Apr 30 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court is giving the Trump administration more time to decide whether to challenge a court ruling that questions the constitutionality of banning gun ownership for marijuana users. Justice Brett Kavanaugh has approved a request from Solicitor General D. John Sauer, allowing the administration until June 5 to determine whether to appeal a …
Apr 30 2025
Today, Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. “People who have worked to turn their lives around after a criminal conviction deserve the opportunity to move forward, not be held back by administrative …
Apr 29 2025
Today, the Montana Legislature officially transmitted Senate Joint Resolution 5, an official endorsement of the SAFER Banking Act, to top leaders in Congress, following its final approval last week. The resolution, which expresses support for federal marijuana banking reform, was sent to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Majority and Minority Leaders …
Apr 29 2025
The Minnesota Senate has passed Senate File 2216 in a 122 to 10 vote, advancing a wide-ranging commerce policy and spending package that includes updates to the state’s cannabis program. Among its many provisions, the bill allocates $15 million annually for Cannabis Industry Community Renewal Grants, starting in fiscal year 2026, along with $1 million …
Apr 29 2025
A New York bill that would ban involuntary drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant and postpartum individuals has advanced from the Senate Women’s Issues Committee to the Senate Health Committee. Senate Bill 845, originally filed in January by 22 Democratic senators, would prohibit health care professionals from conducting drug or alcohol tests on pregnant …
Apr 29 2025
A new bill filed today in the Maine House would make substantial changes to how the state regulates its adult use marijuana industry. House Bill 1820, sponsored by State Representative Quentin Chapman (R), was introduced today, during the first special session of the 132nd Maine Legislature. The bill has been referred to the House and …
Apr 29 2025
According to a new study that used an animal model, cannabidiol (CBD) may help regulate sleep disorders caused by general anesthesia. For the study, researchers implanted cortical EEG electrodes in 24 male rats and divided them into four groups: control, propofol, CBD treatment, and diazepam treatment. Following anesthesia with propofol, the rats received daily treatment …
Apr 29 2025
Congressmembers Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus, today introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025. Under current law, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is prohibited from spending on or sponsoring any research related to the medical or recreational use of a Schedule 1 substance. Additionally, …
Apr 29 2025
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has published its comprehensive 2024 Market Report, providing critical insights into the growth and development of the adult-use cannabis market over its first two years since sales commenced. The report provides the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) with the data and insights necessary to evaluate market outcomes and determine whether …
Apr 28 2025
Support for legal marijuana in Pennsylvania has climbed to its highest level since Muhlenberg College first began tracking the issue in 2013. According to the latest Muhlenberg College Public Health Survey, 52% of adult Pennsylvanians say they favor legalizing marijuana for any purpose. This marks a three-point increase from last year and continues a broader …
