Vermont State University is teaming up with the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Vermont Cannabis Control Board to provide hands-on training for those looking to enter the state’s regulated cannabis industry. The initiative includes a two-day series of short-term workshops on December 5 and 6 at the VTSU Johnson campus. Designed for …
Study: Mitochondrial Cannabinoid Receptors Play Key Role in Skeletal Muscle Health and Function
A study published recently in the journal Cells details the critical role mitochondrial cannabinoid receptors play in maintaining skeletal muscle energy production and contractile performance. Researchers from the University of Szeged and the University of Debrecen investigated mitochondrial CB1 receptors (mtCB1Rs), a distinct population of cannabinoid receptors located within skeletal muscle mitochondria. Using a novel …
Study: Cannabis Extract Shows Pain-Relieving, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Dysmenorrheal Effects
A new study in Frontiers in Pharmacology finds that cannabis extracts deliver strong pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects across several preclinical models. Researchers prepared a crude ethanolic extract from the aerial parts of the plant, which chemical analysis confirmed contained cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and cannabigerol (CBG), along with flavonoids and alkaloids. The …
Federal Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition and Allow Expungements Gains 57th Sponsor
Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) has signed on as the newest sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the total number of congressional sponsors to 57. Lawmakers from 26 different states are now backing the measure, underscoring its broadening geographic support across the country. However, no Republican is currently sponsoring the bill.
Michigan Now Has Over 850 Licensed Cannabis Retailers With Over 40,000 Employees
Michigan has over 850 licensed retail outlets now operating across the state, according to a new report released today by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. According to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s September 2025 report, there are currently 851 licensed adult-use retailers, the most ever in the state, in addition to 107 licensed medical provisioning centers.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Arizona Dispensary License Dispute
An Arizona judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming state officials improperly awarded a marijuana dispensary license outside the deadlines set in law. The case was filed by Mason Cave, owner of Arizona Wellness Center Springerville, against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Governor Katie Hobbs, her chief of staff Chad Campbell, and Sherri Dunn, …
Ohio Judge Temporarily Blocks Governor’s Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
A Franklin County judge has temporarily stopped Governor Mike DeWine’s effort to ban intoxicating hemp products in Ohio, granting a two-week restraining order as a lawsuit moves forward. Under DeWine’s order, which was set to take effect Tuesday, retailers would have been required to pull intoxicating hemp products from shelves or face fines. The civil …
Missouri Health Department Releases Draft Rule to Allow Curbside Marijuana Pickup
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has unveiled draft revisions that would authorize curbside pickup at licensed marijuana dispensaries, a move intended to expand access. The proposed amendment to state rule 19 CSR 100-1.180, published by the Division of Cannabis Regulation, would allow dispensaries to serve customers outside the facility in a secure, …
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Humboldt Cannabis Case, Leaving Excessive Fines Challenge Alive
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by Southern Humboldt landowners challenging the county’s cannabis code enforcement system, leaving in place a Ninth Circuit ruling that allowed parts of their lawsuit to proceed. The case, Corrine Morgan Thomas, et al. v. Humboldt County, California, et al., was filed by the Institute …
Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Fatigue and Cognitive Symptoms in MS and Parkinson’s Patients, Finds Study
A new study published in Health Leadership and Quality of Life adds to the growing body of evidence that cannabis can help ease the symptoms of those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers from Anurag University, Chitkara University, and Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, all in India, surveyed 900 participants, comparing cannabis consumers …
