Nov 19 2024
In October, legal marijuana states collectively generated $1.872 billion in sales. This total, based on an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, represents a marginal decrease from September’s $1.877 billion, highlighting the market’s stability. Sales data for most states was sourced from their regulatory bodies overseeing the marijuana industry. In instances where this data was unavailable, …
Nov 19 2024
The Dallas City Council voted today against adding language to a resolution that sought to block implementation of Proposition R, a recently approved measure decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana. The proposed amendment, introduced by District 12 Councilmember Cara Mendelsohn, claimed the voter-approved initiative conflicted with state law and should not be enforced. Proposition …
Nov 19 2024
Lifetime cannabis use does not appear to negatively impact cognitive decline, and may actually protect against it, according to a longitudinal study published in Brain and Behavior. The research assessed the relationship between marijuana use and age-related cognitive changes in a cohort of 5,162 Danish men over a span of 44 years. Participants’ IQs were …
Nov 19 2024
Researchers from Texas A&M International University and several Iranian universities have unveiled a novel approach to peripheral nerve tissue repair, employing injectable hyaluronic acid-based microparticles loaded with cannabidiol (CBD). The study, published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, highlights the potential of these biomimetic microparticles in regenerating damaged nerve tissue. The team used a …
Nov 19 2024
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has criticized efforts to reschedule marijuana and enact banking reform as inadequate, advocating instead for a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for cannabis. The North Carolina Republican’s stance diverges from most of his GOP colleagues, who generally oppose legalization. In an interview with AskAPol published Tuesday, Tillis stated, “I think we’re …
Nov 19 2024
Massachusetts has granted its first-ever cannabis research facility license to Curaleaf Processing, a division of multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) unanimously approved the license, allowing the facility to operate in Newton, according to a press release from the agency. “We are excited to move the state’s first-ever Research Facility license …
Nov 18 2024
The Nevada Senate Revenue and Economic Development Committee prefiled Senate Bill 41 today, a proposal designed to amend the state’s cannabis tax regulations. The bill, which will be considered during the January 2025 legislative session, focuses on the establishment of new requirements for cannabis businesses regarding tax permits. Currently, Nevada law imposes excise taxes on …
Nov 18 2024
A recent Missouri Court of Appeals ruling will reduce taxes on marijuana products in St. Louis County, following a decision that prohibits local governments from layering additional cannabis taxes on top of one another. The ruling clarifies that while local governments can impose a 3% cannabis tax, the state constitution prevents cities and counties from …
Nov 18 2024
Here’s a look at the most popular marijuana strains in Texas. Although marijuana remains illegal in Texas, the state still has a thriving market. This is fueled by the availability of marijuana from nearby New Mexico—where recreational use is legal—as well as online sources, home cultivation, and other means. Last week legislation was filed in …
Nov 18 2024
According to a new study, hemp extract containing cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) may help mitigate the cognitive impairments and brain inflammation associated with chronic stress. Published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology and conducted by researchers at Mae Fah Luang University, the study provides new insights into hemp’s potential neuroprotective properties. The researchers explored …
