OG Article By: Cannabis Business Times Author ( Tony Lange ) Date: October 15, 2025 California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on October 11, 2025, that would have allowed licensed microbusinesses to ship medical cannabis directly to patients using common couriers. The legislation aimed to improve access for patients unable to travel or facing limited local stock, particularly those with conditions like epilepsy or cancer. Newsom cited administrative burdens and high imp

OG Article By: Marijuana Moment Author ( Kyle Jaeger ) Date: October 15, 2025 Rachel Yehuda, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) official, emphasized the need for the federal government to prepare for psychedelic-assisted therapies, such as psilocybin and MDMA, for veterans. Speaking on CBS Mornings, Yehuda highlighted their potential to address mental health issues like PTSD by accessing core emotional and traumatic issues, unlike traditional treatments that manage

OG Article By: Marijuana Moment Author ( Kyle Jaeger ) Date: October 15, 2025 Joe Rogan refuted former Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim that he lied about her refusal to discuss marijuana legalization on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Harris, in her book 107 Days , said her team suggested discussing cannabis, but Rogan’s team focused on other topics. Rogan denied this, claiming Harris’s team restricted topics due to her prosecutorial record, which included 1,9

Source: Cannabis Business Times Author ( Tony Lange ) Date: October 15, 2025 A Franklin County Court of Common Pleas judge issued a two-week temporary restraining order (TRO) on October 14, 2025, blocking Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s executive order to ban intoxicating hemp product sales. The TRO, granted to plaintiffs Titan Logistics Group, Fumee Smoke & Vape, and Invicta Nutraceuticals, delays the ban pending a preliminary injunction hearing on October 28. Judge Carl A. Ave

OG Article By: The Marijuana Herald   Author: ( Anthony Martinelli ) Date: October 15, 2025 An Arizona judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mason Cave, owner of Arizona Wellness Center Springerville, against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and other state officials. Cave claimed the state improperly awarded a marijuana dispensary license to Sherri Dunn, LLC, outside legal deadlines, violating the state’s Gift Clause and prior court orders. Maricopa County Sup

OG Aritcle By David Ovalle October 14, 2025 Study ties traits to schizophrenia, bipolar, obesity. Aims for treatments. Genes for impulsivity, obesity, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder link to cannabis use. UC San Diego researchers released findings Monday. Published in Molecular Psychiatry. They studied casual and frequent users. Goal: Find meds and therapies for problematic use. Adds to genetics research on cannabis. Balances benefits and risks of popularity. Lead author

OG Article By Chris Roberts October 14, 2025 State focuses on equity and health. Dr. June Chin leads efforts to protect patients and promote research. New York’s $2 billion cannabis market prioritizes equity. This gives justice-impacted people and nonprofits first retail chances. Challenges persist, but commitment holds. The market also emphasizes health. The Office of Cannabis Management has a chief health officer. Dr. June Chin, an osteopathic physician, took the role in J

OG Article By Kyle Jaeger October 14, 2025 Governor admits majority voter support for cannabis initiative he helped defeat, calling it “morally right” to block “dangerous stuff.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) acknowledged at a Pennsylvania Family Institute event that a 2024 marijuana legalization ballot measure was “somewhat popular,” with more voters agreeing with it than his prohibitionist stance. Despite majority support, Amendment 3 failed to reach the 60% threshold for

OG Article By Mike Mosedale October 14, 2025 Todd Thompson, a White Earth Band member, asserts treaty rights to sell marijuana, facing felony charges after a 2023 raid. By Mike Mosedale - October 14, 2025 MAHNOMEN — On August 2, 2023, the day after Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana, authorities raided Todd Thompson’s Asema Tobacco & Pipe Shop, seizing 7.5 pounds of marijuana, wax, and cash. Thompson, 56, was charged with felony possession eight months later. Thompso

OG Article By Nayion Perkins October 14 2025 D.C.’s cannabis market is booming, but new regulations and limited supply raise questions about sustainability. Rapid Expansion Growth : Over 50 new dispensaries opened across D.C.’s eight wards in the past year. History : Two types of shops existed: medical dispensaries (requiring prescriptions) and gifting shops (operating under Initiative 71). Initiative 71 : Passed in 2014, allowed gifting but not selling cannabis. Gifting sho

OG Article By Susanne Clara Bard October 14 2025 New genetic study reveals connections between cannabis use and health outcomes, offering insights for prevention and treatment of cannabis use disorder. Key Findings Study Overview : University of California San Diego and 23andMe researchers identified genetic links to cannabis use. Publication : Molecular Psychiatry, October 13, 2025. Goal : Understand genetic factors in cannabis use to inform prevention and treatment

OG Article By Margaret Jackson , October 13 2025 Debt Slashed, Ownership Shifts Ayr Wellness, a multistate cannabis operator, is restructuring.It will cut debt by over 50%.Senior note holders, led by Millstreet Capital Management, will take ownership.They hold $387 million in credit to buy Ayr’s assets. New Investment Debt holders will inject $50 million.The funds will boost growth in markets like Virginia.Plans include new retail, cultivation, and manufacturing facilities.