medicines may be effective in treating the pain and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy”. Published by Journal of Hand Surgery, the study is titled The Use of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review. It was conducted by researchers from University …
Dec 26 2024
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released their list of the “Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy” for 2024. Found in 1970, NORML is the oldest marijuana reform group in the nation. Today, they released their list of the most important and impact marijuana-related studies of 2024. Below is that …
Dec 26 2024
Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of Planet 13 Panama City on December 27, 2024, the Company’s 30th dispensary in Florida and 34th nationwide. Planet 13 Panama City is located at 309 E, 23rd Street, Panama City, Florida and will be open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 …
Dec 26 2024
Toker’s Guide has opened up dozens of marijuana reviewer jobs in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York and Washington DC. “Toker’s Guide is a rapidly growing cannabis start-up helping people find the best weed in their area by utilizing reviews from local connoisseurs”, states the company’s job listing on Indeed. “We are looking for cannabis connoisseurs …
Dec 26 2024
Sativas have long been celebrated for their uplifting and energizing effects, making them a favorite among marijuana enthusiasts. In 2024, a mix of timeless classics and exciting newcomers have dominated the shelves of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets. Below is a curated list of the most popular sativa and sativa-dominant strains of 2024. The strains’ …
Dec 26 2024
State Representatives Wendy Thomas (D), Heath Howard (D), and Jim Kofalt (R) have prefiled House Bill 53, a bipartisan measure that would access to medical marijuana by allowing qualifying patients to grow their own. House Bill 53 would establish specific guidelines for home marijuana cultivation. Under the bill, qualifying patients and caregivers who register their …
Dec 23 2024
State Representative Kevin Verville (R) filed House Bill 75 today, which seeks to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older in New Hampshire. House Bill 75, which has been referred to the referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, includes comprehensive provisions that would remove marijuana from the state’s controlled substances schedule, annul …
