Medical Cannabis News

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

Kyle King said he’s invested $100,000 into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry, hoping to become a licensed grower. After over a year of waiting on the state’s regulatory agency to approve his ownership, he’s now considering taking his business to another state. With a legislatively imposed

New York's Cannabis Market: A Turning Point as Legacy Meets Legalization. I’ve heard the phrase, “This is how the market was supposed to begin” from quite a few colleagues recently about the New York cannabis market finally opening up now – as opposed to what we got back in ‘22. I have to say: I

Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certifications in Pennsylvania, according to Health Department records

Trademark and Patent Challenges Loom for Minnesota Cannabis Businesses as Legalization Approaches. When the sale of recreational cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota next year, retailers such as dispensaries will likely be working to get licenses for their stores, as a comprehensive licensing system

THC May Reverse Brain Aging: A New Study Shows Promise in Mice. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active ingredient in cannabis, has been shown to reverse conventional signs of brain aging in mice – a discovery that could help in finding ways to keep our brains healthier and sharper for longer as

Health department says price hike is meant in part to address future needs. Lawmakers voted 4-1 on Tuesday to finalize a nearly 70% hike to the price of a medical marijuana business license. Sen. Red Dawn Foster, D-Pine Ridge, was the lone member on the Legislature’s Rules Review Committee to oppose

Jamestown City Council Delays Decision on Medical Cannabis Operations. The Jamestown City Council is waiting a little bit longer to decide whether it will approve medical cannabis operations within the city limits. The council held a second reading of an ordinance last week that would allow medical

Trulieve Expands in Orlando with New Medical Cannabis Dispensary. Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, August 24. A grand opening celebration will be held

Kentucky's Medical Cannabis License Application Deadline Approaches. Businesses in Kentucky are running out of time to apply for a medical cannabis license, with the deadline set for August 31st. State officials have reported that more than 180 applications have been submitted so far. According to

When it opens on Sept 14, Pure Elevations will be among the city’s first public consumption spaces. Denver’s first cannabis spa is almost ready to start serving locals R&R – as in reefer and relaxation. When it opens on Sept. 14, Pure Elevations Canna-Spa & Salon (185 S. Santa Fe Drive) will be

Rising Trend of Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use Among Older Americans: A Growing Public Health Concern. The number of Americans using both cannabis and tobacco is increasing, with a particular surge among older adults, a new study finds. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine who analyzed two