High-CBD cannabis extract may significantly reduce inflammation and regulate immune activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Immunology. The research, conducted by scientists from the Shanti Center for Medical Cannabis Research and the Clinical Research Institute at Rambam in Israel, assessed the impact of a CBD extract called …
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Case Challenging Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
The U.S. Supreme Court will meet in private next month to decide whether to take up a case that could have major implications for gun rights and marijuana laws. Justices are scheduled to review U.S. v. Cooper during a closed-door conference on September 29, according to the court’s docket. The case involves a man whose …
Kentucky Governor Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Oppose Move To Block Rescheduling of Cannabis
Governor Andy Beshear has sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to oppose congressional appropriations language that would block the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. If rescheduling is seen through, marijuana would be reclassified from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, officially recognizing …
Study: California Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Heavy Alcohol Use Among Middle-Aged Adults
A study published this week by the journal Addiction found that marijuana legalization in California may have contributed to a reduction in alcohol consumption, particularly among middle-aged adults. For the study, researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the University of California examined over 8 million alcohol screening results collected from more than 3.5 million patients at …
President Trump Endorses Joe Gruters for RNC Chair, Backs Medical Marijuana and Open to Recreational Legalization
President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Florida State Senator Joe Gruters to lead the Republican National Committee, a move that could mark a historic shift for the party on marijuana policy. In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump praised Gruters as “somebody who will do a wonderful job as the Chairman of …
Over 30 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass SAFER Banking Act to Establish Nationwide Cannabis Banking
A coalition of more than 30 attorneys general is urging Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act, legislation that would provide legal protections for banks serving state-licensed marijuana businesses. Led by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, the bipartisan group submitted a letter to congressional leaders highlighting the urgent need to reform federal banking laws. They …
California Extends Deadline for Cannabis Research Grant Applications, Up to $30 Million Available
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has extended the deadline for academic researchers to submit cannabis-related grant proposals, with submissions now accepted through 11:59 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025. The extension gives eligible researchers at California public universities additional time to apply for a share of up to $30 million in grant funding. …
Study: Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Emergency and Urgent Care Visits in Chronic Pain Patients, Better Quality of Life
Medical marijuana use may reduce reliance on emergency and urgent care services for individuals with chronic pain, according to a large new study published in the journal Pharmacy. Researchers from George Mason University analyzed health and survey data from more than 5,200 adults across 36 states who received medical marijuana certifications through a telehealth platform. …
Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Marijuana
A Texas lawmaker has introduced new legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana. Filed by Representative Jessica González (D), House Bill 195 would allow those 21 and older to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana, and up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates. Adults could also gift cannabis to one another within those limits, as …
Michigan Leads Nation in Per Capita Marijuana Sales, Followed by New Mexico, Montana, Missouri and Massachusetts
Michigan generated more per capita marijuana revenue in June than any other state, with residents purchasing over $26.50 worth of legal marijuana per person. In June, Michigan brought in $268.4 million in marijuana sales for the month, placing it second in total revenue behind only California. But when adjusting for population using the most recent …
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