15 Iowa Lawmakers File Bill to Legalize Marijuana, Create Regulated Retail Market and Expunge Prior Convictions

A group of 15 lawmakers in Iowa filed House File 2206 today, a wide-ranging proposal that would legalize adult-use marijuana, establish a regulated retail system, and automatically expunge certain past convictions tied to marijuana offenses.

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Kentucky Medical Marijuana Program Expands as More Dispensaries Open and Patient Approvals Top 18,000

Kentucky’s medical marijuana rollout took another visible step forward this week as Governor Andy Beshear announced the opening of two additional dispensaries and provided updated figures showing continued growth in patient participation and industry readiness across the state.

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Second Amendment Foundation Files Amicus in Case Challenging Firearm Ban by Marijuana Users

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of the respondent in United States v. Hemani, a case challenging the federal lifetime ban on firearm possession for marijuana users.

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WA: Bipartisan Bill to Allow Licensed Marijuana Consumption Events Set for Friday Vote in House Committee

A bipartisan proposal that would create a legal pathway for adults to consume marijuana in regulated, licensed environments has been scheduled for a, executive session vote in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business tomorrow at 8am.

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Study: CBD Reduced Incision-Related Wound Pain in Preclinical Model, Altered Endocannabinoid Activity in Brain and Spinal Cord

New research published in the peer-reviewed journal Pharmaceuticals and conducted by researchers from the University of Galway found that cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce pain associated with surgical-type wounds.

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Study: Inhaled CBD Before Tumor Formation Dramatically Reduced Glioblastoma Growth

A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Cannabis Research at Augusta University found that inhaling cannabidiol (CBD) before glioblastoma tumors were established significantly slowed tumor progression in an animal model and altered key biological markers tied to aggressive cancer behavior.

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Trulieve Raises Additional $60 Million Through 10.5% Senior Secured Notes, Bringing Total to $200 Million

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced today that it has closed the second tranche of a previously announced private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes due in 2030, raising an additional $60 million and bringing the total financing from the offering to $200 million.

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Brazil Approves Licensed Medical Marijuana Cultivation for First Time, Expands Patient Access to Cannabis Treatments

Brazil’s national health agency Anvisa has given approval to sweeping new rules that, for the first time in the nation’s history, allow the cultivation of marijuana within the country for pharmaceutical and scientific purposes, while also expanding access to cannabis-based treatments for patients.

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Delaware Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Veto of Bill Limiting County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses

The Delaware Senate voted today to override Governor Matt Meyer’s August 28 veto of Senate Bill 75, which would limit the ability of Delaware counties to restrict marijuana businesses.

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Missouri House Committee Unanimously Advances Bill to Move Intoxicating Hemp Products Into Licensed Dispensaries

A Missouri House committee voted 11 to 0 today to advance House Bill 2641, a proposal that would dramatically reshape how intoxicating hemp-derived products are treated under state law by classifying them as marijuana and placing them under the state’s existing dispensary system.

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