A new marijuana legalization bill has been filed in the Pennsylvania House and referred to the Health Committee, with eight Democratic lawmakers backing the proposal. House Bill 1773, sponsored by Representative David Delloso and seven Democratic colleagues, would legalize marijuana for individuals aged 21 and older. The legislation would allow for personal possession, home cultivation …
Texas Bill Would Set 21+ Age Limit for Buying or Selling Hemp, While Keeping Hemp THC Legal
A new bill filed in the Texas House would make it a criminal offense to sell or deliver consumable hemp products to anyone under 21, while also restricting store access and employment to those 21 and older. Filed by Representative Charlie Geren (R), HB 256 would amend the state’s Health and Safety Code to formally …
New York Bill Filed to Protect Marijuana Dispensaries From Being Forced to Relocate Over School Proximity
A new bill filed by State Senator Luis Sepulveda (D) would protect dozens of licensed marijuana retailers in New York from being forced to relocate due to proximity to schools. The legislation, Senate Bill 8469, was introduced today and referred to the Senate Rules Committee. It comes just one week after the Office of Cannabis …
Study: Cannabis and Psychedelics Rated Most Effective for Eating Disorder Symptoms in Large Survey
Cannabis and psychedelics were among the few substances rated positively for relieving symptoms of eating disorders (EDs), according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The study, which surveyed 7,648 individuals with self-reported EDs or disordered eating, found that while prescription psychotropics were often perceived as beneficial for overall mental health, they were …
Oklahoma Campaign to Place Cannabis Legalization Initiative On 2026 Ballot Begins Signature Gathering Wednesday
A campaign to legalize marijuana for adult use in Oklahoma is set to begin signature gathering this Wednesday, August 6, with the goal of qualifying for the November 2026 ballot. The campaign, led by Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA), is backing State Question 837, a proposed initiative that would legalize marijuana for those 21 …
Glass House Brands Responds to Federal Raid, Cuts Ties With Labor Contractors, Signs Deal With Teamsters
Glass House Brands has issued its first statement following a federal immigration raid last month on two of its California marijuana farms, confirming that nine of its employees were detained and announcing sweeping changes to its labor practices. The raids, which occurred July 10 and were led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulted …
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammation and Redness in Rosacea, Especially When Combined With Antibiotic
A new study from researchers at The Catholic University of Korea finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may provide a promising treatment for rosacea, particularly when combined with the commonly used antibiotic metronidazole (MET). Using an animal model of rosacea, scientists found that both CBD and MET significantly reduced redness, skin thickening, and mast cell infiltration. The …
Study: CBD Reduces Seizures in Over Half of Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, With Some Achieving Full Seizure Control
A new real-world study involving over 550 children with severe epilepsy found that purified cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced seizure frequency in more than half of patients, including some who became seizure-free. The study is being published in the October 2025 issue of the journal Epilepsy & Behavior, and it was published online of ahead of …
Study: Cooler Temperatures Boost Purple Pigment in Cannabis Without Reducing CBD or Flower Yield
A new study shows that exposing cannabis plants to cooler temperatures significantly increases anthocyanin production—the compound responsible for purple pigmentation—without reducing flower weight or cannabidiol (CBD) content. Published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, the study was led by researchers from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the University of Wisconsin. Using a genetically stable …
U.S. House and Senate-Approved Provision to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis Would Expand Access to Over 12 Million Veterans
The U.S. House and Senate have both approved a provision that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients in states where it is legal, a move that could impact millions. With 39 states now allowing medical marijuana, the change could directly affect up to 12.7 million veterans—roughly three-quarters …
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