Feb 28 2025
A Texas bill that would expand the state’s Compassionate-Use Program for low-THC medical marijuana products has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 3 at 9am in the Senate State Affairs Committee. Filed last week by State Senator Charles Perry (R), Senate Bill 1505 would increase access to low-THC cannabis while implementing new regulations …
Feb 28 2025
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has led the psychedelic movement since 1986, has released a template comment letter to assist organizations and individuals in submitting public comments on the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s (USSC) proposed amendments to federal drug sentencing guidelines. The USSC is currently accepting public comments through March 3, providing a critical …
Feb 28 2025
Submissions for the fourth annual California Cannabis Awards at the California State Fair, with more than 150 medals up for grabs, will open on Saturday, March 1st. The 2025 competition will provide an even more comprehensive look at the state’s best cannabis products, with new award categories and medals to win, according to press release …
Feb 27 2025
A key Oklahoma Senate committee has approved a bill to triple the distance medical cannabis businesses must be from school entrances. The Senate Business and Insurance Committee today approved Senate Bill 640, which would significantly increase the required distance between medical marijuana businesses and schools. Filed earlier this month by State Senator Lonnie Paxton (R), …
Feb 27 2025
A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that daily marijuana use may increase the likelihood of stopping unregulated opioid use among people who experience chronic pain. “Amidst the opioid overdose crisis, there is interest in cannabis use for pain management and harm reduction”, states the study’s abstract. “We investigated the relationship …
Feb 27 2025
A new bipartisan measure introduced today in the Minnesota House of Representatives would authorize liquor wholesalers to purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles. House File 1735, sponsored by Representatives Zack Stephenson (D) and Nolan West (R), was referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee for consideration. The bill would allow licensed liquor wholesalers in …
Feb 27 2025
A bicameral coalition of 27 Nevada lawmakers has introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to take action on the therapeutic use of psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, mescaline, and MDMA. Filed yesterday with 27 bicameral sponsors, Senate Joint Resolution 10 was referred to the Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections for further consideration. SJR10 highlights …
Feb 27 2025
A newly released report from Flowhub highlights the rapid growth of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets across the United States, revealing that nearly 15,000 are now in operation nationwide. The 2025 Marijuana Industry Statistics & Data Insights report underscores the significant expansion of the legal cannabis market, with dispensaries becoming more accessible than ever to …
Feb 27 2025
The intellectual property of the cannabis brand High Times, including its magazine, Cannabis Cup events, and trademarks, is back on the market. The assets, which also include domain names such as 420.com, photographs, books, calendars, and other media-related materials, are being sold through a court-ordered receivership managed by Green Life Business Group. Bids are open …
Feb 27 2025
The North Dakota House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1596, a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession, by a vote of 76 to 17. Under current law, possession of up to half an ounce of cannabis does not come with the possibility of jailtime due to a 2019 law, but it does remain a criminal …
