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Tilray Brands, Inc. TLRY +1.01% stock is trading lower on Monday, alongside other cannabis-related stocks, following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China, set to take effect Tuesday. Trump has since temporarily paused the 25% tariff on

Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to propose legalizing recreational marijuana, taxing popular gaming machines, and sending more money to Pennsylvania’s poorest schools when he unveils his budget pitch to state lawmakers Tuesday. The Democrat proposed many of these ideas during his first two years in

SANDUSKY — Lawmakers in the Ohio General Assembly are considering big changes in the state question voters passed in 2023 legalizing recreational marijuana sales in Ohio. Two years ago, voters approved a state question that allowed: • Marijuana to be sold to all adults 21 and older in Ohio •

The cannabis industry had a busy week, with major policy developments, business expansions and market shakeups. Paraguay is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis sales, while Germany's medical cannabis sector is experiencing record growth. Meanwhile, Florida's legalization advocates are

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick listed legislation that aims to ban all consumable products containing any form of THC as one of his top 25 priority bills to push through the Senate this year. Senate Bill 3, which Patrick first announced in December, would repeal parts of House Bill 1325, which the Texas

The legal landscape surrounding cannabis has undergone significant transformations over the past decade. From stringent prohibition to widespread legalization, these changes have opened the doors for medical and recreational use. Yet, one critical question that persists for many individuals

Heavy cannabis use could negatively impact certain types of memory, largest study of its kind to date has found. Image credit: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Cannabis use has increased significantly around the world. Past research shows that regular cannabis use can increase a person’s

In 2012, Colorado and Washington State legalized the commercial production and sale of cannabis for nonmedical use, and since then 22 other U.S. states have followed. The shift was viewed in many quarters as benign and overdue—involving an organic, even medicinal, intoxicant with no serious

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are working to rewrite the recreational marijuana law voters approved two years ago with a bill that proposes at least 44 major changes. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), closely mirrors an effort that failed to pass last year

Toronto, Ontario: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not associated with any uptick in marijuana-related emergency department (ED) visits, according to longitudinal data published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. A team of Canadian researchers assessed the impact of

As the legalization of recreational cannabis continues to gain momentum across the United States, the need to address its impact on road safety has become increasingly urgent. Colorado, a pioneer in cannabis legalization, has emerged as a central hub for groundbreaking research into the effects of

In the six-plus years since cannabis became legal for all adults in Massachusetts, all demographics have increasingly used the substance in its various forms. A 2024 study published by Statista reported that almost 30% of Massachusetts residents used cannabis in 2022, the fifth-highest rate of any

As if California cannabis operators weren’t already dealing with enough obstacles entering 2025, the wildfires that consumed much of Los Angeles County earlier this month only complicated the matter. From smoke damage to power outages, supply chain disruptions and confusion over disaster relief, the

People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working memory. Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory" – an executive function that helps people keep track of what they are

HealthDay News — Adults aged 18 to 49 years reporting medical-only or medical-nonmedical cannabis use may have a higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) than those reporting nonmedical only, according to a research letter published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Psychiatry. Beth Han, M.D., Ph.D., M

Germany's medical cannabis market experienced remarkable advancements in 2024, marked by unprecedented affordability, record-breaking prescription growth and enhanced patient access. A new report by Frankfurt-based medical cannabis company Bloomwell GmbH, titled "The Cannabis-Barometer – 2024

The rise of appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic is changing the way Americans eat, but there's a twist: cannabis legalization is pulling consumer behavior in the opposite direction. Bloomberg's Prognosis newsletter recently dug into this fascinating interplay, highlighting how these two trends

Florida employers should take note of new developments regarding marijuana use. First, a recent circuit court decision (which is now on appeal) held that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) requires employers to consider reasonable accommodations for off-duty medical marijuana use. In Giambrone v

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to step down, Canada’s cannabis industry faces a turning point that could redefine its future. Trudeau's government not only legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, but also positioned Canada as a global leader in marijuana reform, being the first G7 nation

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of cannabis use on over 1,000 young adults aged 22 to 36 using brain