Cannabis News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can authorize tobacco products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, according to a new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS). However, despite hemp being federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, the FDA has yet to receive any applications for such products. Meanwhile, marijuana would remain banned as an additive in […]

A recent study conducted by Leafwell, published in the journal Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, suggests that the federal legalization of medical cannabis could lead to significant reductions in healthcare expenditures across the United States, potentially saving up to $29 billion per year. The study highlights that states with legal medical cannabis programs saw

A recent University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging revealed that 21% of respondents aged 50 and older reported using a form of cannabis with THC at least once in the past year. The poll also found that among those who used cannabis products, 12%—more than half—consumed them at least once a month. The

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed a bill establishing the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at the University of Mississippi. This new initiative is set to explore the safety, efficacy, and therapeutic potential of medical cannabis for patients with various medical conditions. The program will provide funding and resources to researchers at Ole Miss’s School

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and the Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis unveiled their Wisconsin Wellness campaign, aimed at legalizing medical cannabis in the state. According to the Daily Cardinal, Wisconsin is currently the only Upper Midwest state without some form of cannabis legalization. At a press conference, Michael Decorah, Founder of the