Senate Dems move to amend defense bill so veterans can legally access medical cannabis

The measure also would require the VA to support clinical trials investigating the therapeutic effects of cannabis to treat PTSD, chronic pain and other conditions.

by Sanford Nowlin July 18, 2023January 11, 2025

Cannabis

Cannabis industry launches first super PAC ahead of 2024 election

‘We’ll support candidates who are advancing reform and oppose those who are blocking it,’ a top official at the U.S. Cannabis Council said.

by Sanford Nowlin July 17, 2023January 15, 2025

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Even as states legalize cannabis, more young people try alcohol before they try weed, study finds

The study also suggests that people who use cannabis before trying alcohol may have lower risk of abusing alcohol later on.

by Sanford Nowlin June 20, 2023November 16, 2024

Cannabis

North Texas city council ignores cannabis decriminalization ordinance passed by voters

Voters in Denton passed the ordinance six months ago with 70% approval.

by Sanford Nowlin June 13, 2023November 25, 2024

Cannabis

Record number of U.S. workers testing positive for cannabis, according to study

Officials said the rise is likely the result of ‘changing societal attitudes about marijuana.’

by Sanford Nowlin May 23, 2023September 28, 2024

Cannabis

Dwindling legislative clock suggests Texas’ cannabis reform bills will die in the state Senate

Although the Texas House passed two cannabis bills with bipartisan support, observers doubt Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will let them advance in his chamber.

by Sanford Nowlin May 22, 2023June 13, 2025

Cannabis

Why some people believe ‘marijuana’ is a racist word, and why it doesn’t offend me

Latin American History Professor Isaac Campos recently published findings online of his study on the history of cannabis terminology.

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent May 5, 2023August 5, 2025

Cannabis

Texas House passes bill slashing penalties for low-level cannabis possession

The bill would reduce low-level weed possession to an offense that carries a fine but no jail time.

by Sanford Nowlin April 28, 2023June 12, 2025

Cannabis

9 in 10 Americans want cannabis to be legal, but comparatively few actually partake in it

Despite growing support for legalization, only 13% of U.S. adults said they’d used cannabis in the past month, research shows.

by Sanford Nowlin April 25, 2023July 26, 2025

Cannabis

Texas House scheduled to vote on cannabis decriminalization bill this week

The proposal, which received unanimous committee approval, also would let people expunge pot arrests from their records.

by Sanford Nowlin April 24, 2023August 15, 2024

Smokable hemp flower is still legal to sell in Texas — for now.

Cannabis

Texas House advances bill expanding state’s medical cannabis program to include pain patients

‘Texas is the biggest untapped market, so every [medical cannabis supplier] is going to be looking at this and doing the calculations to see whether the numbers make sense to apply,’ one cannabis industry official said.

by Sanford Nowlin April 12, 2023September 20, 2024

Cannabis

San Antonio ranks among the least weed-friendly cities in the United States in new study

The Alamo City’s poor ranking appears to be related to Texas’ restrictive medical marijuana program.

by Sanford Nowlin April 11, 2023June 19, 2025

Cannabis

Texas House could vote as early as Tuesday on bill to open medical cannabis program to pain patients

The proposal also would raise the legal THC cap on medical weed and empower a state agency to expand the conditions covered under the program.

by Sanford Nowlin April 10, 2023August 8, 2024

Cannabis

Texans accounted for major share of New Mexico’s $300 million in legal cannabis sales

One licensed pot business across the border from El Paso pulled in some $19 million in sales last year.

by Sanford Nowlin April 6, 2023May 23, 2025

Cannabis

Texas medical cannabis supplier goodblend opens its first brick-and-mortar dispensary in the state

The supplier is known for its Cannabus, a mobile dispensary and clinic that tours the state.

by Sanford Nowlin March 28, 2023July 25, 2025

Cannabis

Bill moving forward in Texas House would allow pain patients to access medical cannabis

The proposal would also change the potency cap for medical marijuana available under the state program.

by Sanford Nowlin March 28, 2023May 20, 2025

Cannabis

Texas cannabis decriminalization bill wins House committee approval

The proposal, which would make low-level marijuana possession a ticketable offense, hasn’t yet been scheduled for a full House vote.

by Sanford Nowlin March 9, 2023December 16, 2024

Cannabis

Justice Department launches application to seek pardon for federal marijuana convictions

President Joe Biden pardoned those with prior federal convictions last year, but some complained the busts were still showing up on their records.

by Michael Karlis March 6, 2023June 17, 2025

Cannabis

Texas bill would allow cities and counties to make call on whether to legalize cannabis

Adults 21 and over could possess up to 2.5 ounces of pot, including up to 15 grams of cannabis concentrates, under the bill.

by Sanford Nowlin February 21, 2023June 18, 2025

Cannabis

Teen cannabis use continues to decline, according to study

That’s despite more states legalizing its use for adults.

by Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times February 20, 2023June 17, 2025

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Cannabis News

Senate Dems move to amend defense bill so veterans can legally access medical cannabis

Cannabis industry launches first super PAC ahead of 2024 election

Even as states legalize cannabis, more young people try alcohol before they try weed, study finds

North Texas city council ignores cannabis decriminalization ordinance passed by voters

Record number of U.S. workers testing positive for cannabis, according to study

Dwindling legislative clock suggests Texas’ cannabis reform bills will die in the state Senate

Why some people believe ‘marijuana’ is a racist word, and why it doesn’t offend me

Texas House passes bill slashing penalties for low-level cannabis possession

9 in 10 Americans want cannabis to be legal, but comparatively few actually partake in it

Texas House scheduled to vote on cannabis decriminalization bill this week

Texas House advances bill expanding state’s medical cannabis program to include pain patients

San Antonio ranks among the least weed-friendly cities in the United States in new study

Texas House could vote as early as Tuesday on bill to open medical cannabis program to pain patients

Texans accounted for major share of New Mexico’s $300 million in legal cannabis sales

Texas medical cannabis supplier goodblend opens its first brick-and-mortar dispensary in the state

Bill moving forward in Texas House would allow pain patients to access medical cannabis

Texas cannabis decriminalization bill wins House committee approval

Justice Department launches application to seek pardon for federal marijuana convictions

Texas bill would allow cities and counties to make call on whether to legalize cannabis

Teen cannabis use continues to decline, according to study