OG article by Jacob Bogage and Dan Diamond December 12, 2025 A Michigan judge has denied a request to halt the state's new 24% wholesale cannabis tax, set to begin on January 1, 2026. The Michigan Court of Claims, presided over by Judge Sima G. Patel, rejected preliminary injunction motions from Holistic Research Group, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA), and PF Manufacturing. The court determined that the plaintiffs failed to prove their business harm outweig

OG article by Beard Bros Media December 12, 2025 Michigan's cannabis industry faces a major setback as a judge denied a request to block a new 24% wholesale tax effective January 1. Court of Claims Judge Sima G. Patel rejected preliminary injunctions from cannabis businesses and the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA), allowing the tax under the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act (CRFTA) to proceed. Plaintiffs argued it unconstitutionally amends the 2018 voter-appr

OG article  by NORML December 12, 2025 For the fifth year in a row, global researchers published over 4,000 scientific papers on cannabis, its components, and effects, per a National Library of Medicine/PubMed keyword search. NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano emphasized that despite perceptions of insufficient study, scientific interest has surged in the past decade, enhancing knowledge of the plant, its mechanisms, and societal impacts. He urged politicians to base discus

OG article  by Manasi Talwadekar December 12, 2025 A physician-led medical cannabis clinic integrated into a geriatric primary care practice in Virginia supported older adults with complex needs over 30 months, showing promise for safe use. The model coordinates certification providers with primary care teams to assess risks, manage interactions, and improve communication. The clinic team includes a geriatrics physician, certifying provider, pharmacist, outreach worker, and n

OG article  by Will LeHardy December 12, 2025 Texas' largest medical cannabis facility has opened in Bastrop, spanning 75,000 square feet as the new headquarters for provider Texas Original. This expansion from a prior 7,700 square foot space boosts production and patient access statewide. Key features include a hybrid greenhouse for the state's first sun-grown medical cannabis harvest, advanced manufacturing and testing labs for higher output, improved packaging and delivery

OG article by Nichole West December 11, 2025 Good morning, friends. It’s good to be back. Today I’m reporting on potentially one of the most consequential legal victories the California cannabis industry has seen in years — a breakthrough that could redefine how the state is required to regulate, track, and enforce cannabis laws. In a stunning legal setback for the state’s cannabis regulator this week a Superior Court judge ruled that the Department of Cannabis Control has no

OG article  by Louisa Moller December 11, 2025 Matt Gutwill, president of the New England Narcotic Officers Enforcement Association, alleges fraud in Massachusetts' cannabis industry, claiming THC percentages on product labels are inflated, resulting in levels below stated amounts. His group tested over 100 products from various dispensaries in the past two years, using a NIRLAB screening device to demonstrate discrepancies, such as a product labeled at 34.65% THC testing at

OG article  by University of Washington School of Medicine December 11, 2025 Emergency departments report an increase in patients with abdominal pain and severe vomiting linked to long-term cannabis use, now classified as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. This gastrointestinal condition starts within 24 hours of recent cannabis use and lasts several days, with affected individuals experiencing three to four episodes annually. The World Health Organization added diagnostic code R

OG article  by Natalie Grigson for MySA December 11, 2025 On December 11, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) will hold a public hearing on permanent hemp and THC rules affecting Texas bars, dispensaries, and stores selling THC products. TABC regulates THC products sold alongside alcohol, while the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) oversees others, though enforcement may shift to TABC per Governor Abbott's executive order demanding stricter regulations, in

OG article  by Sara Tenenbaum December 11, 2025 The Chicago City Council delayed a final vote on a proposed ban of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, such as Delta-8 and Delta-9, outside licensed marijuana dispensaries. Aldermen Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez and Byron Sigcho-Lopez used a parliamentary maneuver to postpone the vote until the next meeting before month's end, amid discussions on a 2026 budget plan. The License and Consumer Protection Committee advanced the ordi

OG article  by Louisa Moller December 11, 2025 Massachusetts regulators on the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) expect to pass regulations for social consumption of cannabis on Thursday, allowing businesses to permit on-site use of cannabis products at dispensaries, lounges, or yoga studios. CCC Chair Shannon O'Brien expressed pleasure in finalizing the regulations as promised. Municipalities will decide whether to permit such sites, ensuring they align with local culture an

OG article by Kyle Jaeger December 11, 2025 Democratic senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act, aiming to create a federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD, rather than imposing bans. This bill responds to recent upheaval caused by a spending bill signed by President Trump that recriminalizes consumable cannabinoids, effective next November. Key provisions include THC limits of up to 5