New Study Finds Cannabis Products Provide Short-Term Reduction in Chronic Pain; More Research Needed on Long-Term Effects

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ Researchers involved in a federally funded review of scientific literature on the effectiveness of cannabis products to treat chronic pain found evidence to support short-term benefits. The review, which will be updated on an ongoing basis, was conducted...

Mississippi’s Online Medical Cannabis Licensing Portal Has More Than 1,800 Users

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ Mississippi launched its online medical cannabis licensing portal for patients, physicians and businesses June 1, and already, the platform has more than 1,800 users. Roughly 85% of those who have registered for accounts on the new portal are patients...

D.C. City Council Approves Bill to Prohibit Employers From Firing Workers for Failed Cannabis Tests

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ The Washington, D.C. City Council unanimously approved a bill this week that would protect employees who use medical and adult-use cannabis. The Cannabis Employment Protections and Amendment Act of 2022 would prohibit employers from firing workers for...

Hemp-Derived THC Could Soon be Allowed in Food and Beverage Products in Minnesota

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ Hemp-derived THC could soon be allowed in food and beverage products in Minnesota, while the sale of inhalable products containing more than 0.3% THC could be prohibited.   Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign legislation recently passed by the...

Delaware House Upholds Governor’s Veto on Cannabis Decriminalization

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ On May 5, the Delaware House voted, 26-14, to pass legislation that would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis. On June 7, that same chamber voted, 20-20, on the same legislation. The only thing that changed between those...

Montana 2022 Cannabis Sales Eclipse $123 Million

by | Jun 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

One of the nation’s youngest adult-use cannabis retail markets, Montana banked $16.6 million in adult-use sales and $8.3 million in medical sales in May, according to the state’s Department of Revenue (DOR). Combined adult-use and medical sales dipped slightly, from...