A clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a cannabidiol-based treatment for high cholesterol says it has successfully completed its first human study, reporting both a favorable safety profile and early signals of reduced LDL cholesterol.
15 Hawaii Lawmakers File Bicameral Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Hawaii Legislature have filed companion bills that would place a constitutional amendment before voters to legalize the adult use of marijuana, marking a renewed bicameral push to let residents decide the issue at the ballot box.
Study: Veterans Say Marijuana Helps Manage Symptoms, but Many Avoid Discussing Use With VA Clinicians
A study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine finds that many U.S. veterans who use marijuana for medical purposes view it as an essential tool for managing symptoms ranging from chronic pain and PTSD to anxiety and sleep disorders, yet often avoid discussing that use with their VA health care providers.
White House Highlights Marijuana Rescheduling in List of Trump Administration’s First-Year Accomplishments
The White House yesterday published a detailed review of President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, and included marijuana rescheduling among what it described as 365 key accomplishments delivered over the past 365 days.
New Tennessee Bill Would Put Medical Marijuana Question on 2026 General Election Ballot
Legislation filed today in the Tennessee Senate by State Senator London Lamar (D) would place a nonbinding advisory question before voters in the November 2026 general election, asking whether the state should authorize a regulated medical marijuana program.
Federal Register Posting: ATF Moves to Narrow Firearms Prohibition Tied to Drug Use, Ending Single-Incident Denials
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is moving to significantly revise how federal law defines who qualifies as an “unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance” for purposes of firearm possession, a change that would end the long-standing practice of denying gun purchases based on a single incident of drug use.
Washington House Committee Approves Bill to Allow Licensed Marijuana Producers to Form Cooperatives
A Washington State House committee has approved legislation that would allow licensed marijuana producers to form agricultural cooperatives, clearing the bill’s first major legislative hurdle and moving it closer to a vote by the full House of Representatives. The vote was 6 to 5.
Florida Approves Two New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Pushing Statewide Total to 742
Florida regulators have approved two new medical marijuana dispensaries, bringing the statewide total to 742, according to the latest weekly update from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
Aurora Secures EU Plant Variety Rights for Farm Gas and Sourdough Marijuana Strains
Aurora Cannabis has secured EU community plant variety rights for two proprietary marijuana cultivars, granting the company exclusive commercial control over the genetics across all 27 European Union member states.
Vermont Senators Files Companion Bill to Force Localities to Vote on Allowing Marijuana Stores
Legislation filed today in the Vermont Senate would require municipalities that have never formally voted on allowing marijuana retailers to do so during the 2026 general election, mirroring a House proposal introduced earlier this session.
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