Category: Medical Marijuana

  • US Navy Will Allow Cannabis Users To Join In Order To Combat Sailor Shortage

    US Navy Will Allow Cannabis Users To Join In Order To Combat Sailor Shortage

    In response to the ongoing challenges facing U.S. military recruitment, the Navy has announced a significant shift in its approach to recruits who test positive for marijuana upon arrival at boot camp. Rear Adm. James Waters revealed this week that rather than immediately disqualifying such individuals, the Navy will now consider granting waivers, aiming to…

  • Florida To Vote On Legal Cannabis In Next Election

    Florida To Vote On Legal Cannabis In Next Election

    Florida voters may soon find themselves facing a significant decision on marijuana legalization as the state gears up for the upcoming presidential election. Governor Ron DeSantis has hinted at the possibility of marijuana legalization appearing on the ballots this fall, signaling a potential shift in the state’s stance on cannabis. The matter currently rests in…

  • Federal Government releases documents that confirm Schedule III is in the cards for Marijuana

    Federal Government releases documents that confirm Schedule III is in the cards for Marijuana

    Due to a lawsuit from last year, the Department of Health and Human Services has had to release all of their documents related to their recommendation of rescheduling Marijuana to Schedule III. As of now, it’s a Schedule I drug, the most restricted category. Today, hundreds of pages were released that shed more light onto…

  • Wisconsin Governor Backs GOP Cannabis Proposal

    Wisconsin Governor Backs GOP Cannabis Proposal

    Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a vocal advocate for full-scale recreational marijuana legalization, expressed openness to a more restricted medical marijuana legalization proposed by Republicans on Wednesday. In an interview with The Associated Press, Governor Evers, a Democrat, stated, “I would think that getting it all done in one fell swoop would be more thoughtful as…

  • Rhode Island Hits $100 Million In Cannabis Sales First Year

    Rhode Island Hits $100 Million In Cannabis Sales First Year

    Rhode Island marked a milestone in the cannabis industry as state-licensed businesses surpassed $100 million in sales during the inaugural year of legal adult-use cannabis. Recent data released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, updated through November, reveals a total of $105.0 million in legal cannabis sales since December 2022. Recreational sales, which…

  • Psilocybin Therapy coming to 10,000 New York Military Veterans

    Psilocybin Therapy coming to 10,000 New York Military Veterans

    A bill was introduced into the New York State legislature that would create a pilot Psilocybin Therapy program for military veterans and first responders. Pat Burke, Democrat, filed the bill, which would create the program for 10,000 participants and have the Department of Health create training guidelines. A memo with the bill states, “Psilocybin therapy…

  • Maryland On Pace for $1.1 Billion in Marijuana Sales in 2024

    Maryland On Pace for $1.1 Billion in Marijuana Sales in 2024

    Maryland’s burgeoning adult-use cannabis market achieved yet another milestone last month, as licensed dispensaries reported record-breaking sales of nearly $56 million, according to the state’s Cannabis Administration (MCA). This figure surpassed October’s total by $861,500, marking a continued upward trend for the state’s recreational cannabis industry. Conversely, November witnessed a slight dip in medical cannabis…

  • Hemp Production Fell 50% in 2022

    Hemp Production Fell 50% in 2022

    In a recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report published in November, alarming statistics indicate a drastic decline in hemp cultivation across the United States. The report, drawing on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2021 and 2022 National Hemp Report, reveals a nearly 50% reduction in hemp planting from 2021 to 2022. According to…

  • MJBizCon 2023 Is Starting, Here’s What’s to Come This Week

    MJBizCon 2023 Is Starting, Here’s What’s to Come This Week

    *MJBizCon 2023 in Las Vegas: A Cannabis Extravaganza with a Flare for Entertainment* Las Vegas will play host to the cannabis industry’s premier event, MJBizCon, next week, transforming the city into a hub of innovation, networking, and celebration. Often hailed as the SXSW of the cannabis world, MJBizCon will not only showcase cutting-edge developments in…

  • Survey: More Than Ten Percent of Older Americans Have Consumed Cannabis Products in the Past Year

    Survey: More Than Ten Percent of Older Americans Have Consumed Cannabis Products in the Past Year

    More than one in ten adults between the ages of 50 and 80 report having recently used cannabis products, according to survey data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Researchers with the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor reviewed survey data (the National Poll on Healthy Aging) from a nationally representative sample of…