Aug 28 2024
According to a new poll of registered Florida voters, a strong majority support Amendment 3. The Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey found support for Amendment 3 to be at 57%. Although this is below the 60% threshold for enactment (given the measure is a constitutional amendment), it’s within the +/-3.4% margin of error, and 9% …
Aug 28 2024
Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted what some are dubbing “a cartoonish display“, where he and members of the city’s police department oversaw the burning of four tons of marijuana products they deemed to be “illegal.” Despite recreational marijuana being legal in New York since 2021, the city burnt over 8,000 pounds of …
Aug 28 2024
As the interest in the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) continues to rise, 2024 has been a remarkable year for research into its potential benefits and applications. Recently we covered the top marijuana studies published so far in 2024, as well as the top THC studies. In this article, we will cover what we believe to …
Aug 28 2024
In just 10 days the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open the doors of their marijuana superstore to the general public, allowing access to everyone 21 and older.. On Saturday, September 7, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will be accessible to everyone 21 and older, regardless of tribal status. The marijuana megastore is situated …
Aug 28 2024
California’s Senate has now passed legislation to legalize marijuana cafés through its third and final reading, just a day after it was approved through its second reading. Assembly Bill 1775 successfully completed its third reading in the Senate yesterday by a vote of 30 to 7. The bill had previously cleared the full Assembly in …
Aug 28 2024
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the National Institutes of Health found that when it comes to COVID-19, “Cannabis users had better outcomes and mortality compared with non-users”. The research, which utilized data from the National Inpatient Sample Database, sought to evaluate the impact of …
Aug 28 2024
In just over two months, on November 5, voters in Florida, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska will head to the polls to decide the fate of statewide marijuana initiatives that could significantly reshape the legal landscape for cannabis. In Florida, Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older, who would be …
Aug 28 2024
A recent international study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant relief for patients suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy associated with glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored protein deficiencies (GPI-ADs). Published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the study was conducted by a team of researchers from Italy, Denmark, Brazil, Germany, and the United States. The …
Aug 27 2024
As research into the marijuana compound delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) continues to expand, 2024 has seen several groundbreaking studies showcasing its vast medical potential. 2024 has been a pivotal year for marijuana research, particularly in uncovering the medical potential of compounds like CBD and THC. With that in mind, here is a list of the most …
Aug 27 2024
In a little over two weeks, New Hampshire’s legislature will hold a public hearing on House Bill 544, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The proposal is set for “full committee work session” on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 302-304. The hearing will come three months …
