The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans in states where it’s legal. The proposal, introduced by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), was approved for floor consideration by the House …
Montana Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed Tribes to Regulate Marijuana Independently
A proposal that would have allowed each tribal nation in Montana to set its own marijuana regulations has been vetoed by Governor Greg Gianforte. House Bill 952 would have repealed current restrictions that limit each tribe to one licensed marijuana facility no larger than 1,000 square feet and located at least 150 miles outside of …
Study: One in Nine NYC Nightclub Attendees Test Positive for THCA-A, Nearly One in Eleven for CBN
A new study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse found that 11.7% of adults entering New York City nightclubs in 2024 tested positive for THCA-A, and 8.9% tested positive for CBN—two cannabinoids not typically included in routine screenings. Conducted by researchers from Stanford University, the University of California, and NYU Grossman …
Study Finds Marijuana Not to Blame for Brain Wave Changes in Psychosis
According to the results of a new study published in the European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, recent cannabis use does not significantly affect key brain activity patterns in individuals with psychosis. Researchers examined 93 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, dividing them into recent cannabis users and non-users. EEG readings were compared …
Tilray Becomes First Company Authorized to Distribute Branded Medical Marijuana Flower in Italy
Tilray Medical has made history as the first company to receive formal authorization from the Italian Ministry of Health to import and distribute its branded medical marijuana flower products across Italy. Beginning this month, Tilray-branded flower is available for distribution to pharmacies nationwide through its subsidiary, FL Group. Three products have been approved for therapeutic …
Study Finds THC and CBD Do Not Affect Estrogen Production in Key Ovarian Cells
A new study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology by researchers at the University of Ottawa found that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD do not impact estrogen production in human granulosa cells, which play a crucial role in female reproductive health. “As cannabis becomes more accessible globally, its use among women of reproductive age …
Survey Finds 48% of Adults in Australia Support Legalizing Cannabis, Up 15% Since 2015
Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in Australia, with new polling showing that nearly half of all adults now believe it should be allowed. According to survey data released by Roy Morgan, 48% of Australians now support legalizing marijuana—up 15% over the past decade, from 33% in 2015 and 42% in 2019. Opposition has …
U.S. House Appropriations Committee Approves Bill to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products Nationwide
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has approved a federal spending bill that includes a broad ban on hemp-derived THC products, advancing the legislation to the House floor for further consideration. The proposed ban is part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2026, which the …
Vermont Cannabis Sales Top $46 Million in First Four Months of 2025
Vermont’s legal cannabis industry brought in $46.2 million in taxable sales from January through April 2025, according to newly released data from the state’s Department of Taxes. The total represents a 5% increase over the same four-month period in 2024, when sales totaled approximately $43.9 million. April 2025 alone saw $11.78 million in taxable cannabis …
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Wants To Legalize Marijuana, Says Lieutenant Governor
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says Governor Greg Abbott is in favor of legalizing marijuana, following the governor’s veto of a bill that would have banned hemp-derived THC. Patrick made the comments during a Monday interview with San Antonio’s News Radio 1200 WOAI, where he blasted Abbott’s surprise veto of a bill that would have …
