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Canada Invests $24.5M Into Cannabis Research

Fri / May 24th

Canadian officials have earmarked C$24.5 million (US$18 million) for cannabis research to fund 26 projects throughout the nation, according to… Read More

Utah Gov. Criticizes Feds for Medical Cannabis Policies

Fri / May 24th

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, ripped the federal government for “their lack of action and attention” on medical cannabis… Read More

Texas Senate Approves MMJ Expansion Bill

Thu / May 23rd

The Texas Senate has unanimously approved a measure to expand the state’s list qualifying conditions list for its medical cannabis… Read More

Study: CBD Reduces Opioid Cravings

Wed / May 22nd

A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that CBD could reduce addiction cravings associated with opioids,… Read More

Kansas Gov. Signs Low-THC MMJ Bill

Wed / May 22nd

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has signed the low-THC medical cannabis bill which is set to take effect July 1. The… Read More

NFL to Research Cannabis for Pain Management

Tue / May 21st

The National Football League and league player’s union are creating a Joint Pain Management Committee that will include cannabis and… Read More

New York Lawmakers Push to Legalize Before Session Closes

Fri / May 17th

With about a month left in its legislative session, New York lawmakers are introducing measures to legalize recreational cannabis and… Read More

UW Researchers to Study Cannabis Use During Pregnancy

Fri / May 17th

The University of Washington is undertaking a study to measure the effects cannabis has on an infant’s brain development, cognitive… Read More

Nebraska Senate Kills MMJ Legalization Bill

Thu / May 16th

Medical cannabis legislation is dead in Nebraska even after the bill sponsor agreed to all of the opposition’s amendments to… Read More

Michigan Licenses First Cannabis Delivery Services

Wed / May 15th

Cannabis regulators in Michigan have licensed the state’s first cannabis delivery services in Detroit and Portage, according to an MLive… Read More

New Jersey Gov. Expands MMJ Program

Tue / May 14th

With broad legalization not likely to reach New Jersey this year, Gov. Phil Murphy is moving forward with plans to… Read More

Ohio Medical Cannabis Sales Top $5.8M

Mon / May 13th

Medical cannabis sales in Ohio have topped $5.8 million for the first five months since sales began in January, according… Read More

Asian Potential MMJ Market Worth $5.8B by 2024

Mon / May 13th

Asia’s medical cannabis market could reach $5.8 billion by 2024 if it were legalized throughout the region, according to a… Read More

Denver Votes to Decriminalize Mushrooms

Thu / May 9th

Voters in Denver, Colorado have taken the historic step of passing a city initiative to decriminalize mushrooms containing psilocybin, known… Read More

Health Canada: Cannabusinesses Need Full Grow Site Before Applying

Thu / May 9th

Would-be cannabis industry operators in Canada will have to show that they have a fully built cultivation site that meets… Read More

Texas House Approves Second MMJ Expansion Bill

Wed / May 8th

The Texas House has given preliminary approval to a measure that would expand the state’s medical cannabis qualifying conditions list… Read More

Jimmy Buffett Launches New Cannabis Brand

Wed / May 8th

Jimmy Buffett is joining the list of celebrities with a cannabis brand by partnering with Surterra Wellness on a brand… Read More

Washington Gov. Signs Two MMJ Improvements Into Law

Tue / May 7th

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has signed two important improvements to medical cannabis in the state. The first bill, known… Read More

University of Washington Studying Effect of CBD for Fragile X Syndrome

Mon / May 6th

The University of Washington is conducting a clinical trial on the efficacy of CBD for Fragile X syndrome, a type… Read More

Department of Veterans Affairs Opposes Three MMJ-for-Vets Bills

Fri / May 3rd

The Department of Veterans Affairs is opposing three federal legislative proposals that would allow the VA to research medical cannabis… Read More

New Hampshire Senate Approves MMJ Home-Grow Bill

Fri / May 3rd

The New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill to allow the state’s medical cannabis patients to grow their own cannabis… Read More

Harvard & MIT Receive $9M Grant for Cannabinoid Studies

Wed / May 1st

Bob Broderick, a Manhattan, NY-based cannabis industry investor, has donated $9 million to MIT and Harvard for research on cannabis… Read More

Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Halt Cannabis Licensing for 2 Years

Wed / May 1st

An Oregon bill to place a two-year moratorium on cannabis licensing backed by Gov. Kate Brown has passed the Senate… Read More

Iowa Bill Eliminating Medical Cannabis THC Caps Moves to Gov.

Tue / Apr 30th

The Iowa Senate has approved a bill to eliminate the 3 percent THC cap on medical cannabis products, moving it… Read More