Cannabis

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a new law permitting pardons for individuals convicted of low-level possession of psychedelics such as psilocybin, ibogaine, and DMT. This step builds on the state’s progressive 2022 ballot initiative that legalized entheogenic plant medicine for adults. The law grants the governor’s office and future governors the authority to issue …

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A federal court has ruled that marijuana businesses are not eligible for COVID-era employee retention tax credits (ERC) due to Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. The decision reinforces the IRS’s position that cannabis companies, despite operating legally at the state level, are barred from receiving federal tax benefits. The case involved a Washington-based …

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Missouri’s Attorney General, Andrew Bailey, has issued cease-and-desist letters to 18 hemp distributors warning them to stop selling THCA flower, with more enforcement actions expected to follow. His office claims the product could mislead consumers and potentially contain psychoactive THC, challenging the state’s legal definition of hemp. These letters, sent under the Missouri Merchandising Practices …

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A federally funded clinical study has found that marijuana use may significantly reduce alcohol cravings in people who drink heavily, offering a potential alternative approach to managing problematic alcohol use. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, the research followed a group of adults who reported frequent binge drinking habits. Over the course of …

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New research suggests that medical marijuana could enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating cancer — while also helping reduce the harsh side effects often associated with traditional cancer treatments. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology, reviewed a range of preclinical and clinical evidence showing that cannabinoids like THC and CBD may help …

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A new peer-reviewed study adds to the growing evidence that medical marijuana is a highly effective treatment option for chronic pain. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the research found that a majority of patients using medical cannabis reported significant pain relief with minimal side effects. Researchers analyzed data from more …

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A new economic report projects that Pennsylvania could generate more than $2.1 billion in cannabis tax revenue within five years if the state enacts adult-use marijuana legalization. The findings come as lawmakers continue debating multiple legalization proposals in the state legislature. The analysis, released by the state’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO), evaluated the potential fiscal …

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A new report shows just how powerful legal cannabis has become as a source of public revenue. Since the first state-legal marijuana sales launched in 2014, states have collectively generated nearly $25 billion in cannabis tax revenue, according to data released by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). The report covers both recreational and medical marijuana …

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Oregon’s cannabis industry just got a boost in visibility and collaboration. Governor Tina Kotek has signed a new bill into law that allows licensed marijuana businesses to provide trade samples at cannabis industry events—marking a significant shift in how the state supports professional networking, product development, and education in the legal weed sector. Previously, cannabis …

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In a move that has sparked significant pushback from researchers and cannabis advocates, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently promoted the claim that marijuana may be more likely to cause psychosis than methamphetamine. The statement appeared in a DEA publication and presentation titled “Growing Threats,” where the agency highlighted what it believes are emerging …

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