Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Virginia Governor Enacts Marijuana Resentencing Bill Despite Legislative Rejection of Amendments

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed a marijuana resentencing bill into law, creating an automatic hearing process for certain felony convictio…

Freedom Grow Expands Cannabis Justice Reform Initiatives with New Leadership and Industry Partnerships

Freedom Grow expands its cannabis justice reform mission. New leadership and industry partnerships aim to support individuals impacted by prohibition via…

House Committee Votes to Block Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Amid Trump Administration’s Advancement of Reform

A House Appropriations Committee vote seeks to block federal cannabis rescheduling, challenging the Trump administration's recent reform efforts. Understa…

Representative Omar Calls for Full Federal Cannabis Reform, Citing Economic and Social Justice Imperatives

Representative Ilhan Omar advocates for comprehensive federal cannabis reform, citing economic and social justice. Learn about US legislative efforts impa…

Georgia Expands Medical Cannabis Access with SB 220, Authorizing Vaping and Revising Potency Limits

Georgia's medical cannabis access expands with SB 220. The new law permits vaping, adds qualifying conditions, and revises THC potency limits for patients.

Federal Cannabis Reform Efforts Advance Amidst Legislative Debates and Economic Data

Explore recent federal cannabis reform efforts in the US Congress, including legislative proposals and lawmaker statements. Analyze state-level policy shi…

CQC Raises Concerns Over Patient Safety and Prescribing Practices at UK Medical Cannabis Clinic

The UK medical cannabis sector faces increased scrutiny after the CQC identified regulatory breaches at Alternaleaf, raising concerns over prescribing pra…

Understanding Challenges in Benzodiazepine Deprescription Among Older Adults in Primary Healthcare

A qualitative study explores the complex trajectory of benzodiazepine use and significant barriers to deprescription among older adults in primary healthc…

Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Exceed US$258 Million in April Amidst Wholesale Tax Implementation

Michigan's adult-use cannabis market recorded US$258.17 million in sales for April, driven by strong 4/20 figures. Explore the impact of the 24% wholesale…

Study Reveals California Adolescents Perceive Daily Cannabis Use as Less Harmful Than Alcohol or Nicotine Vapes

A recent study reveals California adolescents perceive daily cannabis use as less harmful than alcohol or nicotine. These evolving perceptions are key for…