Medical Cannabis News

New legislation includes law changes sought by the state Office of Cannabis Management. On the chaotic final day of the 2024 legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers on Sunday approved a sweeping bill making changes to the state's year-old law legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Many of the

A new study has linked the legalization of cannabis with a rise in the number of Ontario seniors visiting emergency rooms. The number of people aged 65 and over checking into ERs in Ontario for what amounted to cannabis poisoning grew sharply over an eight-year period, particularly after cannabis

Delaware Proposes New Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Businesses to Enter Adult-Use Market. In preparation for Delaware’s launch of adult-use sales, this new bill would permit medical cannabis business owners to apply for a temporary conversion license to sell adult-use cannabis as well. In Delaware

The path toward the federal rescheduling of marijuana takes a step forward with the DEA's publication of proposed rules open to comments. The Drug Enforcement Administration published yesterday proposed rules in the U.S. Federal Register to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the

Louisiana Legislature Approves Bill to Privatize Medical Marijuana Cultivation. The two public universities that have held exclusive rights over medical marijuana farming in Louisiana could soon lose their duopoly after the Legislature approved a bill that will fully privatize cultivation in the

Central New York Nursing Home Operator Lets Marijuana License Expire Amid Market Uncertainties. Early last year, an affiliate of Central New York’s largest nursing home operator was awarded the region’s first conditional license to sell legal recreational marijuana. Now, that health care agency

For better or worse, changes seem to be coming to the hemp-derived cannabis industry in Texas. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants state senators to look into banning or regulating delta-8 and delta-9 THC. Should you be so inclined, there might be something you can do about that. In two weeks, the

Navigating Conversations About Drugs with Your Kids: Insights from Public Health Expert. Talking to your kids about drugs can be difficult, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum acknowledged during a virtual session for parents on May 15. But it’s important to open the door to these conversations, and children

DUI’s include marijuana in addition to alcohol. The national public service announcement often heard during commercial breaks, “If you feel different, you drive different,” could be dismissed as background noise. But to driving school instructors, law enforcement and family members, it is

On May 15, the US Justice Department took the latest step needed to reschedule cannabis federally from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. President Joe Biden announced his support to reclassify cannabis in a video posted to his official X account. “This is monumental,” Biden said. “It’s an

A tool and die shop along Ford Road has its sights set on the marijuana industry. R&A Tool and Engineering, 39127 Ford Road, is looking to add a marijuana microbusiness, called Ancient Herbs, to its property. Westland City Council approved the business last summer. Owner Greg Raymond is now seeking

Study Suggests Cannabis Enhances Running Experience Despite Slight Speed Reduction. A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that using marijuana before running can enhance the exercise experience. In the study, 49 runners were surveyed about their runs both with and without