A group of lawmakers in the Texas Senate has introduced new legislation that would legalize marijuana for adults and establish a regulated commercial industry. Filed today as Senate Bill 54, the proposal is sponsored by Senators Nathan Johnson, Carol Alvarado, Molly Cook, Roland Gutierrez, Jose Menendez, and Borris Miles, all Democrats. The measure covers a …
Massachusetts Regulators Approve Draft Rules for Marijuana Cafes, Set Stage for Public Hearings
Massachusetts regulators have unanimously approved draft rules that would allow for marijuana to be consumed in designated social settings, clearing a major hurdle in the state’s long-awaited push to launch cannabis cafes. The Cannabis Control Commission voted today to send the proposed rules to Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin, triggering the start of a …
Study: U.S. Physicians Unprepared to Guide Patients on Medical Marijuana Due to Knowledge Gaps and Inconsistent Training
A comprehensive review published in the peer-reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids has found that physicians across the United States often feel ill-equipped to recommend or discuss medical marijuana (MC) with patients, largely due to limited education and training, inconsistent clinical guidelines, and federal-state legal conflicts. Researchers at the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine conducted …
Report: Cannabis-Infused Products Market Valued at $33 Billion in 2025, Expected to Reach $78.5 Billion by 2029
The global market for cannabis-infused products is expected to surge from $33.85 billion in 2025 to $78.51 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 23.4%, according to a new report by Research and Markets. The report attributes the sector’s rapid expansion to continued marijuana legalization, rising consumer interest in wellness-focused products, …
Study: Woman With Glioblastoma Enters Long-Term Remission After Using Medical Cannabis, Melatonin and Ozone Therapy
A new case study details the remarkable long-term remission of a woman diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive and typically fatal brain tumor, following a treatment regimen that combined medical cannabis, high-dose melatonin and ozone therapy. The patient, a 36-year-old woman in Italy, underwent partial surgical removal of the tumor in August 2016. While …
Senate Removes Hemp THC Ban From Agriculture Funding Bill Following Rand Paul’s Objection
Senate leadership has officially removed language from a major agriculture spending bill that would have banned hemp-derived THC products nationwide, following intense opposition from Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). The now-scrapped provision was included in the version of the appropriations bill passed by the House earlier this month. It sought to close what critics call a …
Co-Author of Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Law Says He’s Working on National Descheduling Plan at the Behest of the Trump Administration
Chip Paul, a longtime cannabis reform advocate and co-author of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana law, says he’s working with a national coalition “at the behest of the DJT admin” to push for the full descheduling of marijuana. Paul made the claim in response to a post on X where he argued that rescheduling marijuana “really changes …
Study: Topical Use of Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown to Reduce Rosacea Symptoms
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences finds that topical application of cannabigerol (CBG) may effectively reduce symptoms of rosacea by targeting inflammation and vascular dysfunction. Researchers from The Catholic University of Korea used a mouse model induced with LL-37 to mimic rosacea-like skin inflammation. Mice treated with CBG showed significant …
Study: THC and CBD Detectable in Breath After Consuming Edibles, Even Hours Later
Researchers have found that THC from marijuana-infused edibles can be detected in breath samples following ingestion, but with inconsistent timing and concentration trends. Published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology, the study was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. While breath testing …
“Texans Deserve Choice, Not a Monopoly”: Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Lawmakers to Defeat Senate Bill 5
As the Texas Legislature considers Senate Bill 5 to ban hemp-derived THC, the Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC) is urging lawmakers to reject the proposal. “As SB 5 heads to the Senate floor during the special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Senators Charles Perry and Roland Gutierrez are actively …
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