FBI: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year, But Still Outpace Arrests for All Violent Crimes

"At a time when the overwhelming majority of Americans want cannabis to be legal and regulated, it is an outrage that many police departments across the country continue to waste tax dollars and limited law enforcement resources on arresting otherwise law-abiding citizens for simple marijuana possession."

Study: Cannabis Use by HIV Positive Patients Associated with "Better" Cognitive Performance

Subjects with a history of cannabis consumption possessed "better processing speed, visual learning and memory, and dominant hand motor ability" compared to those with no prior history of use.

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Survey: Nearly One-in-Three Migraine Sufferers Have Used Cannabis for Symptom Management, Most Report It to Be Effective

Among medical cannabis users, 82 percent reported it to be effective at providing migraine relief.

Study: Use of Cannabis Long-Term Not Associated with Cognitive Differences in Older Adults

Investigators identified "no significant differences in cognitive function" between seniors who used medical cannabis long-term and those who did not.

Pennsylvania: Federal Judge Says Fired Worker Can Sue After Being Terminated for Use of Medical Cannabis

A federal judge has determined that a former employee may pursue legal action after being terminated over her use of medical cannabis.

Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

The new law allows licensed dispensaries for the first time "to manufacture and distribute edible cannabis products."

Texas: Marijuana Arrests Soar to Record High in 2018, Fall Significantly in 2019

Texas police made just under 100,000 marijuana-related arrests in 2018, the highest total ever reported in the state.

Michigan: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Expungement Legislation to Governor's Desk

Cases involving past convictions for marijuana-related activities that are no longer classified as a crime will be automatically expunged under the proposed law.

Study: Nearly Thirty Percent of Women Report Having Used Cannabis for Menopause Symptoms Details

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Democrats’ Latest COVID Relief Package Includes Marijuana Banking Provisions Details

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New Jersey: Voter Support Solidly in Favor of Marijuana Legalization Ahead of Ballot Initiative Vote Details

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New Jersey: Lawmakers Approve Telemedicine for Medical Cannabis Authorizations Details

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