A new poll shows ongoing strong support for federal cannabis reform and the intentions of the STATES 2.0 Act.According to a May 2025 national survey conducted by Forbes Tate Partners among 2,051 registered voters aged 21 years or older:70% support (44% strongly support) cannabis reform. 69% support states...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 46 into law, improving access to the state's medical cannabis Compassionate Use Program.Previously, the Program was confined to very low-THC medical cannabis and a handful of qualifying conditions. The changes brought about by HB 46, taking effect on September 1, 2025...

An increasing number of Texans are calling on Governor Gregg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which its opposers say will destroy the Texas hemp industry. Just hours remain for a decision.--- Update: Governor Abbott has vetoed SB3, it will instead be placed on the upcoming Special Session agenda for further...

Bioxyne Limited (ASX: BXN) says it has entered the German cannabis market through its subsidiary Breathe Life Sciences (BLS) in a multi-million-dollar deal.BLS has executed a manufacture and supply agreement with German firms Farmakem d.o.o. as Buyer and Adrex Pharmaceuticals GmbH, an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of cannabis in...

An international study by Australian researchers has delved into the attitudes of women with endometriosis who are using cannabis to manage their symptoms.Endometriosis is an all-too-common condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it. It can often be painful and sometimes debilitating; and in...

A recent study indicates certain cannabinoids may prove to be a useful tool in the fight against fungal infections.Fungal infections kill millions of people around the world each year. On the World Health Organization (WHO) “Critical Priority Group” list are Cryptococcus neoformans, Candida auris, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Candida albicans...

A proposed change to the definition of hemp in the USA has been tweaked again after backlash against wording in a related bill.The House Appropriations Committee recently released the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill. The document contained an updated definition...

A study by researchers associated with the University of Kentucky has found most cannabidiol gummies analysed have inaccurate product labeling.Labeling issues have plagued the USA's CBD industry for years, and time doesn't seem to be improving the situation.In this new study, the cannabinoid content of 56 selected cannabidiol gummy...

A proposal in Texas to ban hemp products containing THC is still in limbo, with the bill on the governor's desk awaiting his signature — or otherwise.Last month saw the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 3, seeking (among other things) to ban all forms of the intoxicating cannabinoid...

A recently published study has examined whether the use of prescribed cannabinoids improves quality of life in patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD).OCD is a condition characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions), such as excessive hand-washing. These obsessions and compulsions can cause significant distress and interfere...