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Study: Labels Often Inflate THC Potency of Cannabis Products

"Across product types, there were differences between labeled and lab-tested THC concentrations, with a pattern that packages reported higher THC levels than were found in products," investigators concluded.The post Study: Labels Often Inflate THC Potency of Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Massachusetts: Governor Signs Legislation Into Law Doubling Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits

"We are doing everything we can to make sure this industry is set up for success and that we remain competitive in this fast-growing market," the Governor said.The post Massachusetts: Governor Signs Legislation Into Law Doubling Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Likelihood of Metabolic Disorders, Including Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity

Those with a history of cannabis use were approximately 20 percent less likely than non-users to suffer from type 2 diabetes and they were more than 40 percent less likely to be obese.The post Analysis: Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Likelihood of Metabolic Disorders, Including Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Virginia: Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Amendments to Marijuana Sales Bill

"Passage of these amendments will result in a return to racially discriminatory marijuana arrests across Virginia, while also compromising public safety by continuing to drive consumers to the unregulated market for at least another year."The post Virginia: Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Amendments to Marijuana Sales Bill appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Maryland: Legislation Sent to Governor Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis

NORML worked closely with various firefighters' unions in support of the legislation.The post Maryland: Legislation Sent to Governor Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

West Virginia: State Will Finally Allocate Marijuana Revenue Despite Governor’s Veto

State officials have accumulated some $40 million in unspent cannabis-related revenue since 2021.The post West Virginia: State Will Finally Allocate Marijuana Revenue Despite Governor’s Veto appeared first on NORML. Go to the article