A new study published in Neuropharmacology found that cannabidiol (CBD) counteracted some harmful behavioral and brain changes caused by social stress in mice, including heightened sensitivity to cocaine’s rewarding effects. Researchers from the University of Valencia, University of Zaragoza and University of Heidelberg used an intermittent social defeat (ISD) model, where adolescent male mice were …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Sales Top $55 Million in July, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Nearly $400 Million
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program brought in $3,895,089 in excise tax revenue in July, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. With the state’s 7% tax rate, this figure translates to approximately $55.64 million in medical marijuana sales for the month, bringing the year-to-date total to around $392 million.
Illinois Launches $40 Million Round 3 of Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program
Applications for Round 3 of Illinois’ Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program opened today. This round of funding includes $40 million, which will be available through Direct Forgivable Loans fully financed by the State. This round of funding includes $40 million, which will be available through Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) fully financed by the State, according to …
Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts Charged With Extorting Boston Marijuana Company
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of extorting an executive from a Boston-based marijuana company in connection with its efforts to operate a retail store in the city. Federal prosecutors say Tompkins, 67, of Boston, used his position to pressure the executive for a pre-IPO equity stake …
New Jersey Marijuana Market Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales Between June 2024 and June 2025, Exceeds Diversity and Equity Benchmarks
New Jersey’s cannabis market continued to grow in the second quarter of 2025, with regulators reporting increases in sales, strong participation from minority- and woman-owned businesses, and a licensing process that is surpassing state equity benchmarks. According to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Q2 reports (found here and here), total adult-use marijuana sales from …
President Trump Says Decision on Marijuana Reclassification Will Come in “Next Few Weeks”
At a press conference today, President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration is actively weighing whether to reschedule marijuana under federal law, saying a decision could come soon. “We’re looking at reclassification [of marijuana] and we’ll make a determination over the next few weeks. And that determination will hopefully be the right one,” said Trump. …
Avicanna Secures U.S. Patent for Topical Cannabinoid Gel Targeting Skin Conditions
Avicanna Inc., a Toronto-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in plant-derived cannabinoid products, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its topical cannabinoid gel designed to address a range of skin conditions. The newly issued patent, No. US 12,343,315 B2, covers a formulation that combines cannabinoids with antioxidants, anti-microbial agents, and anti-inflammatory agents. According to Avicanna, the …
Study Finds No Link Between Marijuana Use and Hypertension, Even After 35 Years of Follow-Up
A new analysis published in the journal Hypertension found no association between cumulative, long-term marijuana use and the risk of developing hypertension, even after 35 years of follow-up. The work draws on the CARDIA cohort (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) and was conducted by a team from UC San Diego, Wake Forest University …
Florida Senator Joe Gruters, Who Supports Cannabis Legalization, Will Be Selected August 22 to Lead RNC, Running Unopposed
State Senator Joe Gruters is set to become chairman of the Republican National Committee later this month, with a vote scheduled for August 22 during the RNC’s summer meeting in Atlanta. Gruters is the only candidate to file by the deadline, meaning he will be selected unopposed. Gruters, who currently serves as RNC treasurer, was …
Montana Marijuana Sales Hit $29.4 Million in July, Second-Highest Monthly Total Ever
Montana’s legal marijuana market posted its second-highest monthly sales total ever in July, bringing in $29,459,277—just shy of the $29,716,881 record set in August 2024. The strong showing underscores the continued strength of the state’s marijuana industry. Of the July total, $3,153,494 came from medical marijuana sales, while adult-use sales accounted for $26,305,782.
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