A proposal to expand legal marijuana delivery in Massachusetts was given approval today by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, advancing the measure to the Committee on Ways and Means. House Bill 4533, titled “An Act expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis delivery,” was introduced by State Representatives Mike Connolly, Samantha Montaño and Manny Cruz. …
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Arkansas Officials Have Seized 6,000 Illegal Hemp-Derived Products Since July
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) Regulatory Division has seized approximately 6,000 illegal hemp-derived THC products since mid-July when the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Arkansas’ ban on intoxicating substances derived from industrial hemp. Enforcement Agents for the Regulatory Division, which includes Alcoholic Beverage Control, Tobacco Control and Medical Marijuana oversight, …
New York Judge Allows 152 Marijuana Dispensaries to Stay Open Despite Buffer Zone Error
A New York judge has approved a request from the state attorney general’s office allowing at least 152 licensed marijuana dispensaries to remain in their current locations, even though state regulators previously admitted many were too close to schools under existing law. The issue surfaced earlier this year when the Office of Cannabis Management acknowledged …
Vermont Cannabis Control Board and Flora Cannabis Reach Settlement on Advertising Rules
A Vermont cannabis retailer and the state’s Cannabis Control Board have reached a settlement clarifying how marijuana businesses can advertise, resolving a lawsuit that had challenged the board’s enforcement of state restrictions. The agreement, signed last week, followed litigation filed by Park Rec LLC, doing business as Flora Cannabis, against the board. The settlement lays …
Researchers Discover New Cannabinoid “Cannabizetol” With “Remarkable Antioxidant and Skin Anti-Inflammatory Activity”
A research team from the Università degli Studi di Milano has reported in a new study the discovery of a previously unknown cannabinoid, cannabizetol (CBGD), which “exhibits remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory activity”. The compound was identified and isolated from Cannabis sativa extracts and represents only the third known member of the rare methylene-bridged dimeric …
Study Finds Blue/Red LED Ratios Drive Higher CBD Yield in Cannabis
Cannabis plants exposed to carefully balanced blue and red LED light ratios produce the greatest flower yields and CBD content, according to a new study in Industrial Crops and Products. Researchers found that a 5:5 blue-to-red ratio, along with a red-leaning 2:8 ratio, led to significantly higher flower dry weight and CBD accumulation compared to …
GOP Congressman Randy Fine Authors Op-Ed Titled “Past Time to Reschedule Marijuana”
Congressmember Randy Fine (R-FL) has joined the growing chorus of Republican lawmakers publicly supporting marijuana rescheduling, penning a Newsmax op-ed titled “Past Time to Reschedule Marijuana.” His piece comes just days after fellow Florida Republican Brian Mast wrote in the Washington Times that rescheduling marijuana is “the responsible choice for America.”
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Sales Near $450 Million in 2025
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry generated $53 million in sales for August, according to data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. With the state’s 7% medical cannabis excise tax, that translated to $3,705,853 in revenue for the month.
Kentucky Hemp Company Sues Tennessee Over New Regulations
A Kentucky-based hemp company has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new hemp regulations, set to take effect in January 2026. Cornbread Hemp, headquartered in Louisville, argues that Tennessee’s House Bill 1376 unfairly discriminates against out-of-state businesses by requiring hemp wholesalers and retailers to maintain a physical presence in the state. The law also prohibits …
Massachusetts: Law Enforcement Group Announces Support for Legislation to Decriminalize Psilocybin
Today, the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) announced its support for Massachusetts House Bill 2506, legislation that would decriminalize psilocybin for veterans, current and former members of law enforcement, and patients diagnosed with PTSD and other serious conditions. This bill “represents a critical step forward in addressing the mental health crisis affecting police, members of …
