The first few months of 2025 have already yielded a wide range of notable cannabis studies, exploring everything from its medical potential in brain health and pain management, to the effects of marijuana legalization laws. Despite marijuana remaining illegal in many parts of the world and in much of the United States, researchers continue to …
New York Bill Would Require Cannabis Education in School Curriculum
A New York lawmaker has filed a new bill that would bring cannabis education into the classroom. Assembly Bill 6749, introduced today by Assemblymember Tony Simone (D), would integrate comprehensive health education on cannabis use into the state’s school curriculum. The bill has been referred to the Education Committee for review. The legislation would amend …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Total $22.1 Million in February, Prices Down 13% From Previous Year
Connecticut marijuana retailers recorded $22,123,617 in total sales in February, with $16,232,103 from adult-use purchases and $5,891,514 from medical marijuana transactions. A total of 617,747 marijuana products were sold last month, including 439,698 for recreational consumers and 178,049 for medical patients. This marks a slight increase from the 606,000 products sold in February 2024, even …
New York Senate Committee Advances Bill to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Eviction
A bill to protect medical marijuana patients from eviction has been given approval by a key committee in the New York Legislature. The New York Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development has approved Senate Bill 3689, moving it forward in the legislative process and closer to a full Senate vote. Filed in …
Vermont Senators Introduces Bill to Expand Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Group
A bill introduced today in the Vermont Senate would extend and expand the state’s Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group, which has been studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for mental health treatment. Senate Bill 106, sponsored by Senators Gulick, Vyhovsky, and White, all Democrat, has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health and …
Texas Bill Would End Parental Visits for Positive Marijuana Test
State Representative Denise Villalobos (R) has introduced House Bill 4376, a proposal that would revoke parental visitation rights if a court-ordered drug test detects the use of controlled substances or marijuana, except for prescribed low-THC cannabis. Under the measure, parents who test positive would immediately lose their visitation privileges. “If the results of a drug …
West Virginia Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Edibles
A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate would allow medical marijuana patients to access cannabis in edible form. Senate Bill 732, filed today, has been assigned to the Health and Human Resources Committee. If approved, it will move to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration. Under current West Virginia law, medical marijuana is …
Study: Cannabis Extract May Improve Insomnia in Parkinson’s Disease Patients
A new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience findss that cannabis extract may help alleviate insomnia in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Conducted by researchers from Brazilian institutions including Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, the study examined the effects of oral cannabis extract on cognition, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness in six patients with moderate Parkinson’s …
Arizona Collected $25 Million in Marijuana Tax Revenue in February, Nearing $1 Billion All-Time
There was $24,957,632 in tax revenue generated from licensed marijuana sales in February, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue. This represents an increase of about 9% compared to the $22,919,158 collected in February 2024. February’s taxes bring the all-time total to nearly $1 billion, reaching $992,450,806. In February, $15,501,746 of the revenue came from …
Texas Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances Through First Reading in House and Receives Committee Assignment
A comprehensive marijuana legalization proposal advanced through its first reading in the House of Representatives today and was referred to the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee. House Bill 1208, first introduced by State Representative Jessica Gonzalez in November, would legalize marijuana for those 21 and older, creating a regulated market for cultivation, sales, and possession. …
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