Researchers from the University of Osaka and Chulalongkorn University have developed a new drug delivery system that could improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) against colorectal cancer. The team created pH-responsive microparticles made from polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), both biocompatible polymers that protect CBD as it moves through the digestive tract. They …
Federal Legislation to Deschedule Cannabis Now Has 55 Sponsors Across 25 States
Representative Dela Ramirez (D-IL) has become the newest cosponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing total support for the measure to 55 lawmakers representing 25 states. The bill, introduced in August, would remove marijuana entirely from the federal Controlled Substances Act (deschedule). Doing so would allow each state to determine its …
GOP Congressman Pens Op-Ed Titled “Rescheduling Marijuana Is the Responsible Choice for America”
Republican congressman and military veteran Brian Mast (FL) has penned a Washington Times op-ed in which he urged President Trump to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, calling it “the responsible choice for America.” Writing in the Washington Times, the lawmaker argued that rescheduling would reflect the growing evidence of marijuana’s medical benefits …
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Bill to Prohibit Hemp-Derived THC
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are moving forward with legislation designed to restrict intoxicating hemp-derived products such as delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC. Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), joined by Representatives Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield), and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), announced the measure this week.
DEA Seizes Over 2.3 Million Illegal Vape Devices in Nationwide Crackdown
Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a week-long operational enforcement action as part of a whole-of-government initiative aimed at removing dangerous and illegal vaping substances from communities across America. During the operation, DEA seized more than 2.3 million vape devices and cartridges and more than 100 weapons since September 15, 2025.
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $101 Million in August, Pushing 2025 Total to $779 Million
Legal marijuana sales in Maryland reached $101,268,442 in August, according to new data from the Cannabis Administration. This brings the year-to-date total to $779 million. That total includes $80 million in adult-use purchases and $21 million in medical sales, marking the third month this year with combined sales surpassing $100 million.
Texas Regulators Adopt Emergency Rules on Hemp-Derived THC Sales
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has enacted emergency rules restricting sales of consumable hemp products that contain THC The move comes after Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order earlier this month calling for the change.
Virginia Election Will Likely Decide Whether the State Finally Legalizes Cannabis Sales, Early Voting Now Underway
By Marijuana Policy Project Voting in Virginia’s 2025 election has begun! The outcome of the governor’s race and House of Delegates races will likely determine whether Virginia finally legalizes cannabis sales. Early in-person voting began Friday, September 19, and runs through November 1. The last day to vote is on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4.
New York to Host 2025 Medical Cannabis Symposium in November, Titled “Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice”
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management, working with Northwell Health, will hold its second annual Medical Cannabis Symposium on November 7, 2025, in Long Island. The event, titled “Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice,” will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and trainees to explore the science behind medical cannabis and its role in clinical care.
Washington, D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $8.2 Million in August, Up 82% From Last Year, Patient Count Rises to Over 73,000
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana program reported $8,245,291 in total sales for August 2025, a sharp 82% increase over the $4,520,332 recorded in August 2024. According to a new report released by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, dispensaries drove the bulk of revenue, bringing in $5.4 million in August compared to just $2.8 million the …
