Researchers from Islamic Azad University and Shahed University have found that cannabidiol (CBD) protects neuronal cells against Parkinson’s disease-related damage by boosting the body’s antioxidant defenses through the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of dopamine-producing neurons. While current treatments such as levodopa provide symptom relief, they …
Bipartisan Cannabis Caucus Working to Keep VA Medical Marijuana Provision in Final Military Spending Bill
Congresswoman Dina Titus, co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has reaffirmed the group’s strong support for a provision in the Senate’s pending military spending bill that would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans. “Allowing VA doctors to talk about and recommend medical marijuana with veterans suffering from PTSD and other medical conditions …
New York Orders 152 Marijuana Dispensaries to Relocate After Proximity Review
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has ordered 152 licensed marijuana dispensaries to relocate after a review found the state agency had miscalculated the proximity of those businesses to schools and churches. The abrupt shift impacts nearly 35% of all licensed dispensaries statewide and includes 60 that are already operational. The directive was announced …
Richard Lee, Cannabis Legalization Pioneer and Founder of Oaksterdam University, Dies at 62
Richard Lee, the trailblazing activist who helped push marijuana reform into the mainstream and founded Oaksterdam University, passed away on Sunday, July 27. He was 62. Lee was more than a leader in the cannabis movement—he was one of its architect. From opening the iconic Bulldog Coffeeshop and the Oaksterdam Gift Shop to founding the …
Texas House Bill Filed to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products
Legislation to outlaw hemp-derived compounds such as THC and CBN, while regulating CBD and CBG, was filed today in the Texas House, hours before a similar measure is expected to receive a vote in the Senate. House Bill 5, introduced by Representative Gary VanDeaver (R), mirrors Senate Bill 5, which recently cleared the Senate State …
Study: Cannabis Use Not Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Events in Older Veterans With Coronary Artery Disease
A large, multi-institutional study of over 4,200 veterans with coronary artery disease (CAD) found no association between recent cannabis use and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular-related death. Published in the journal Circulation, the study followed participants between the ages of 66 and 68 for an average of 3.3 years. Of the total …
Connecticut Attorney General Sues Over Alleged Fake Cannabis License Scam, Seeks $2.5 Million Asset Freeze
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has sued MAKECTBETTER LLC, its principal Michael Tedesco of Fairfield, and affiliate Zafir Iqbal of Oakdale alleging a fraudulent cannabis license-for-sale scheme involving forged documents and tens of thousands of dollars in payments from upwards of 70 businesses. In conjunction with the complaint, Attorney General Tong filed an application for …
California NORML Calls for Changes to Proposed Hemp Rules
Cal NORML is urging state officials to revise California’s proposed hemp regulations, warning that the current language could block access to critical medical products for thousands of patients. In a letter submitted ahead of a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) hearing today, the group expressed support for the state’s effort to keep intoxicating hemp …
North Carolina Cannabis Advisory Council Wants Public Input on Cannabis Policy Issues
With its first meeting set for Tuesday, the North Carolina Cannabis Advisory Council is now asking residents to weigh in on the marijuana policy issues that matter most to them. Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order in June establishing the council, which brings together lawmakers, public health officials, law enforcement, agriculture leaders, tribal representatives, …
Oklahoma Cannabis Legalization Campaign Begins Signature Gathering August 6, Sets Goal of 300,000 Signatures
A campaign to legalize marijuana in Oklahoma will begin gathering signatures on August 6, with a goal of 300,000 to ensure placement on the November 2026 ballot. Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA), the group behind State Question 837, says the initiative will need 172,993 valid signatures by 5 p.m. on November 4 to qualify. …
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