Jun 04 2025
The State of Florida has now validated 379,345 signatures in support of a marijuana legalization initiative, representing 43% of the 880,062 signatures required to qualify the measure for the 2026 general election ballot. The proposal, backed by the group Smart & Safe Florida which has already raised over $20 million, would legalize the possession, purchase, …
Jun 04 2025
In a unanimous 153 to 0 vote, the Massachusetts House of Representatives has approved a comprehensive cannabis reform bill that would significantly overhaul the state’s marijuana laws and regulatory framework, including doubling the current possession limit. The proposal, House 4187, titled “An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws,” now heads to the Senate for consideration. …
Jun 04 2025
A House committee in Maine has advanced legislation proponents say would crack down on illicit marijuana cultivation by requiring permits for high-powered electrical upgrades in residential buildings. The bill, titled An Act to Reduce Illegal Cannabis Operations by Requiring Permits for High Electrical Usage, was approved by the Joint Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology …
Jun 04 2025
Johns Hopkins University is launching a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help stroke survivors regain motor function—even years after their injury. The study is part of a new agreement between Johns Hopkins and Rose Hill Life Sciences, a company that holds exclusive rights to intellectual property surrounding psilocybin-based treatments for neurological damage. …
Jun 04 2025
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the nation’s oldest cannabis policy group, has issued a call to action to encourage Congress to oppose any removal of federal provisions protecting state medical cannabis laws. “The White House’s 2026 fiscal year budget request calls for the repeal of a long-standing federal budget rider …
Jun 04 2025
A newly released House spending bill spearheaded by Republicans includes language that would ban most cannabinoid-based products currently sold nationwide. The legislation, introduced by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, includes a provision that would federally ban consumable cannabis products containing any measurable amount of THC—or …
Jun 04 2025
A large-scale study conducted across 19 universities and hospitals in Thailand, along with the Ministry of Public Health, found that medical-grade cannabidiol (CBD)-enriched oil significantly reduced seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, with most patients tolerating the treatment for over a year. The prospective observational study followed 101 pediatric patients between 2021 and 2023. Participants …
Jun 04 2025
Several states are making notable progress toward legalizing marijuana for adult use, with strong public backing and rising legislative interest. While 24 states have already enacted recreational legalization, the following eight are among the most likely to join them next.
Jun 04 2025
Licensed marijuana stores in New Mexico sold $49,822,238 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in May, according to data released by the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department. This included 1,226,990 individual transactions. Of the May total, $37,947,948.06 came from adult-use purchases. The new numbers push New Mexico’s marijuana sales total for 2025 to $239,646,337.38. Since …
Jun 04 2025
The Maine Senate has narrowly approved legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, passing the measure 17 to 16 and setting it up for consideration by the governor. House Bill 1034 removes criminal penalties for adults 21 and older who possess up to one gram of psilocybin or one ounce of psilocybin-containing …
