Medical Cannabis News

In a hearing Tuesday, Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson heard from two applicants who were denied a license to cultivate medical marijuana. In what’s been a lengthy case against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, patients will have to wait even longer for the drug. “I’m suffering

The 'Wisconsin Wellness' campaign emphasizes the public health benefits of cannabis access. Wisconsin tribal members have launched a campaign to advance medical marijuana legislation in the state. The “Wisconsin Wellness” campaign, which emphasizes the public health benefits of cannabis access, is a

Canopy Growth Polska Withdraws Popular Medical Cannabis Strain Penelope Due to Quality Concerns. Canopy Growth Polska is withdrawing its popular medical cannabis strain, Penelope (THC 8%, CBD 7%), due to aging genetics and quality concerns. While this decision may disappoint patients, the company is

The director of the Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis attempted to join the suit to give patients a “seat at the table.” A lawsuit that already has a Montgomery courtroom filled to the brim with attorneys added yet more parties Tuesday, but the presiding judge blocked an advocate for patients

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Stricter Oversight of Medical Marijuana Doctors Following Investigative Report. The question of who gets to be a medical marijuana doctor in Pennsylvania is facing new scrutiny from state lawmakers following a Spotlight PA investigation. Citing that investigation, two

NY Cannabis Insider to Host Industry Conference in Albany on September 25. NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss topics essential to the New York State

Authorities Bust Cannabis Dispensary Crime Ring in Major Multi-County Operation. Law enforcement authorities announced details Thursday of a sprawling cannabis dispensary retail theft crime ring bust, a case they said spanned nine counties over nine months. “Just to be clear, we are not talking

Kentucky Voters to Decide Fate of Medical Cannabis Operations in November Referendums. Voters in dozens of cities and counties across Kentucky will vote in November on whether to allow medical cannabis businesses to operate there. Kentucky’s new medical marijuana program will go into effect on Jan

The Evolution of the NFL’s Cannabis Policy. For decades, the NFL maintained a strict stance against cannabis use, with players facing fines, suspensions, and even bans for testing positive for the substance. The league’s policy reflected broader societal attitudes toward cannabis, which was long

The Harlan County Fiscal Court opted not to allow medical cannabis operations within Harlan County during the court’s August meeting. Cities within Harlan County are still able to make their own decisions whether to allow medical cannabis businesses to operate within the cities. Harlan County Judge

On paper, the numbers don’t look so good. Just two years ago, there were 40 medical weed shops operating in New York. Now there are 31 — despite the 2021 MRTA legislation that set a goal of 80. Of the 10 original companies licensed to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in New York, nine remain

Harnessing Cannabis Tax Revenue to Address Health Inequities in New York. In 2023, New York’s legal cannabis industry brought in nearly $16.3 million in revenue. That number is expected to grow significantly as more dispensaries open throughout the state and the market matures. This revenue will