A federal court ruling has removed what was considered the biggest obstacle to a Florida marijuana legalization initiative, all but ensuring its place on the November 2026 ballot. The Smart & Safe Florida campaign, which is working to qualify the initiative, had challenged a law signed earlier this year by Governor Ron DeSantis that severely …
Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Royal Oak, Michigan to Feature Cannabis Lounge Including Dab Bar and Rolling Station
For the third consecutive year, Arts, Beats & Eats, taking place August 29 to September 1, is welcoming back a cannabis lounge hosted by House of Dank. Known as DankWay, the lounge will be located on 7th Street between Washington and Center in Royal Oak, giving adults 21 and older a designated space to purchase …
New Study Identifies Universal Genetic Marker for Early Sexing of Marijuana Plants
Researchers from University College Dublin have developed what they call a breakthrough method to determine the sex of cannabis plants at an early stage of growth. The study, published in Planta, introduces CsPDS5, a highly conserved genetic marker that enables precise, affordable, and reliable sex identification using a simple PCR-based assay.
Study Finds Cannabinoids Show Potent Anti-Biofilm Activity Against MRSA
According to the results of a new study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, several cannabinoids, including CBN, THC, CBG, CBC, and CBD, demonstrate significant activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilms, a major source of hospital-acquired pneumonia. Researchers evaluated the five main phytocannabinoids for their effects on MRSA biofilms using crystal violet staining, …
Republican National Committee (RNC) Selects Joe Gruters as Chair, Marking First GOP Leader to Back Marijuana Legalization
State Senator Joe Gruters of Florida has been officially chosen to lead the Republican National Committee, becoming the first RNC chair in history to openly support legalizing cannabis. Gruters, who previously served as RNC treasurer, was formally elevated to the top role during the committee’s summer meeting in Atlanta. His selection came without opposition, following …
Study: CBD and Low-Dose Radiation Show Protective Effects Against Hepatic Encephalopathy
A study published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology finds that cannabidiol (CBD), alone or combined with low-dose ionizing radiation (LDR), may help protect against brain and liver damage linked to hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Hepatic encephalopathy, a condition stemming from severe liver dysfunction, can trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and cognitive decline. To test …
June Cannabis Sales in Canada Pass CA$480 Million, Bringing Year-to-Date Sales Above CA$2.7 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana industry generated CA$480.2 million in sales during June, according to newly released figures from Statistics Canada. Given that Statistics Canada adjusted May’s total to be CA$479, down from the reported CA$485 million, this makes June’s CA$480.2 million the second highest monthly total in the nation’s history. June’s total reflects the market’s continued …
Study: Vaporized Cannabis May Ease Naloxone-Induced Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
A new proof-of-concept study published in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology finds that vaporized cannabis may help reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms triggered by naloxone, a medication commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses. Researchers from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine tested the effects of vaporized cannabis on a 52-year-old male participant with …
Colorado Marijuana Sales Tax Revenue Tops $3 Billion
Colorado has officially collected more than $3 billion in marijuana tax revenue, according to the latest data released by the Department of Revenue (DOR). The milestone was reported in the agency’s August 21 update, which showed July sales alone brought in over $20.3 million in tax and fee revenue.
Study Finds THC and CBD Create Distinct Brain Activity Patterns
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology reports that THC and CBD produce markedly different effects on brain function, with THC increasing connectivity and blood flow while CBD decreases certain measures of connectivity without altering blood flow. Researchers from the University of Reading, Heinrich-Heine University, and King’s College London administered THC, CBD, and …
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