The Mississippi House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a measure that would allow certain patients to receive medical marijuana recommendations through telemedicine. House Bill 611, …
New Connecticut Bill Would Guarantee Minimum Wage for Cannabis Industry Workers
A new bill introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives would ensure that employees at cannabis establishments receive at least the state’s minimum fair wage. …
Michigan Led Per Capita Marijuana Sales in 2024, Followed by Montana and New Mexico
In 2024, legal marijuana sales totaled $23 billion across the 21 states with operating recreational markets. Michigan led in per capita sales. Using data from …
Virginia House of Delegates Approves Bill to Allow Modified Sentences for Marijuana Offenses
The Virginia House of Delegates has approved House Bill 2555, a bipartisan measure that would allow sentence modifications for individuals convicted of certain marijuana-related felonies …
National Institute of Health Study Finds Medical Marijuana More Effective Than Prescription Medications for Chronic Pain
A study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Pain, and published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, has found …
Tennessee Senator Files Medical Marijuana Bill With Broad List of Qualifying Conditions
State Senator Janice Bowling (R) filed Senate Bill 489 today, legislation that would establish a regulated medical marijuana program in Tennessee, making them the 40th …
Colorado Issues Marijuana Recall Covering Products Sold at Nearly 60 Stores
The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), has issued a Health and Safety Advisory …
New Hampshire House Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Set for Public Hearing on February 6
A bill that would legalize the possession and use of psilocybin for those 21 and older in New Hampshire is set for a public hearing …
Ohio Senate Republicans Renew Push to Scale Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Law
Senate Republicans in Ohio held a hearing today on legislation to roll back key provisions of the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana program, proposing cuts to …
RFK Jr. Asked Zero Marijuana-Related Questions During Confirmation Hearing
During his confirmation hearing today for Health and Human Services secretary, RFK Jr. received not a single question related to marijuana or psychedelics, despite his …
Study: CBD May Protect Against Chemotherapy-Induced Heart Damage
A new study published in Drug Design, Development and Therapy suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the heart from damage caused by the chemotherapy …
U.S. Marijuana Reform: A Breakdown of State Efforts to Legalize and Decriminalize Marijuana
By Marijuana Policy Project Because less than half of U.S. states allow citizen-initiated ballot measures, in most states, the only way to reform cannabis laws is …
