If Australia were to legalize marijuana they would save $1.2 billion each year, which doesn’t account for the potential billions that could be made in new taxes. This is according to the Cannabis in Australia report by Penington Institute. The report also found that more than a third of Australians aged over 14 have used …
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
Maine Marijuana Prices Down Nearly 50% Since 2020
The cost of legal marijuana has seen a substantial drop since the start of legal sales in 2020. According to data compiled and released by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, the average price of marijuana throughout the state as of the end of March was $8.04. This marks a 49% decrease from the average …
Colorado House Approves Measure to Allow Online Marijuana Sales and Deliveries
Colorado legislation to allow marijuana stores to sell marijuana and marijuana products online, while also allowing them to deliver it, has been passed by the state’s House of Representatives. According to the official summary of House Bill 1279, “Current law prohibits a licensed retail marijuana store from selling retail marijuana or retail marijuana products over …
Report Finds Portland, Oregon is America’s Best City for Marijuana, Followed by Denver and Buffalo
According to a new report Portland, Oregon is America’s most cannabis-friendly city, followed by Denver, Colorado and Buffalo, New York. The report, conducted by Real Estate Witch (an online publication from Clever Real Estate) and Leafly, analyzed various criteria including the legality of marijuana, dispensary data, marijuana prices, and more in order to determine the …
Washington State Magic Mushrooms Bill Sent to Governor
Legislation to establish a psilocybin taskforce and pilot program has officially been sent to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. Washington’s House of Representatives voted earlier this week to pass Senate Bill 5263, with it having already passed the Senate. However, amendments made in the House created a need for the Senate to give the measure …
Study: Marijuana Improves Pain Scores and Health-Related Quality of Life in Those With Chronic, Refractory Pain
Medical marijuana was observed to “improve pain intensity scores and HRQoL [health-related quality of life] outcomes in patients with chronic, refractory pain” in a new study published by the British Journal of Pain. Conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital (both in Australia), the objective of the study was to “examine …
Delaware Lawmakers “100% Confident” Enough Votes to Override Potential Marijuana Legalization Veto
Delaware House Bill 1 was delivered to Governor Carney on April 11, with House Bill 2 being delivered tomorrow. The governor has 10 days from the day they reach his desk to determine his approach. Although there is fear the governor may veto the measures, Senator Trey Paradee, the bills’ prime sponsor in the Senate, …
Poll: 56% in South Carolina Want Recreational Marijuana Legalized
A strong majority of adults in South Carolina want marijuana to be legalized, and an even higher percentage support legalizing medical marijuana. According to the newest Winthrop University Poll, 56% of adults in South Carolina support legalizing recreational marijuana, while 76% support legalizing the substance for medical use. In terms of medical marijuana, 72% of …
Montana Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Police to Give Saliva Tests to Suspected Drugged Drivers
Montana’s full legislature has passed Senate Bill 13, amending the state’s implied consent law to give police the power to administer oral fluid tests to motorists suspected of being under the influence of drugs. Senate Bill 13 has now been sent to Governor Greg Gianforte, who has not indicated whether or not he plans to …
Study: Cannabis Consumers Use Fewer Prescription Opioids Following Wrist Surgery
Patients with a history of marijuana use consume fewer prescription opioids following surgery for distal radius fractures (bone wrist fractures). This is according to a study published in the International Open Access Journal of the American Society for Plastic Surgeons. The purpose of this study “was to evaluate opioid demand after open reduction and internal fixation of …
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