In a milestone moment, the Kentucky Senate has passed legislation that would legalise medical marijuana in the state.While some legal protection for patients was recently implemented thanks to an executive order from Governor Andy Beshear, it's less than an ideal situation. Back in January, the governor stated:“I’m the first...
UK based pharmaceutical company Celadon is celebrating a major milestone in its cannabis licensing.While the UK is the largest producer of medical cannabis in the world, pretty much all legal products consumed there are imported. This means UK patients often face lengthy delays and high costs for their medications.But...
Another partner has been added to Wellnex Life's medical cannabis joint venture - Chemist Warehouse.Back in July last year, Australian health and wellness product distributor Wellnex Life Limited (ASX: WNX) announced it had entered into a joint venture with local medical cannabis firm OneLife Botanicals for the purpose of...
Arkansas' medical marijuana program is continuing to provide a nice revenue stream for the state.Medical marijuana sales for the first two months of 2023 jumped by $4 million compared to the same period in 2022 according to the Arkansas Department of Finance Administration.This will provide a healthy boost to...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signalled his intention to implement greater controls over medical marijuana in his state.Last week, the state's voters had their say on making recreational cannabis legal in Oklahoma - and the result was a firm no. This result pleased Governor Stitt, who believed it was...
Legislation in Virginia on the cusp of becoming law could destroy the state's hemp sector says a cannabis industry association.Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has been keen to crack down on hemp-based THC products in his state. Last year he signed a bill into law primarily targeting the controversial...
While the state's medical cannabis program is still going strong, Oklahoma voters don't seem ready for recreational cannabis just yet.Earlier this week, voters had their say on Oklahoma State Question 820, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative.More than 164,000 signatures were turned in to get the question on the November 2022...
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the USA seeking to end a ban on entry into the hemp cultivation sector for those previously convicted on drug charges.While hemp became legal at a Federal level in 2018 and is now considered just another agricultural crop in the USA, there is...
A small study of tinnitus sufferers has indicated a high level of interest in using cannabis for relief from related symptoms. But does it work?Tinnitus is a condition where ringing or other noises such as roaring, buzzing or clicking occurs in one or both ears. It's a really common...
Legal cannabis sales in the US state of Missouri topped USD $100 million in February 2023.The first legal medical marijuana sale occurred in Missouri back in October 2020, and the program went gangbusters from there. But a ballot initiative to legalize recreational use passed by a 53–47 margin on...
