Supreme Court Asked To Settle Differing Interpretations Of Federal Medical Marijuana Protections Amid Lower Court Discrepancy
In a case that could help clarify the boundaries of a federal law that protects state-legal medical marijuana activity from prosecution by the federal government, a Maine man is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a dispute in which the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigated and subsequently chargedContinue Reading
Pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors ask court to intervene, force DEA redo
Dissatisfied with what they claim is an opaque and biased process that violates federal law, a group of pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors and researchers is asking a federal court to intervene and compel the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to redo key steps in the process. Pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors ask court toContinue Reading
Wisconsin Governor Puts Marijuana Legalization In Budget Request, Along With Provisions To Regulate Hemp-Derived THC
The governor of Wisconsin has once again included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his biennial budget request. “Legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana for recreational use, much like Wisconsin already does with alcohol,” a budget brief that the office of Gov. Tony Evers (D) released on TuesdayContinue Reading
New York issues 74 adult-use cannabis permits; 2023 applications still in review
New York regulators have approved another 74 licenses for adult-use cannabis businesses, and they say only “about 150 applications” from November 2023 remain to be processed. New York issues 74 adult-use cannabis permits; 2023 applications still in review is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabisContinue Reading
CBD Could Effectively Treat Common Vaginal Infections, Study Concludes
Newly published research on cannabidiol (CBD) suggests that the popular marijuana component could be a promising treatment for a common type of vaginal infection. The report focuses on the bacterium Gardnerella vaginalis, which is found naturally in the vagina but can also cause vaginosis when out of balance with otherContinue Reading
Idaho Lawmakers Send Bill Creating A Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession To Governor’s Desk
“In not one state where marijuana is legalized has that state become a better, safer or more wealthy place to live and raise a family.” By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Senate voted 27-8 on Tuesday to pass a bill creating a mandatory minimum fine of $300 forContinue Reading
New Oregon Ballot Measure Would Legalize Cannabis Cafes
A newly proposed ballot measure in Oregon would legalize cannabis cafes—licensed locations that could offer food and drinks while also allowing on-site marijuana consumption. Though Oregon voters approved adult-use legalization through a 2014 initiative, consumption is technically allowed only at home or on private property. Titled “The Amendment for theContinue Reading
Virginia House Panel Kills Psychedelics Bill That Had Already Been Approved By The Senate
A bill that would pave the way for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans in Virginia is effectively dead for the session, with members of a House committee voting unanimously on Monday to set it aside indefinitely. The 18–0 vote by the House Committee on Rules means no further action will happen thisContinue Reading
Harvesting Incentives and Planting Success with Green Rebates
Harvesting Incentives and Planting Success with Green Rebates Image Cannabis News February 19, 2025 Starting or expanding a cultivation facility is no small feat. The upfront costs of lighting, HVAC, and dehumidification systems alone can drain a grower’s budget before the first harvest. But what if there was a wayContinue Reading
Sweed Establishes Largest Development Team in the Cannabis Industry
Sweed Establishes Largest Development Team in the Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis News February 19, 2025 NEW YORK, February 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sweed, the leading enterprise retail technology platform for the cannabis industry, is now also the largest technology development team in the industry. The company announced today thatContinue Reading