New York has legalized cannabis becoming just the fourth state to approve the reforms via the legislative process.
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New Mexico Gov. Calls Special Session Focused on Cannabis Legalization
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) has officially called lawmakers back for a special session specifically to reach a deal on cannabis legalization, the Associated Press reports. The session is set to begin tomorrow.
Cannabis may have some beneficial effects on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder
An analysis of a large dataset of medical cannabis users has indicates that many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder report that their symptoms are reduced after smoking the substance.
Delaware Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill In Committee Vote
A much-anticipated bill to legalize marijuana in Delaware cleared its first committee hurdle on Wednesday after wide-ranging testimony about how and whether the state should enact the reform.
Study Shows Cannabinoids May Help With Pathological Tremors
A new study from the Department of Neuroscience at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, published in Nature Neuroscience and titled “Spinal astroglial cannabinoid receptors control pathological tremor,” shows how cannabis could help those who suffer from pathological tremors.
New York Lawmakers Overcome Marijuana Legalization ‘Impasse’ And Expect Bill In ‘Next Day Or So’
A top New York senator said that lawmakers and the governor have successfully resolved an outstanding issue in marijuana legalization negotiations related to impaired driving, setting the stage for a formal introduction of new bill text within days.
University Gets Federal Grant to Study Processed Hemp as Cattle Feed
Oregon State University has received a $299,950 federal U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to study feeding spent hemp biomass to cattle.
Arizona Dispensaries Rewarding Covid-19 Vaccinations With Free Edibles
A chain of cannabis dispensaries in Arizona is offering an enticing incentive to those who have received a Covid-19 vaccine: free marijuana edibles.
California Gives Localities $15M In Cannabis Equity Grants
California officials have awarded $15 million in grant funding through the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Bureau of Cannabis Control’s Cannabis Equity Grants program.
Survey Finds A Quarter Of Parkinson’s Patients Have Used Cannabis In The Last Six Months
Almost 25% of patients with Parkinson’s disease reported that they had used cannabis in the prior six months in a survey from the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Biden’s USDA Secretary Gives Final Approval To Hemp Rules Despite Ongoing Industry Concerns
The newly confirmed head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given final approval to a federal rule laying out regulations for the hemp industry, despite outstanding concerns from advocates about certain provisions.
Veterans Groups Want Marijuana And Psychedelics Access Through VA, They Tell Congress
Leaders of military veterans organizations sent a clear message to congressional lawmakers this week: federal marijuana and psychedelics laws are outdated and should be reformed to give service members alternative treatment options for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder.
New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension
A study from an international team of researchers has found that current or past use of marijuana is not independently associated with an increased risk of hypertension.
Alabama Senate Panel Passes Bill To End Jail Time For Pot Possession
An Alabama legislative committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would eliminate jail time as a punishment for marijuana possession offenses.
Massachusetts Community College Offers Cannabis Training Scholarships
Massachusetts’ Holyoke Community College Cannabis Education Center is offering scholarships to students who enroll in its core cannabis training program, which runs March 20 and 21.