Apr 24 2025
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its monthly public meeting at The City University of New York, highlighting significant strides made in the cannabis industry. The agenda included the approval of nearly 100 additional adult-use licenses across the marketplace, a robust market analysis from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and the …
Apr 24 2025
According to a study conducted by researchers from eight universities, cannabinoids may be effective in managing core symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. A new systematic review and meta-analysis has found that cannabis-based medications may significantly reduce the severity of tics and premonitory urges in individuals with Tourette Syndrome. The study was conducted by researchers from eight …
Apr 24 2025
A study conducted at Namseoul University in South Korea has found that tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana, could offer therapeutic benefits for those with metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Published by AIMS Neuroscience, the study highlights THCV’s unique interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system, including its ability to …
Apr 24 2025
A new study published in the Asian Journal of Urology has found that certain cannabis strains rich in cannabinoids like CBC and THC may be effective in killing bladder cancer cells and inhibiting their spread. Researchers from Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv University, and the Cleveland Clinic tested three commercial Cannabis sativa strains—PARIS, Dairy Queen …
Apr 24 2025
Legislation that would block police from using the smell of marijuana as the sole reason to search a vehicle is set for a public hearing in the Illinois House of Representatives. Senate Bill 42, which passed the Senate in a 33 to 20 vote earlier this month, is scheduled for a hearing in the House …
Apr 24 2025
Legal marijuana sales in British Columbia reached $72.05 million in March 2025, marking a 15.9% increase compared to the $62 million sold in the same month last year. This strong performance brings the province’s total marijuana sales for 2025 to $215 million, according to the research firm Headset. The average price of a gram of …
Apr 23 2025
The Washington Legislature delivered two cannabis-related measures to Governor Bob Ferguson today. Senate Bill 5403 was given approval by the Senate in a 39 to 9 vote earlier this month, and it passed the House 57 to 37. Today, the measure was officially delivered to Governor Ferguson. Also sent to Governor Ferguson is Senate Bill …
Apr 23 2025
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong (R) today signed House Bill 1203 into law, formally adding regulated edible products to the state’s medical marijuana program. Introduced in January by Representative Jim Vetter (R) with a bipartisan roster of cosponsors, the bill cruised through the Legislature with a 42 to 3 Senate vote on April 4 and …
Apr 23 2025
Louisiana’s licensed therapeutic-marijuana pharmacies could soon pay a flat $5,000 each year to keep their doors open under House Bill 657, filed today by State Representative Neil Riser (R-Columbia). The measure amends R.S. 40:1046 to direct the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to assess and collect a $5,000 renewal fee from every retail permit holder …
Apr 23 2025
Massachusetts State Representative Patrick Kearney (D) has introduced legislation that would legalize and regulate psilocybin, creating a comprehensive framework to oversee its cultivation, distribution, and use. The proposal, House Bill 4050, was filed yesterday and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue. If enacted, the measure would remove psilocybin and psilocyn from the …
