A wide-ranging proposal to create a legal recreational cannabis market in Virginia cleared its first major hurdle today, passing the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee by a narrow 8 to 7 vote before being rereferred to the Senate Courts of Justice Committee for further consideration.
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Study: CBD Reduces Inflammatory Lipid Build-Up in Visceral Fat Linked to Obesity
New research published in Scientific Reports finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may play a significant role in reducing early-stage inflammation tied to obesity by altering how inflammatory lipid compounds accumulate in body fat.
Minneapolis Planning Commission Advances Plan for Cannabis Training College in Near North
The Minneapolis Planning Commission has recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment that would clear the way for a nonprofit cannabis workforce training program to operate in the Near North neighborhood, moving the proposal one step closer to a final vote by the City Council.
Tennessee Bill Would Raise Low-Level Marijuana Possession Threshold From Half-Ounce to Five Ounces
A proposal filed today by State Senator Raumesh Akbari (D) would dramatically change how marijuana possession is treated under Tennessee law by increasing the amount considered a low-level offense from one-half ounce to five ounces.
Michigan House Rules Committee Approves Bill to Create State-Run Marijuana Reference Lab
A bipartisan Michigan bill that would establish a state-operated marijuana reference laboratory is now headed to the full House of Representatives after receiving approval today by the House Rules Committee.
Nebraska Bill Would Overhaul State’s Medical Cannabis Program
Nebraska lawmakers have introduced legislation that would significantly reshape how medical marijuana is regulated, tracked, and taxed in the state, establishing a formal patient registry, a directory of recommending health care practitioners, a restructured Cannabis Commission, and a seed-to-sale tracking system for all licensed operations.
Numerous Kratom Bills Filed Throughout the U.S. in Early 2026
In just the first three weeks of 2026, lawmakers in multiple states have filed numerous proposals related to kratom, the herbal product derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant that is widely sold in smoke shops, convenience stores, and online, and often used as a natural alternative to opioids.
New York Senate Passes Bill to Ban Kratom Sales to Those Under 21, Measure Sent to Assembly
New York lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit the sale of kratom to anyone under the age of 21, with the proposal now awaiting consideration in the Assembly after clearing the full Senate.
Tennessee Bill Would Make Kratom Possession a Felony
A bill recently filed in the Tennessee Legislature by a coalition of 29 Republican lawmakers would make the possession, sale and manufacture of kratom a felony offense while mandating new testing requirements for suspected overdoses and neonatal abstinence syndrome cases.
Study: THC Shown to Disrupt Cavity-Causing Bacteria and Dental Biofilms
A new study published in the International Dental Journal finds that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, significantly inhibits the growth and activity of Streptococcus mutans, the bacterium most closely associated with dental cavities.
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