A Massachusetts proposal to study the legal and regulatory barriers preventing first responders from using marijuana has advanced in the state legislature. Senate Bill 76, …
California Cannabis Control Director Nicole Elliott to Step Down at End of Year
Nicole Elliott, who has led the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) since 2021, has announced that she will step down from her position at …
Study: Nanoemulsion Greatly Improves CBD Absorption and Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Researchers from the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute found that consuming CBD via nanoemulsion dramatically improves absorption and stability compared to traditional oral formulations. The …
Virginia and New Jersey Elections Will Shape Cannabis Policy Direction
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey will decide the future of marijuana policy on November 4, with both gubernatorial races highlighting sharp differences between candidates …
Study: Medical Marijuana Linked to Longer Survival in Advanced Bile Duct Cancer Patients
A study published in F1000Research found that medical marijuana use was associated with significantly longer survival among patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a rare and …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Hit $10.4 Million in October, Pushing Year-to-Date Total to $100 Million
Rhode Island marijuana retailers generated $10.38 million in October sales, a 6% increase from the same month last year, according to new data from the …
Wisconsin Senator Patrick Testin (R) Publishes Op-Ed Urging Passage of His Medical Marijuana Bill
State Senator Patrick Testin (R) published an op-ed today titled “Why I’m trying to legalize medical marijuana”, explaining his personal motivation behind new legislation that …
Oregon Legal Cannabis Sales Reach $770 Million in 2025, With All-Time Total at $8 Billion
Oregon’s legal marijuana industry has generated $770 million in sales in 2025 as of November 1, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and …
Study: Cannabis Extracts With THC, CBD, and CBN Reduce Parkinson’s-Related Protein Toxicity in Cell Models
A new study published in Fitoterapia found that extracts from Cannabis sativa reduced oxidative stress and the buildup of harmful proteins associated with Parkinson’s disease …
Wisconsin Fiscal Report Estimates $102.8 Million in Annual Medical Marijuana Sales if SB 534 is Enacted
A new fiscal analysis from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue estimates that Senate Bill 534, which would establish a tightly regulated medical cannabis program, would …
