Feb 03 2025
There was just over $76 million in marijuana sold legally in Oregon in the first month of 2025. In total, there was $76,262,002 in licensed marijuana sales in January, according to data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. This marks a slight decrease from the $78,562,441 sold in December. Oregon’s all-time marijuana sales …
Feb 02 2025
Florida’s medical marijuana industry recorded $160,654,639 in sales in January 2025, marking the highest monthly total since May 2024. According to data released today by the research firm Headset, January was the first month since May where medical marijuana sales in Florida topped $160 million. Florida remains by far the nation’s largest medical marijuana market. …
Feb 02 2025
A study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology found that CBD, delivered using nanotechnology, provided neuroprotective effects in an animal model of retinal excitotoxicity. Researchers from the University of Catania, University of Crete, University of Enna, and University of Campania, all in Italy, examined CBD’s effects in rats with retinal damage induced by α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic …
Feb 02 2025
A bipartisan bill introduced in Colorado would prohibit the sale of certain marijuana products to adults under 26 and ban the production of psilocybin edibles for use in the state’s psychedelic-assisted therapy industry. Senate Bill 76, sponsored by State Senators Judith Amabile (D) and Byron Pelton (R), along with State Representative Kyle Brown (D), proposes …
Jan 31 2025
The Virginia House of Delegates has approved House Bill 1989, a measure that updates labeling requirements for medical marijuana products and expands delivery options for registered patients. Filed on January 7 by Delegate Alex Askew (D), the bill advanced through the General Laws Committee with a 19-3 vote on January 28, and today was approved …
Jan 31 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has proposed a series of budget-balancing tax increases, including increasing the tax rate on licensed marijuana sales. Governor Moore is proposing an increase in the state’s marijuana excise tax from 9%, to 15%, marking an increase of 66%. Despite such a significant increase, it appears that a strong majority of voters …
Jan 31 2025
The Bastrop City Council has voted to overturn a voter-approved ordinance that would have decriminalized marijuana possession, making it the only one of 11 ballot measures rejected by the council. In November, Bastrop residents overwhelmingly approved the initiative, which would have prevented arrests and criminal charges for possessing up to four ounces of marijuana. Instead, …
Jan 31 2025
Senate Bill 5201, legislation that would establish a regulated psilocybin therapy program in Washington State, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM on February 6. Introduced by Senator Jesse Salomon with support from eight cosponsors, the bill would create a structured framework allowing …
Jan 31 2025
RFK Jr. says he will leave the decision on marijuana rescheduling to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if confirmed as secretary of HHS. When asked by Elizabeth Warren (D) “Do you commit to working with the DOJ and DEA to swiftly resume proceedings on the scheduling of marijuana (which are currently paused)?” RFK Jr. responded: …
Jan 31 2025
A resolution urging the federal government to approve marijuana banking legislation has been approved by the Montana’s Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee. Senate Joint Resolution 5 was approved by the committee today by a vote of 9 to 2, indicating strong bipartisan support. The resolution urges federal lawmakers to pass the SAFER Banking …
