The Omaha Tribe’s marijuana regulatory framework took a significant step forward this week as the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission formally reviewed its first application for a cultivation license, underscoring the tribe’s rapid progress in establishing a regulated marijuana market.
Illinois Bill Would Make Community College Cannabis Training Program Permanent, Expand Grant Access
Legislation filed today in the Illinois House of Representatives would make the state’s community college cannabis workforce training program permanent and expand access to cannabis-related grant funding for participating schools.
Vermont: Bipartisan Lawmakers File Bill to Expand Marijuana Sales, Cut Excise Tax, and Allow Events
A bipartisan group of six Vermont lawmakers has filed legislation that would make sweeping changes to the state’s regulated marijuana market, including higher THC limits, larger retail purchase caps, new event and delivery options, and a reduced excise tax.
Washington House Committee Advances Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Use for Terminal Patients in Care Facilities
Legislation to require certain health care facilities in Washington to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana was just given approval by the House Health Care and Wellness Committee.
Curaleaf Opens First Adult-Use Marijuana Dispensary in Maine
Curaleaf has opened its first adult-use marijuana dispensary in Maine, marking the company’s entry into the state’s recreational market with a new retail location in Bangor.
Study Finds Cannabinoids like CBD and THC May Influence Liver Cancer Pathways Through Ion Channels
A new scientific review published in the journal Pathophysiology examines how cannabinoids—both those produced naturally in the body and those derived from the marijuana plant—interact with ion channels and signaling pathways involved in liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer.
CBD-Based Cholesterol Drug Cuts LDL by 28% in First Human Study
A clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a cannabidiol-based treatment for high cholesterol says it has successfully completed its first human study, reporting both a favorable safety profile and early signals of reduced LDL cholesterol.
15 Hawaii Lawmakers File Bicameral Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Hawaii Legislature have filed companion bills that would place a constitutional amendment before voters to legalize the adult use of marijuana, marking a renewed bicameral push to let residents decide the issue at the ballot box.
Study: Veterans Say Marijuana Helps Manage Symptoms, but Many Avoid Discussing Use With VA Clinicians
A study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine finds that many U.S. veterans who use marijuana for medical purposes view it as an essential tool for managing symptoms ranging from chronic pain and PTSD to anxiety and sleep disorders, yet often avoid discussing that use with their VA health care providers.
White House Highlights Marijuana Rescheduling in List of Trump Administration’s First-Year Accomplishments
The White House yesterday published a detailed review of President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, and included marijuana rescheduling among what it described as 365 key accomplishments delivered over the past 365 days.
