Mar 27 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers Introduce New Bill to Establish Psilocybin Therapeutic Use Program

A group of five Minnesota lawmakers led by State Representative Andrew Smith (D) introduced House Bill 2906 today, marking another step toward expanding access to psychedelic-assisted therapies in the state.

The bill has been referred to the House Health Finance and Policy Committee for consideration. The measure was filed just a few days after a group of eight lawmakers introduced House Bill 2699, which would decriminalize the personal use, cultivation, and possession of psilocybin while establishing a Psychedelic Medicine Board.

House Bill 2906 would establish a state-sanctioned program for the research and therapeutic use of psychedelics, including psilocybin. The measure would direct the Department of Health to develop guidelines for administering psychedelics in controlled medical environments, focusing on treating conditions such as PTSD, depression, and substance use disorders. The bill also outlines funding for clinical research and establishes safety protocols for psychedelic therapy sessions.
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Mar 26 2025

Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $600 Million Since Launch of Recreational Market on August 7

Licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries in Ohio have generate over $600 million in total sales since August 7, the first day of recreational sales.

According to data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, total marijuana sales between August 7 and March 22 reached $608,511,077, including $405,073,581 in recreational sales and $203,437,496 in medical sales.

Since August, there have been 5,511,276 recreational cannabis transactions and 2,164,588 medical transactions.
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Mar 26 2025

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Announces New Acting Head

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) announced today that Jeremy Preiss, the agency’s Acting Head and Chief Officer of Regulatory, Policy, and External Affairs, is departing after more than three years of service to the CCA and the Commonwealth.

Jamie Patten.

The CCA Board of Directors has designated Jamie Patten, the agency’s Chief Administrative Officer, as the new Acting Head.

“Jeremy played a critical role in the CCA’s early development, helping to establish its foundation and guide its public safety and health initiatives, medical cannabis oversight, educational work, and regulatory development”, states a press release sent today by the CCa.
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Mar 26 2025

Warren, Michigan City Council Votes to Allow Unlimited Marijuana Stores

The Warren (MI) City Council has approved an ordinance that allows for an unlimited number of licensed marijuana stores in the city.

The council voted 5 to 2 yesterday to approve the bill. City Attorney Jeffrey Schroder requested the proposal, saying it would end several years-long lawsuits involving cannabis applicants.

Warren is Michigan’s third most populated city, with a population of around 132k.
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Mar 26 2025

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair Says She’s Working On “Several Pieces of Cannabis Legislation”

Congressmember Dina Titus (D-NV), Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, says she’s working on several cannabis-related bills that will be introduced this session.

Congressmember Dina Titus (D-NV)

“I am currently working on several pieces of cannabis legislation and look forward to informing you when I have information to share”, Rep. Titus told us via e-mail, noting that the staff of the Caucus “have worked collaboratively this Congress and will continue to work to advance sensible cannabis policy”.

According to Rep. Titus, she’s been “meeting with stakeholders, attending various cannabis-related events and conferences, and look forward to engaging with the Caucus this Congress.”
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Mar 26 2025

The Six States With Active Marijuana Legalization Bills

24 states have legalized recreational cannabis, with several vying to become the 25th, with active legislative in their state legislatures.

Although activists in several states —including Florida and Idaho— are attempting to put legalization initiatives to a vote of the people, in this article we take a look at the state’s with legislation that is currently alive in their legislature.

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Mar 26 2025

Florida Senate Committee Advances Kratom Consumer Protection Act

A key Florida committee has given approval to legislation that would provide statewide regulations for kratom.

The Florida Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted 8 to 1 yesterday to pass Senate Bill 1734, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This legislation would establish clear regulations for the processing and sale of kratom in the state.

The bill establishes strict safety guidelines for kratom products in Florida to ensure consumer protection. It prohibits processors from adding any non-kratom substances, such as drugs or alcohol, and it sets limits on the levels of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, preventing synthetic or artificially elevated concentrations of these active compounds.
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Mar 26 2025

Texas Bill Would Require Statewide Public Education Campaign on Medical Cannabis Program

A Texas bill designed to increase public awareness of the state’s medical cannabis program received its committee assignment today.

House Bill 3729, introduced earlier this month by Representative Ron Reynolds (D), was officially referred to the House Public Health Committee today.

If passed into law, the bill would direct the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to implement a statewide information campaign about the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which provides access to low-THC cannabis for patients with certain qualifying conditions.
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Mar 26 2025

Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Hearing and Potential Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Tennessee’s Senate Bill 923, introduced by Senator Heidi Campbell (D) last month, has been scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 31.

The bill, filed on February 5 and advanced through its second reading in the Senate the following week, would decriminalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and the cultivation of up to five marijuana plants, for those 21 and older.

The proposed law grants local governments the power to impose civil penalties for marijuana possession in public places, but does not allow them to institute criminal penalties.
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Mar 26 2025

Study: 3D-Printed CBD Gummies Provide a Customizable Option With Optimized Release

A recent study published in Gels, as well as the U.S. National Library of Medicine, has introduced a groundbreaking approach to CBD gummy production using 3D printing.

Conducted by researchers at Florida A&M University, the study highlights the potential of 3D-printed CBD gummies as a customized, patient-friendly alternative for pain management, particularly in the geriatric population.

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and chronic pain are common issues among older adults, often making traditional pill-based medications less effective or harder to consume. To address this, the researchers developed a gelatin-based CBD gummy formulation and tested its suitability for 3D printing using a syringe-based extrusion printer.
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