Apr 29 2025
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 …
Apr 29 2025
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 …
Apr 29 2025
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 …
Apr 29 2025
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, …
Apr 29 2025
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 …
Apr 28 2025
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 …
Apr 28 2025
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 …
Apr 28 2025
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. …
Apr 28 2025
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 …
Apr 28 2025
RISE Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced today that RISE Dispensary Ocala, the company’s 22nd retail location in Florida and 104th nationwide, will open on April 29. Located at 3873 SW College Road, the dispensary will offer medical patients a diverse collection of cannabis products from brands including RYTHM, …
