Minnesota MMJ Companies Lose Combined $2.4M in 2018
Wed / Jun 5th
Minnesota’s two medical cannabis companies lost a combined $2.4 million last year, even after one turned a profit in 2017,… Read More
Medical Marijuana News
In this section, you will find the latest medical marijuana news throughout the world. For a list of medical studies related to cannabis and its effect on various conditions & disorders, click here.
Connecticut May Approve Five New MMJ Qualifying Conditions
Wed / Jun 5th
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has approved five new conditions for the state’s medical cannabis program bringing the total… Read More
New Jersey Eyes 100-Dispensary Expansion
Tue / Jun 4th
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing adding nearly 100 medical cannabis dispensaries in the state as part of his… Read More
Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Top 100 Pounds In First Month
Mon / Jun 3rd
Arkansas’ only two functioning medical cannabis dispensaries have sold more than 100 pounds of cannabis since legal sales commenced on… Read More
Federal Court: DEA Must Reconsider Cannabis Schedule
Fri / May 31st
Last year the Southern District Court of New York threw out a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Schedule I… Read More
Zimbabwe Approves First MMJ Grow Site
Fri / May 31st
Zimbabwe officials have approved the nation’s first legal cannabis farm – a 10-hectare cultivation site at a prison, the Independent… Read More
Maryland Receives 160 Applications for MMJ Expansion
Thu / May 30th
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission has received more than 160 applications for one of the state’s 14 new medical cannabis… Read More
Texas Lawmakers Approve MMJ Expansion Bill
Wed / May 29th
The Texas House and Senate have reconciled the medical cannabis bill overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers in both chambers earlier this… Read More
Arizona Supreme Court: Medical Cannabis Extracts Are Legal
Wed / May 29th
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that cannabis extracts meet the definition of medical cannabis under the state’s Medical Marijuana… Read More
TSA Allows Some MMJ Products on Flights
Tue / May 28th
The Transportation Security Administration has updated its website to clarify that air travelers are permitted to bring some cannabis-derived products… Read More
Alabama MMJ Bill Likely Dead Without House Support
Tue / May 28th
Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon expects state lawmakers to create a commission to study medical cannabis instead of legalizing its… Read More
Colorado Establishes Cannabis as Opioid Alternative
Mon / May 27th
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a bill last week that will allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis for any… Read More
Iowa Gov. Vetoes MMJ Expansions
Mon / May 27th
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) vetoed legislation on Friday that would have taken multiple steps toward expanding the state’s limited… Read More
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
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