Sep 18 2024
The Pittsburgh City Council has given initial approval to an ordinance that would strengthen protections for medical marijuana patients in the workplace. Introduced by Councilor Barb Warwick, the measure would classify medical marijuana users as a protected group, barring routine drug tests for marijuana as a condition of employment in most fields. Warwick stressed that …
Sep 18 2024
Arizona’s total tax revenue from legal marijuana sales is nearing $1 billion, with over $20 million generated in August. According to data from the Arizona Department of Revenue, the state generated $20,778,911 in tax revenue from the licensed sale of nearly $90 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products. Of this, $12,799,070 came from the …
Sep 18 2024
As marijuana continues to gain traction across the United States, with it legal for recreational use in 24 states and legal for medical use in 38 states, certain strains have emerged as perennial favorites among consumers. With more states legalizing cannabis and an ever-expanding market, some strains consistently stand out from the rest. Drawing from …
Sep 18 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office has confirmed that non-alcoholic beverages infused with hemp-derived delta-9 THC are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. Despite this, Wilson says the state cannot issue a blanket determination on the legality of all THC-infused beverages, meaning each drink must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. State Solicitor General …
Sep 18 2024
Flora Growth Corp. announced on Wednesday a new agreement with Blossom Genetics, a London-based company, to supply medical cannabis to the German market. As part of the deal, two cannabis flower strains—Chemmy Jones and Northern Lights—will be introduced to Germany. The country implemented a significant recreational cannabis law on April 1, which decriminalized cannabis, allowed …
Sep 18 2024
A new study published in the journal Applied Health Economics and Health Policy reveals that companies in states with medical cannabis laws are seeing significant savings in employer-sponsored health insurance premiums. The research, conducted by Leafwell, highlights the economic benefits of medical cannabis for businesses, potentially offering a new incentive for more states to adopt …
Sep 18 2024
Athletes for Care, a nonprofit dedicated to the health and well-being of athletes, has endorsed Florida’s recreational marijuana ballot initiative. “Cannabis has a long history in sports to help center athletes and aid them in recovery following both short- and long-term injuries,” said Clint Johnson, Executive Director of Athletes for Care, in a press release. “Our …
Sep 18 2024
According to a study published recently in JAMA Network Open, there was no significant impact on brain activation in individuals using medical marijuana over the course of a year. Titled Year-Long Cannabis Use for Medical Symptoms and Brain Activation During Cognitive Processes and conducted by researchers from Universitas Mercatorum, University of Foggia, University of Bari, and …
Sep 18 2024
A new study published in the peer reviewed journal Discover Mental Health highlights the potential of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, as a treatment option for tobacco use disorder. Conducted by a team of researchers from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, the University Medical Center Groningen, the University of Groningen, and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, …
Sep 18 2024
For the first time in state history, legal marijuana sales in Vermont surpassed $12 million in a single month. According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, licensed dispensaries and retail outlets sold $12.27 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in July, up from $11.14 million in June. July’s sales generated $1.72 million in tax …
