The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has released sales data for the state’s legal marijuana industry for the first time since the end of June. After a nearly four-month hiatus, the CCC has published marijuana sales data for July, August, September, and the first 13 days of October. Prior to this release, the last data …
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Alabama Judge Appoints Mediator in Medical Marijuana Licensing Dispute
A judge has appointed a mediator to address the ongoing legal battle over Alabama’s medical marijuana licensing. Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson named retired Circuit Judge Eugene Reese as the mediator in an effort to resolve disputes between companies vying for licenses to grow and sell medical cannabis, reports the Associated Press. Anderson emphasized that …
Poll: 56% of Voters in Kansas Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Just 30% Oppose
According to the results of newly released polling, a strong majority of voters in Kansas support legalizing recreational marijuana. The Emerson College Poll, which covered Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska, asked participants “Would you support or oppose Kansas legalizing recreational marijuana?” For Kansas voters, 56% said they support the measure, with 30% opposed and 14% …
Poll Shows 59% of Nebraska Voters Back Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiatives
A recent poll found that 59% of Nebraska voters plan to support the legalization of medical marijuana in the upcoming general election. On the November 5 ballot are two medical marijuana-related measures that serve as companions. The first measure, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act, would provide legal protections for patients and healthcare providers …
Here’s the Most Popular Marijuana Strains in Oregon Right Now
As of October 2024, Oregon marijuana stores are seeing some familiar favorites retain popularity alongside emerging strains. The state’s diverse cannabis market continues to reflect trends seen across the U.S., particularly in California and Washington, while also showing a distinct regional flair. Here are the strains making waves in Oregon right now, using data from …
Delaware to Begin Lottery for Issuing Marijuana Business Licenses on Thursday
Delaware is advancing its plans to regulate the legal marijuana industry, with the Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) preparing to hold a lottery for business licenses. A total of 727 applications have been approved to participate, significantly exceeding the number of licenses available. The lottery is set to begin on Thursday and will …
Study: CBD Improves Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Adults with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
According to the results of a new study conducted by researchers from the National University Arturo Jauretche in Argentina, CBD is “effective and safe” in combatting drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers “conducted a prospective, observational, open cohort study, with a before-after design, in adult patients, we assessed the effectiveness, dosage, and tolerance of adjunctive CBD treatment.” The …
University of North Florida Poll Finds 66% of Likely Voters Support Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana
A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) has found that a strong majority of Florida voters favor legalizing recreational marijuana, with support well above the 60% threshold for Amendment 3 to be enacted into law. “After years of polling on marijuana in Florida, both medical and recreational, it …
Study: History of Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Postoperative Opioid Use in Lumbar Fusion Patients
A retrospective study published in the Asian Spine Journal suggests that patients with a history of cannabis use may require fewer opioids after lumbar fusion surgery. Conducted by researchers from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of Illinois, Yale School of Medicine, and the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, the purpose of …
Minnesota’s Recreational Marijuana Market On Track to Launch in 2025
Minnesota is gearing up for the launch of its recreational marijuana market in 2025. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has released a draft of the regulations outlining how licensed marijuana businesses will operate once the legal market is up and running, which the group says is still on track for next year, likely …
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