Delaware officials have issued a statement clarifying recent confusion regarding county-based license assignments in the state’s adult-use marijuana program, saying that contrary to recent reports, county-based assignments have not been removed. “Licensees will continue to be assigned to specific counties as part of Delaware’s regulatory framework”, states an OMC press release. “However, the OMC is maintaining …
GOP Congressman Jay Obernolte Becomes Eighth Sponsor of STATES 2.0 Act to Protect State Cannabis Laws
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) has added his name to the list of sponsors for the STATES 2.0 Act, becoming the eighth bipartisan member of the U.S. House to back the proposal. The STATES 2.0 Act would strip away federal prohibition in jurisdictions that have chosen to legalize marijuana, medically or recreationally, leaving regulation to …
California Governor Signs Bill to Roll Back Cannabis Excise Tax Increase Starting October 1
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 564 into law, reducing California’s cannabis excise tax back to 15% effective October 1. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco), locks the state’s cannabis excise tax at 15% through 2028, rolling back a recent increase to 19%.
Study: Cannabis Polysaccharides Show Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Potential
A new scientific review highlights cannabis polysaccharides—long carbohydrate molecules found in the plant—as a promising area of research with potential applications in health and wellness. Researchers examined how these polysaccharides are extracted, their structural makeup, and the biological activities linked to them. The review, published by the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, found that cannabis …
Wanda James, the First Black Cannabis Dispensary Owner in the U.S., Launches Primary Challenge Against Congressmember Diana DeGette (D-CO)
Wanda James, a trailblazing cannabis entrepreneur and University of Colorado Regent, has announced she’s taking on one of the longest-serving Democrats in Congress. On her 61st birthday, James announced she will challenge U.S. Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) in next year’s Democratic primary for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District.
Jushi Holdings Opens Sixth Cannabis Dispensary in Ohio, its 41st Nationwide
Jushi Holdings Inc. has opened its sixth Beyond Hello cannabis dispensary in Ohio, the company’s 41st retail location nationwide. The new store, located at 6891 Ridge Road in Parma just south of Cleveland, officially began serving customers on September 19.
Nova Scotia Marijuana Sales Reach Record High in July, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to CA$75 Million
Nova Scotia set a new monthly record for marijuana sales in July, generating CA$12.045 million in revenue. The figure surpasses all previous monthly totals since legalization in 2018, bringing Nova Scotia’s year-to-date sales to CA$75.773 million and highlighting consistent growth in the province’s regulated market.
President Trump’s Decision to Reschedule Marijuana Followed Months of White House Debate and Dozens of Meetings
President Trump’s decision to move forward with rescheduling marijuana followed months of internal debate at the White House, led most prominently by Susie Wiles and Stephen Miller, according to a senior advisor to the president. According to the advisor, Miller quickly emerged as one of the most prominent opponents of rescheduling, while Wiles strongly pushed …
Medical Cannabis on UK’s National Health Service Could Generate £13.3 Billion Over a Decade and Help Thousands Return to Work
Expanding access to medical cannabis through the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) would generate up to £13.3 billion over the next decade while giving thousands of people with chronic illnesses the chance to return to the workforce, according to a new analysis. The analysis from the Centre for Economics and Business Research and Curaleaf …
Study: CBD Alters Gene Expression and Promotes Apoptosis in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells
A study published in Global Medical Genetics by researchers at the Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology has found that cannabidiol (CBD) produces wide-ranging genetic and molecular effects in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells, suggesting therapeutic potential for resistant cases of the disease. CML, a blood cancer characterized by the Philadelphia chromosome and the BCR-ABL1 fusion …
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