Jan 27 2025
The 2025-2026 session of the United States Congress has seen 1,227 bills filed so far, covering a wide array of issues. However, not a single piece of legislation introduced this year addresses cannabis policy. This marks a notable absence given the momentum marijuana reform has gained in recent years, with 68% of voters nationwide supporting …
Jan 27 2025
A public hearing was held today in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce for Senate Bill 5403, a measure designed to bolster the sustainability of Washington’s marijuana industry by authorizing direct-to-consumer sales of certain marijuana products. The bill, introduced on January 21, 2025, is sponsored by State Senators Rebecca Saldaña (D), Deborah Krishnadasan (D), …
Jan 27 2025
Across the United States, prices for legal marijuana flower vary widely depending on factors like supply, taxes, and market maturity. In this article we break down the states with lowest average cost per gram. Data from state regulatory agencies, cannabis commissions, and the research firm Headset reveal which states currently offer the lowest average prices …
Jan 27 2025
New legislation filed today by State Senator Joe Gruters would allow registered medical marijuana patients in Florida to grow up to two marijuana plants at home for personal use, while also placing restrictions on the state’s hemp industry. Under the proposed law (Senate Bill 334), medical marijuana patients would be authorized to grow up to …
Jan 27 2025
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Palm Coast, Florida. The new location will be Trulieve’s 162nd dispensary in Florida, and their 230th nationwide. A grand opening celebration will be held Friday, January 31, beginning at 9 a.m., featuring music, specials, discounts, and …
Jan 27 2025
Cannabis’ chemical diversity and its potential as a multi-target treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are at the center of a new review published in IBRO Neuroscience Reports. The review categorizes the compounds found in cannabis into cannabinoids and non-cannabinoids, exploring their roles in combating AD-related pathological features. With AD’s complexity often rendering single-target therapies insufficient, …
Jan 25 2025
House Bill 1449, which would legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana in Washington State, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Consumer Protection & Business Committee on January 28 at 1:30 PM. The bill, filed by a group of 16 state representatives, would allow those 21 and older to grow up to six …
Jan 25 2025
In 2024, 11 states surpassed $1 billion in legal marijuana sales. Collectively, these states accounted for a large majority of the $23.2 billion sold across the 21 states with operational recreational markets. California led the pack with $4.2 billion in sales, followed by Michigan, which brought in $3.1 billion. Illinois ($1.8 billion) and Massachusetts ($1.75 …
Jan 25 2025
Yesterday, Senate Bill 146, which would protect the parental rights of qualified medical marijuana patients in Florida, was officially assigned to three Senate committees. If enacted, the legislation filed by State Senator Tina Polsky (D) would amend section 39.806 of the Florida Statutes to ensure that a parent’s status as a medical marijuana patient cannot …
Jan 25 2025
Researchers from the University of Michigan have conducted a feasibility pilot study on a novel coaching intervention aimed at helping Veterans optimize their use of medical cannabis products for managing chronic pain. The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and available online via the U.S. National Library of Medicine, involved Veterans with chronic …
