Indiana Senate Bill Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Including Licensed Sales

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An Indiana Senate bill filed this week by State Senator Rodney Pol Jr. (D) would legalize marijuana for those 21 and older and create a new state agency to regulate cultivation, processing, testing and retail sales. Continue reading

Low-Dose CBD Protected Developing Heart From Oxygen-Related Injury in Newborn Animal Study

According to the results of a study published recently by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, low doses of cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the developing heart from damage caused by high oxygen exposure, a common risk for babies born prematurely.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Finds CBD May Reduce Anxiety and Perceived Effort in Runners

A clinical trial published in the journal Nutrients finds that a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) can help runners feel calmer and slightly reduce perceived effort during a short-distance run, without affecting performance or causing gastrointestinal issues.
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Study: Cannabis Extract Triggered Cell Death and Reduced Invasion in Human Breast Cancer Cells

A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that a cannabis extract reduced cell growth, promoted apoptosis, and limited invasive behavior in two human breast cancer cell lines.
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Vermont Bill Would Require Cities to Vote on Allowing Marijuana Stores During 2026 Election

Legislation filed today in Vermont would require every municipality that has not already taken a formal vote on marijuana retailers to do so at the 2026 general election, effectively forcing the question onto the ballot statewide.
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Tilray Brands Posts Record $217.5M Q2 Revenue

Tilray Brands says it brought in a record $217.5 million in net revenue in its fiscal second quarter, a 3% increase from the same period a year earlier, while ending the quarter in a net cash position and reaffirming its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook.
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Study: CBD Reduced Bladder Pain and Inflammation in Animal Model of Interstitial Cystitis

A study published in the World Journal of Men’s Health reports that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced bladder inflammation and pain while improving bladder function in an animal model of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), a chronic condition that can be difficult to treat.
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CBD Reduces Bacteria That Causes Gum Disease, Finds New Lab Study

A new laboratory study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce levels of bacteria linked to periodontal disease, including some of the most well-known pathogens involved in gum inflammation and tissue damage.
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New York Bill Would Give Cannabis Distributors More Time to File Quarterly Tax Returns

A bill filed today in the New York Senate would adjust the deadline for cannabis distributors to file their quarterly tax returns, pushing the due date later in the month and aligning it more closely with other state tax filing timelines.
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New Hampshire: Bipartisan Psilocybin Bills Scheduled for Public Hearing on January 14

Two bipartisan New Hampshire bills that would establish regulated frameworks for the therapeutic use of psilocybin are scheduled for public hearings on January 14 in the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee. Continue reading