Aug 18 2024
The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, legislation that seeks to advance research into the potential benefits of medical cannabis for veterans, has gained its 21st sponsor in the U.S. Congress. On August 9, Congressmember Jason Crow (D-CO) signed on as a cosponsor of the House version of the bill, bringing the total number of sponsors …
Aug 18 2024
Teamsters have successfully unionized their 10th marijuana store in Illinois. Earlier this week, Teamsters Local 777 announced that they’ve won both a new collective bargaining agreement and an election at Zen Leaf in less than one week. Zen Leaf is a subsidiary of the multi-state operator Verano Holdings. This accomplishment is the fourth Verano store …
Aug 17 2024
A new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology shows that cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful as a sleep aid for individuals suffering from insomnia. Conducted by researchers from Swinburne University of Technology and the Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Austin Hospital, the randomized controlled pilot trial explored whether nightly use of CBD impacts daytime …
Aug 16 2024
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reveals that marijuana capsules containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients who have not responded to standard antiemetic treatments. This randomized, placebo-controlled, phase II/III trial, conducted across 19 hospitals and universities in Australia, is one of the …
Aug 16 2024
Vermont’s legal marijuana market generated over $66 million in revenue between January and June of this year. In the first half of 2024, Vermont’s licensed marijuana stores sold $66.22 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products, resulting in approximately $8.5 million in tax revenue, according to data compiled and released by the Vermont Department of …
Aug 16 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains on track to finalize the rescheduling of marijuana by October, according to an agency official. The public comment period for the proposed rescheduling ended on July 22, with over 43,000 comments submitted. The DEA is currently analyzing these comments, with a final ruling anticipated within the coming weeks. The …
Aug 16 2024
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has announced his support for Florida’s Amendment 3, which would make recreational marijuana a constitutional right. This week, Tyson released a video supporting Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that would allow those 21+ in Florida to legally purchase, possess, and consume marijuana. Sitting in a boxing gym, Tyson addressed Florida voters …
Aug 16 2024
A key committee in the California Legislature has passed legislation (Assembly Bill 1111) that would enable marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-sanctioned farmers markets and other temporary events. The legislation, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), received unanimous approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday, with the voting being 4 …
Aug 16 2024
Legislation legalizing medical marijuana in Ukraine officially takes effect today. In February, President Zelenskyy signed the legislation into law, following approval through the nation’s Verkhovna Rada with 248 of the body’s 450 members voting in favor. Under the new law, which moves marijuana from the most prohibitive Schedule I list of drugs to Schedule II, …
Aug 15 2024
In a historic milestone for North Carolina, the state’s first-ever recreational marijuana store is set to open in just three weeks, welcoming all adults aged 21 and older. Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the marijuana “megastore” is located on tribal lands in the town of Cherokee. The outlet, named the Great Smoky …
