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Ricky Williams was suspended because of Marijuana. If Ricky Williams played in the National Football League today, he very likely would never have been suspended. However, the former Miami Dolphins running back played professionally in a time when marijuana use was frowned upon and received a strict

The use of cannabis (also known as marijuana) has sparked debates and controversies for a long time. On the other hand, recent scientific studies have also highlighted the health benefits it may offer. In this blog, we will delve into the eleven health benefits of cannabis. However, it’s important

Minnesota's Cannabis Regulator Calls for Legislative Amendments to Expedite Adult-Use Framework. Minnesota’s interim director of the states cannabis regulator has called on lawmakers to amend legislation in order to help it achieve the goal of rolling out an adult-use framework by 2024. The interim

Two General Assembly bills offer different futures for cannabis in Virginia. Possession of small amounts of marijuana has been legal in Virginia since 2021. But when state legislators legalized it, they didn’t set up an adult-use market, the term for marijuana retail sales that don’t require a

Legal Battles and Criticism Continue to Plague New York's Cannabis Licensing Process. Efforts to put New York’s cannabis licensing process on hold once again have been blocked by a federal judge, but fresh legal cases and criticism of the state’s ‘disastrous’ roll out continue to mount. On Friday

Study Reveals Increase in Cannabis Use Among Older Americans Since the Start of the Pandemic. A new study, published in the Cannabis and Cannabinoids Research journal, found more older Americans are using cannabis today than before the pandemic. According to researchers with the University of

A recent global report has flagged Australia as the fastest-growing medical market in the world for medical cannabis. This aligns with recent research by Australian medical cannabis biotech company Medigrowth which distributes medicinal products to customers around Australia. Their research results

Spain's Health Minister Affirms Commitment to Medical Cannabis Law. Mónica García Gómez used her first appearance in Congress to reaffirm her commitment to establishing a medical cannabis framework. Spain’s newly appointed health minister has said that the country’s long-awaited medical cannabis law

Aurora Cannabis Inc, has announced a plan to consolidate its shares on a one-for-10 basis. The company says it expects the move will restore compliance with Nasdaq listing rules and ensure the company continues to have access to a wide range of institutional investors. The plan, which is subject to

Washington Lawmakers Advance Bill Allowing Personal Cannabis Cultivation at Home. A dozen years after Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana sales, state lawmakers want to make it possible to grow cannabis plants at home without breaking the law. A House panel on Monday advanced

The bill would have put doctors at risk for criminal charges. South Dakota members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, with a vote of 5-2, decided last Wednesday to postpone any additional proceedings regarding legislation (SB 82), which aims to limit the medical cannabis access to a

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Faces Depositions Over License Decisions. Lawyers for companies denied medical cannabis business licenses are preparing to question members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission over how they decided to award licenses. This comes after Montgomery County

Kansas is one of only a few states with no legal medical or recreational marijuana. Some people are optimistic about a medical cannabis deal this year. Activists at the Statehouse are renewing a push for state lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas. While Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and

Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board Calls for More Oversight on Telehealth Providers in Medical Marijuana Program. The state board overseeing Iowa's medical marijuana program has again asked Iowa lawmakers to legislate more oversight on telehealth providers participating in the program, among a number of

Public Support and Demographic Trends Signal Momentum for Federal Marijuana Legalization. The TDR Three Takeaways: Broad Support Across Demographics: The majority of Americans, including young adults, Republicans, African-Americans, and Hispanics, support federal marijuana legalization. This

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has this week indicated that it will not exclude members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) from utilising the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill. This, after the SANDF had reservations about the implications the bill would have for its members. The

Mississippi Cannabis Testing Lab Remains Shut Down Amid Retesting. The owner of Rapid Analytics said the business remains shut down even though the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) released products the laboratory had previously tested. The Natchez Democrat reported the owner, Mamie

South Dakota Senate Committee Delays Action on Restrictive Medical Cannabis Bill. Members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted 5-2 to defer any further action on legislation (SB 82) that sought to restrict many patients’ medical cannabis access. The measure sought to restrict

South Dakota Senate Committee Advances Changes to Medical Cannabis Program. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee killed two of the three medical marijuana bills on its agenda Wednesday (Jan. 24, 2024) and amended the other. The committee killed SB82, which would have required that a

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Members Ordered to Testify on Licensing Process. A Montgomery County Circuit Judge Wednesday ordered five Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) members and director John McMillan to provide testimony on the licensing process. Judge James Anderson also granted