THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Weekend Weed Read • June 28, 2025

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Texas expands patient access, becoming the 40th recognized medical cannabis state.

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Researchers conclude that there is no significant link between current cannabis use and an increased risk of heart attack.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) announces that his office is issuing nearly 7,000 additional marijuana-related pardons, marking over 182,000 cannabis conviction pardons since he took office.

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More than third of Californians report current cannabis use and most say they obtain it from licensed dispensaries.

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Study results show that the topical application of hemp seed oil considerably reduces eczema symptoms.

The Trump administration wants to strip long standing medical cannabis protections from the federal budget. It’s entirely possible, perhaps even likely, that federal prosecutors will resume taking actions against patients and dispensaries in legal states if this provision is rescinded.

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