US Representatives Robert Garcia (D-CA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) have filed the Validating Independence for State Initiatives on Organic Natural Substances (VISIONS) Act to protect …
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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.
In Less Than 50 Days Ohio Could Become the 24th Legal Marijuana State
On November 7th of this year voters in Ohio will have the opportunity to make their state the 24th with legal recreational marijuana. In a …
CA Bill Legalizing Marijuana Cafes Received by Governor
Legislation that would legalize Amsterdam-style marijuana cafes in California was officially presented to Governor Gavin Newsom on September 15. Governor Newsom has until October to …
In Michigan, $276 Million in Legal Marijuana Purchased in August, Over $40 Million in Taxes Garnered
In Michigan, August marijuana sales fell barely short of July’s record-breaking numbers despite prices dropping. In total there was $276,262,397.68 worth of legal marijuana sold …
US Senate Committee Schedules Vote for Bill Allowing Banks to Service Marijuana Businesses
On September 27 the Senate Banking Committee will vote on legislation that would allow banks to provide services to marijuana businesses that are legal under …
Study Finds Marijuana Extracts Associated With Sustained Improvements in Those With Chronic Health Conditions
Marijuana extracts are associated with health-related quality of life improvements in patients suffering from chronic conditions such as pain, fatigue and anxiety, according to a …
Study: CBD Inhibits the Proliferation and Invasiveness of Prostate Cancer Cells
According to a new study, “the ability of CBD to inhibit prostate cancer cell proliferation and invasiveness suggests that CBD may have potential as a …
US Congressional Researchers Say DEA “Likely” to Reschedule Marijuana
A report released Wednesday by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) states that it’s “likely” the DEA will reschedule marijuana to reschedule III, which will have …
California Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Employers From Asking About Marijuana Use
With an overhwleming majority the California Assembly passed Senate Bill 700, which has already been passed through the Senate. The Assembly voted yesterday 59 to …
Placebo-Controlled Trial Finds CBD Useful in Helping to Treat Chronic Gingivostomatitis in Cats
According to a newly published study, the oral administration of the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) is a useful adjunct treatment for felines with chronic gingivostomatitis. …
