ROANOKE, Va. – For the second consecutive year, bills aimed at legalizing cannabis retail sales have passed through both the Virginia House and Senate. Past story: Bill to legalize retail marijuana sales advancing through General Assembly JM Pedini, executive director of Virginia NORML, says that legalizing cannabis sales would take marijuana off the streets and place it in a … [Read more...] about Bills to legalize retail marijuana pass both Virginia House and Senate again
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Study: Cannabis More Effective Than Prescribed Analgesics for Patients With Chronic Pain
Pittsburgh, PA: Chronic pain patients are more likely to respond favorably to cannabis than they are to prescription analgesics, according to data published in the journal Pain. Researchers affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh assessed outcomes in 440 pain patients certified to consume medical cannabis products and 8,114 pain patients prescribed traditional … [Read more...] about Study: Cannabis More Effective Than Prescribed Analgesics for Patients With Chronic Pain
AYR Wellness Board Member Resigns
AYR Wellness Inc., a leading vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator, announced the resignation of Jared Cohen from its board of directors and transition to board observer. “I thank AYR’s board for approving my transition to board observer as I take on new professional obligations unrelated to AYR Wellness and outside of the cannabis industry,” Cohen said. “I am … [Read more...] about AYR Wellness Board Member Resigns
Indoor Marijuana Ops Are Consuming a Staggering Amount of Energy
More than a decade after Colorado became the first U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana, nearly half (24) of states now have legal recreational weed, and 39 allow medical marijuana use. The country is awash in cannabis. A staggering 79% of Americans live in a county with at least one dispensary. In 2025, the domestic cannabis industry is expected to reach nearly $45 … [Read more...] about Indoor Marijuana Ops Are Consuming a Staggering Amount of Energy
THC consumables face ban just as new poll finds most Texans favor marijuana legalization
A new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs studied Texans' opinions on public policy, including marijuana, and recently released its results. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said that one of his legislative priorities is to ban all consumable THC products in the state during the upcoming Texas legislative session. TPR’s Jerry Clayton … [Read more...] about THC consumables face ban just as new poll finds most Texans favor marijuana legalization
House reverses course on pot legalization bill
The Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives has returned to committee a bill aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older, a move likely to kill the measure this session in the House, disappointing advocates and sparking ongoing debate. However, companion Senate Bill 1613 remains alive and is headed for a public hearing this week before two Senate … [Read more...] about House reverses course on pot legalization bill
Oregon’s marijuana glut leads to lowest prices ever, regulator says
Help shape our annual “Diversity in Cannabis” special report by filling out our business survey here! Marijuana prices in Oregon have dropped to their lowest levels ever because of the oversupply resulting from last year’s record-breaking harvest. Nearly 12.3 million pounds of marijuana was harvested in the state in 2024, but demand for cannabis products is flat at $960 … [Read more...] about Oregon’s marijuana glut leads to lowest prices ever, regulator says
Revealing “Dirty Weed”: Pesticides in Cannabis Raises Health Concerns, as Advocates Advance Organic Solution
Months after publishing a June 2024 study regarding concentrations of pesticides discovered in legal (and illegal) cannabis products in California, the Los Angeles Times has released a follow-up exposé highlighting extensive pesticide contamination, including from “hidden” pesticides that regulators have not monitored. The authors conclude that in California’s legal weed … [Read more...] about Revealing “Dirty Weed”: Pesticides in Cannabis Raises Health Concerns, as Advocates Advance Organic Solution
Downtown San Francisco store to close after owner shot in jarring daytime attack
A longstanding cannabis store in downtown San Francisco is set to close its doors Saturday after its founder was shot seven times in front of the shop in broad daylight last week. The store’s owner was released from the hospital but told the San Francisco Standard that he is still dealing with injuries and trauma from the jarring daytime attack. Martin Olive was taking a smoke … [Read more...] about Downtown San Francisco store to close after owner shot in jarring daytime attack
iAnthus Sells 5 Arizona Cannabis Facilities for $36.5 Million
iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc., which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, announced that certain iAnthus subsidiaries entered into definitive agreements (the “purchase agreements”) with a leading Arizona cannabis operator, Pitchfork Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Sonoran Roots, and its affiliates to sell three dispensaries and two … [Read more...] about iAnthus Sells 5 Arizona Cannabis Facilities for $36.5 Million
