The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) today held its first-ever lotteries to determine which applicants will advance toward receiving limited cannabis business licenses. The drawings, held separately for social equity applicants and general applicants, covered four license types currently capped under state law: cultivator, manufacturer, mezzobusiness, and retailer. The lotteries mark a major step …
CEO of Jack Daniel’s Parent Company Says Marijuana Use Eating Into Alcohol Profits
The legalization of cannabis and the rise in marijuana use as a substitute for alcohol is putting noticeable pressure on the alcohol industry, according to the head of the company behind major liquor brands like Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve. Lawson Whiting, CEO of Brown-Forman Corporation, said during a Thursday earnings call that a 5% …
Massachusetts Bill to Create Cannabis Career Pathways for Justice-Involved Individuals Approved by Joint Committee
A bill to create career opportunities in the cannabis industry for justice-involved individuals has been approved by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy and is now headed to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. Senate Bill 84, sponsored by State Senator Patricia Jehlen, would establish both a comprehensive study and a …
Colorado: Legislation to Modernize Marijuana Laws Signed Into Law by Governor
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has officially signed House Bill 1209 into law, enacting one of the state’s most comprehensive updates to its marijuana regulations in years. The bill, sponsored by Representative William Lindstedt and Representative Jenny Willford, was signed into law today by Governor POlis. The reforms are now set to take effect on January …
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabidivarin (CBDV) Found to Kill Fungal Pathogens, Including Cryptococcus and Dermatophytes
New research shows that the cannabinoids CBD and CBDV have potent antifungal effects, including the ability to kill Cryptococcus neoformans and prevent biofilm formation. A study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases has found that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) possess significant antifungal properties, particularly against the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Conducted by researchers from …
Arkansas: $121 Million in Medical Cannabis Sold So Far in 2025, On Pace to Break Annual Record
Arkansas brought in more than $121 million in medical marijuana sales through the first five months of 2025, according to new data released by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). That marks a 6.3% increase over the same period last year. Between January and May, Arkansans purchased 32,474 pounds of medical marijuana, up from …
Federal Bill That Would Ban Hemp THC Nationwide Passed by House Committee
The House Appropriations Subcommittee has officially advanced a Republican-backed spending bill that includes a controversial provision to ban most consumable cannabinoid products currently sold nationwide. Approved by the committee during a markup session, the legislation contains language that would redefine hemp under federal law, effectively outlawing any product with a “quantifiable” amount of THC or …
Free Kentucky Webinar on Medical Cannabis Program, Patient Access, and Community Support Set for June 13
A free upcoming webinar will explore Kentucky’s new medical marijuana program and ways communities can help patients access treatment. Titled Medical Cannabis & Community Partnership Opportunities, the event is part of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s (FHK) Health for a Change series. It takes place on June 13 at 11 a.m. ET and will …
Ohio Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Bill That Would Restrict Voter-Approved Cannabis Law, Vast Majority Express Opposition
Lawmakers in Ohio are considering significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law, sparking pushback from advocates and concerns over efforts to override the will of the people. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on Senate Bill 56, a proposal that would alter multiple provisions of the legalization initiative that was passed by …
New York Senate Advances Bill Extending Deadline for Marijuana Distributors to File Tax Returns
Legislation that would give marijuana distributors more time to file their quarterly tax returns has been advanced by the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee and sent to the full Senate, where it’s expected to receive a vote as soon as this week. Sponsored by Senator Jeremy Cooney (D), Senate Bill 8091 would amend Section …
