Florida’s Senate Appropriations Committee is preparing to vote on a bill that would tighten rules around low-THC marijuana products and where medical marijuana businesses can operate. The committee has scheduled Senate Bill 902 for a vote on February 18 at 8:30 a.m., after the measure sailed through the Health Policy Committee on Wednesday in an …
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Study: CBD Kills Rare Ovarian Tumor Cells by Targeting TRPV2 Channel and Mitochondrial Pathway
A new study reports that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating component of marijuana, may exploit a specific ion channel and a mitochondrial pathway to kill cells from a rare type of ovarian tumor.
Edible Hemp Film Helped Keep Freeze-Dried Berries Fresher in Storage, Study Finds
A study published in Molecules examined whether adding cannabis extract to polysaccharide-based films could better protect freeze-dried raspberries and blueberries during storage. The team produced several versions of the film with different extract levels, then evaluated how the extract changed the film’s physical performance and how well it preserved the fruit over time.
Maryland Cannabis Industry Generates $98.9 Million in Sales in January, Prices down 12% from January 2025
Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $98.9 million in total sales for January 2025, according to newly released data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. This marks a nearly 5% increase from the $94.5 million sold in January 2025, despite prices seeing a significant drop.
Utah Committee Advances Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Telehealth Recommendations, Expand Low-THC Products in Pharmacies
A Utah House committee voted 8 to 1 today to advance a bill that would allow telehealth recommendations for medical marijuana and let certain low-THC products be sold through licensed pharmacies.
New York Bill Would Let Liquor Stores Sell Low-THC Cannabis Beverages, Taxed at 9% Wholesale and 13% Retail
New York Assemblymember John Zaccaro (D) has introduced legislation that would let liquor stores sell low potency cannabis beverages while creating a new tax and regulatory structure for the products. Assembly Bill 10191 was filed today and referred to the Assembly Committee on Economic Development.
Bipartisan Oregon Bill Would Allow Physician-Supervised Ibogaine Treatment
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers are working to pass legislation that would allow licensed physicians to provide ibogaine to patients diagnosed with certain mental health and substance use disorders.
Virginia Bill to Require Hospitals to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminally Ill Patients Approved by Committee
Legislation in Virginia that would require medical care facilities to allow certain terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana during inpatient stays has advanced in the House with a substitute approved by the House Committee on Health and Human Services.
Tilray Expands UK Medical Supply Network Through New Distribution Deal With Smartway Pharmaceuticals
Tilray Brands announced today that its European pharmaceutical arm, CC Pharma, has entered into a new agreement with UK-based Smartway Pharmaceuticals designed to expand access to medicines across Britain through pharmacy, hospital and specialist care channels.
Virginia House Appropriations Committee Advances Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales 16 to 6
Legislation that would establish a regulated adult-use marijuana market in Virginia was approved today by the House Appropriations Committee in a 16 to 6 vote, sending the measure to the full House of Delegates for consideration.
