Florida’s Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS) has issued a $121,850 fine against Smart & Safe Florida, a campaign seeking to legalize recreational cannabis, citing multiple alleged violations of state election law—including forgery. Smart & Safe Florida was the proponents of 2024’s Amendment 3, which received over 50% support in the November election but …
Study: CBD Reduces Stress-Induced Liver Damage by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the liver from stress-induced injury by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage, according to a new study published by the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. A team of researchers from Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine explored CBD’s impact on liver injury …
Yale Law Journal Essay Urges Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana, Calls Rescheduling “Legally and Logically Indefensible”
An essay published Friday in The Yale Law Journal sharply criticizes the Biden Administration’s plan to reschedule marijuana, calling it “legally and logically indefensible” and urging full federal decriminalization instead. The piece, written by Jennifer D. Oliva, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, argues that rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule …
Illinois: $150 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in February, Price of Flower and Concentrates Reach Record Lows
There was $150 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Illinois in February. According to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, there was $130.6 million in adult-use cannabis sold in February, with $103 million purchased by residents and $27 million by those living outside of Illinois. In addition, there was $19.7 million in …
Grön Handcrafted Cannabis-Infused Edibles Announce Their Debut Across Illinois
Grön (pronounced grewn), the “Mother of All Edibles”, founded by Christine Apple, the acclaimed woman-led producer of innovative, handcrafted cannabis-infused edibles, today announced its debut across the state of Illinois, now exclusively available at Curaleaf dispensaries. Beginning in April 2025, Grön products will be available across most dispensaries in Illinois. “We are thrilled to finally bring our products to …
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. As of April 2025
The dynamic landscape of the U.S. cannabis market continues to evolve, including which strains are the most popular among consumers. Using data from state regulatory agencies, the strain review site Leafly, and opinions provided to us by our readers, below is a list of the most popular cannabis strains in the United States, as of …
Ohio: $230 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales Across 3 Million Transactions So Far in 2025, Generating $29 Million in Tax Revenue
Data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) shows that the state’s legal marijuana industry has generated over $230 million in sales so far in 2025. According to the DCC, licensed marijuana stores sold $230,383,626 in marijuana and marijuana products between January 4 and March 29 of this year, including $164,263,499 in …
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Extending Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Commission Until 2029
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed into law a bill extending the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission until June 30, 2029, ensuring continued discussions on medical cannabis policy. House Bill 255, which overwhelmingly passed the legislature, officially extends the commission, which was originally set to expire this July. The commission was created to study medical cannabis …
CBD-Loaded Niosomes Show Promise for Retinal Protection in Groundbreaking New Study
A study published today by the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) encapsulated in niosomes could serve as an effective neuroprotective treatment for retinal ischemia, a condition that can lead to significant vision loss. Titled Intravitreal CBD-Loaded Niosomes Enhance Retinal Neuroprotection in Ischemic Injury, the study highlights the potential of this …
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Recalls Cannabis Cookies
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has issued a product recalls for cannabis edible cookies sold under the name Lissa’s Fresh Baked Cookie Bites that do not list the allergen milk in the “Contains” statement. The recall applies to the Snickerdoodle and Chocolate Chip versions of these cookies, according to a recent press release. …
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