Apr 13 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine has found that silver and gold nanoparticles synthesized using cannabis waste extract have strong antibacterial effects against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a drug-resistant bacteria commonly linked to hospital infections. The research was conducted by scientists at the University …
Apr 12 2025
A House subcommittee has scheduled a public hearing on legislation that would expand Texas’ medical cannabis program. The House Disease Prevention & Women’s & Children’s Health Subcommittee has scheduled a public hearing on House Bill 46, set to take place on April 14 at 8am at the state capitol, room E2.030. The hearing was originally …
Apr 12 2025
The Center Origin in downtown Denver has become the first facility in Colorado to receive a state license to offer psychedelic therapy under the Natural Medicine Health Act. Licensed by the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Natural Medicine Division, The Center Origin was officially approved on April 11. Located on Blake Street, the center will provide …
Apr 12 2025
House Bill 1331 was filed yesterday in Colorado to expand the locations where licensed marijuana businesses can deliver and sell products. Filed by State Representatives William Lindstedt (D) and Naquetta Ricks (D), the bill has been assigned to the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee. The proposed law would allow social equity marijuana license holders …
Apr 12 2025
Ontario marijuana retailers generated $150.84 million in sales in March, according to newly released data from Seattle-based research firm Headset. The total marks a slight 2% decline compared to March 2024. Despite the modest dip, overall marijuana sales in Ontario have reached approximately $450 million for the first three months of 2025, keeping the province …
Apr 12 2025
The Washington House of Representatives has passed legislation to restrict financial interest agreements among marijuana retail businesses, a move supporters say will curb vertical integration and increase market fairness. Approved on a 57 to 37 vote, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5403 would bar individuals or entities with ownership in a licensed marijuana retail business from …
Apr 11 2025
Senate Bill 75, which would limit the power of Delaware counties to restrict marijuana businesses, has been approved by the Senate Elections & Government Affairs Committee in a 3 to 1 vote. The legislation would ensure that marijuana retail and cultivation operations can function more freely in certain zones while still preserving local control for …
Apr 11 2025
Legislation to decriminalize psilocybin in New Hampshire is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 15 at 1:50 p.m. in Room 100 of the State House. House Bill 528, filed by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), was approved by the full House last month with strong bipartisan support. Originally written …
Apr 11 2025
Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry has proposed steep new tariffs on medical marijuana imported from Canada, with rates as high as 165%, according to MJBizDaily. The move is part of an effort to shield Israel’s domestic cannabis producers from what officials describe as unfair pricing practices. Economy Minister Nir Barkat is calling for the …
Apr 11 2025
A federal proposal that would prevent marijuana businesses from claiming standard tax deductions—regardless of whether marijuana is rescheduled—has gained its 13th congressional sponsor. Representative Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) signed on to the House version of the bill on Thursday, joining ten other lawmakers. Known as House Bill 1447, the measure was introduced last month by Representative …
