State Senator Mike Woelfel (D) filed Senate Joint Resolution 5 today in the West Virginia Legislature, which would would place on the 2026 ballot a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana and establish a process to expunge past nonviolent cannabis charges, making both a constitutional right.
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Colorado Senate Bill Would Require Health Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana Use by Terminally Ill Patients
Legislation filed today in the Colorado Senate would require licensed health facilities to allow terminally ill patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program to use medical marijuana while receiving care.
West Virginia Bills Filed to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession, Protect Gun Rights for Medical Cannabis Patients
Two marijuana-related bills were filed today in the West Virginia Legislature, one in the House of Delegates and one in the Senate, each addressing a different aspect of how state law treats marijuana use and its legal consequences.
Maryland Bill Would Direct Cannabis Tax Revenue to Veterans Trust Fund
Legislation in the Maryland House that would redirect a portion of the state’s marijuana tax revenue to support the Veterans Trust Fund received its first reading today in the House Ways and Means Committee.
Mississippi Senator Files Companion Bill to Decriminalize First-Time Marijuana Possession
A companion bill to legislation filed last week in the Mississippi House that would decriminalize first-time marijuana possession was introduced today in the state Senate.
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Program Reports 319,965 Active Patients and 4,500 Licensed Businesses
According to a new report released by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, the state now has 319,965 active medical cannabis patients and over 4,500 active cannabis business licenses (including over 1,450 dispensaries).
Florida Medical Marijuana Program Reaches 740 Dispensaries
Florida’s medical marijuana program has grown to 740 authorized dispensing locations statewide, according to a new weekly report released by the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use. The update also shows the state’s patient count continuing to climb, reaching 931,653 registered medical marijuana patients (an increase of around 1,000 from mid-December).
Safe Harbor Expands Into Cannabis Insurance Through New Industry Partnerships
Safe Harbor Financial Services announced Wednesday that it is expanding its client offerings to include cannabis-specific insurance solutions, marking a notable broadening of the company’s platform beyond banking and lending services.
Study: Psilocybin Treatment May Benefit Those With PTSD
A new study published by EClinicalMedicine provides an in-depth look at how patients with post-traumatic stress disorder experience psilocybin-assisted treatment, offering qualitative insight into how the therapy differs from standard PTSD treatments and how participants engage with trauma during dosing sessions.
Psilocybin Found to Significantly Reduce Depression in Cancer Patients, Meta-Analysis Shows
A new meta-analysis published by BMC Psychology finds that psilocybin treatment is associated with substantial reductions in depressive symptoms among cancer patients, while effects on anxiety appear more mixed and less consistent.
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