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 …
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
Study: CBD Nanoemulsion Reversed Autism-Like Behaviors and Prevented Neural Damage in Animal Model
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 …
Cannabis Decrim Bill Filed in West Virginia Senate
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 …
Virginia: House-Backed Bill to Allow Modified Sentences for Marijuana Offenses Approved by Senate Committee
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 …
Michigan: $247 Million in January Marijuana Sales, Cost Per Ounce Drops to All-Time Low of $66
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 …
Colorado Garnered Over $20 Million in Marijuana Taxes in January, Nearly $3 Billion Since 2014
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 …
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Seeks New Executive Director
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 …
Virginia Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales Sent to Governor
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 …
New Missouri Bill Would Allow Early Release for Those Serving Sentences for Marijuana Offenses
Missouri State Representative Adrian Plank (D) has introduced legislation that would allow individuals serving sentences for marijuana-related offenses to seek early release. House Bill 1279, …
Florida: Republican Lawmaker Files House Bill to Significantly Expand Medical Marijuana Law
Florida State Representative Alex Andrade (R) has introduced House Bill 555, a measure aimed at broadening the state’s medical marijuana program and easing access for …
US Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
The United States Senate has confirmed former congressmember Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, a former representative from Hawaii and an …
New Mexico Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Establish Medical Psilocybin Program
An important Senate committee in New Mexico has unanimously advanced legislation to create a program for the medicinal use of psilocybin. The Senate Tax, Business …
