Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian pharmaceutical company Molteni Farmaceutici to expand access to medical marijuana extracts for patients across Italy. Under the agreement, Tilray’s wholly-owned subsidiary, FL Group, will work with Molteni to increase availability of EU-GMP certified cannabis therapies while also boosting education for …
U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis-Related Bill Filed in 2025
Multiple cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States House and Senate so far during the 2025/2026 session. While most of the proposals are stand-alone bills, some are tied to larger appropriations packages. With that in mind, below is a breakdown of the key marijuana- and hemp-related legislation currently pending in Congress.
Cannabis Stocks See Massive Rebound
Cannabis stocks have seen a sharp rebound in recent weeks, with many now trading at more than twice their June price. Fueled in large part by growing discussions over cannabis rescheduling—with President Trump saying a decision will come within “the next few weeks”—most cannabis stocks have posted significant gains in recent days. Although most remain …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $129.66 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $883 Million
Missouri marijuana retailers recorded $129.66 million in sales during July, according to data from the Department of Health and Senior Services. Of that total, $114.91 million came from adult-use purchases and $14.75 million from medical marijuana sales.
Oklahoma: Cannabis Legalization Initiative Available for Signing at Nearly 200 Locations in Over 80 Cities
Oklahoma’s campaign to legalize recreational marijuana is gaining momentum, with petitions now available for signing at nearly 200 locations in more than 80 cities. The broad distribution highlights the scope of the effort, which is leaning on both dispensaries and non-cannabis businesses to bring the initiative directly to residents statewide.
Indiana Governor Says Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Speed Up Statewide Legalization
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says a potential federal move to reclassify marijuana could accelerate legalization efforts in Indiana, a state where all forms of the substance remain prohibited. Speaking at an August 12 news conference, Braun said President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III “probably adds a little …
Second Circuit Strikes Down New York’s Marijuana Licensing Preference for In-State Convictions
In a ruling released today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declared that New York’s cannabis licensing system — which gives “extra priority” to applicants or their close relatives with New York marijuana convictions — violates the dormant Commerce Clause and is therefore unconstitutional. The court found that this protectionist carve-out “cannot …
Texas House Committee to Hold Hearing Wednesday (August 13) on Bill to Ban Hemp THC Products
Texas House Bill 5, which would ban hemp-derived THC products statewide, is set for a public hearing tomorrow in the House Health Committee. The hearing will take place at 9am in room E2.030. The proposal is the companion to Senate Bill 5, which has already passed the Senate and is now moving through the House …
Study: Genetic Mapping of Cannabis Reveals Four Distinct Lineages and Offers Breakthrough in Early Sex Identification
A recently published study has provided one of the most detailed looks yet at the genetic diversity of Cannabis sativa, identifying four genetically distinct lineages and confirming the effectiveness of a rapid DNA-based test for determining plant sex long before flowering. For the study, researchers at the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources in …
Rescheduling Cannabis to Schedule III: What It Would Really Mean
Moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III isn’t legalization, but it would have real, tangible effects—some immediate, others more symbolic. With President Trump saying that his administration will have a decision on rescheduling within “the next few weeks”, it’s left many wondering what the real-world implications would be of such a move. Below is …
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