Maine lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would raise the state’s adult-use marijuana sales tax, apply the same rate to potentially intoxicating hemp products, and create a new excise tax structure for cannabis pre-rolls. House Bill 1942, sponsored by Representative Daniel Sayre (D) and cosponsored by Senator Bruce Bickford (R), has now cleared …
Minnesota Senate Committee Approves Omnibus Cannabis Bill
A key Minnesota Senate committee has approved an omnibus cannabis bill, advancing legislation that could bring a series of regulatory and policy changes to the state’s legal cannabis framework. Senate File 4401, sponsored by State Senator David Dibble (D) with support from State Senator Lindsey Port (D), was approved by the Senate Commerce and Consumer …
Texas Hemp Businesses File Lawsuit to Block New Regulations, Requests Temporary Restraining Order Over THC Formula and Fee Hikes
A coalition of Texas hemp business leaders and advocacy groups filed a Verified Original Petition and Application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) today against the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in an effort to block newly enacted rules they say unlawfully restrict the …
Louisiana Senate Advances Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminally Ill Patients in Healthcare Facilities
A Louisiana Senate bill that would allow certain terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while in a healthcare facility has now advanced to a third reading in the Senate. Senate Bill 270, filed by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), was given approval today through its second reading, moving it to a third and final …
Maryland Legislature Unanimously Approves Bill Protecting Veterinarians Who Discuss and Recommend Marijuana for Animals, Sends It to Governor Moore
A Maryland bill that would protect veterinarians from professional discipline for discussing or recommending marijuana products for animals has now cleared the state legislature and is headed to Governor Wes Moore. The House of Delegates gave final approval to Senate Bill 54 today in a unanimous 137 to 0 vote. The measure had already passed …
Study: Cannabis-Based Treatments Linked to Long-Term Improvements in Migraine Symptoms and Quality of Life
A study published in Brain and Behavior by researchers from Imperial College London and King’s College London found that cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) are associated with sustained improvements in migraine symptoms, anxiety, sleep quality, and overall quality of life, based on patient-reported outcomes tracked for up to two years. The research analyzed data from 203 …
Study: CBD May Help Block HIV Transmission Through Multiple Mucosal Pathways
A new study published in the journal Mucosal Immunology found that cannabidiol (CBD) blocked several early steps involved in HIV-1 transmission in lab and tissue-based models, leading researchers to suggest that commercially available CBD products could potentially be repurposed as a form of pre-exposure prophylaxis. According to the study, HIV-1 transmission depends heavily on the …
Colorado Committee Approves Bill to Allow Temporary Marijuana Consumption Events
A Colorado House committee has approved a bill that would allow licensed marijuana hospitality businesses to host temporary events where adults 21 and older could legally consume marijuana on-site. The House Finance Committee voted 8 to 3 Monday to advance House Bill 1117, a measure filed in February by Representative Naquetta Ricks (D). The proposal …
Ohio Judge Temporarily Blocks Hemp Ban Enforcement, Calls Law “Discriminatory”
An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a new state law banning certain hemp-derived products, finding the policy may unfairly favor the regulated marijuana industry over federally legal hemp businesses. In an order issued in late-March, Sandusky County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeremiah Ray granted a temporary restraining order preventing the Fremont Police Department, …
California Nears 8,000 Annual Marijuana Licenses as Provisional Program Ends
California’s marijuana industry is approaching a major regulatory milestone, with nearly 8,000 annual commercial licenses now issued as the state officially closes out its provisional licensing program, except for locally verified equity retailers. The Department of Cannabis Control said January 2026 marked the end of the provisional licensing system for most businesses, capping off a …
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