A cannabis extract increased production of a beneficial gut metabolite while reducing ammonia levels and an inflammatory marker in laboratory research involving intestinal bacteria collected …
Incoming North Carolina House Speaker Says Marijuana Decriminalization Is a Major Focus Following Democratic Victory
North Carolina’s incoming House Speaker Robert Reives says marijuana decriminalization is a major topic of discussion among Democratic lawmakers, signaling that reform could receive renewed …
New Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials Finds Topical CBD Significantly Reduces Jaw Pain and Muscle Activity
Topical cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced jaw pain and muscle activity in patients with temporomandibular disorders, according to a new meta-analysis published November 10 in the …
Portland, Oregon Mayor Proposes Eliminating Marijuana Drive-Through Restrictions, Updating Business Licensing Rules
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has introduced an ordinance that would eliminate outdated restrictions on marijuana drive-through and walk-up sales while revising licensing payment requirements for …
Texas Bill Would Ban Marijuana Drug Testing for Most State and Local Government Employees
A bill filed in Texas would prohibit most state and local government employers from requiring workers to test negative for marijuana, while establishing new employment …
Study Finds CBD Prevents Stress-Induced Fear Memory Impairments, With Potential Implications for PTSD
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can prevent stress-induced impairments in the brain’s ability to suppress learned fear, identifying several biological mechanisms that …
Connecticut Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record in October, 2026 Total Tops $245 Million
Connecticut’s recreational marijuana market set a new monthly sales record in October, with licensed retailers generating $20,482,897 in adult-use sales, according to newly updated figures …
National Congress of American Indians Calls on DOJ to Include Tribal Marijuana Programs in Federal Rescheduling
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing tribal governments, is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to …
Rhode Island’s 2026 Marijuana Sales Surpass $102 Million Through October
Rhode Island marijuana retailers generated $102,263,919 in sales during the first 10 months of 2026, including $10.56 million in October, according to newly updated figures …
Vireo Growth Reports $253.7 Million in Quarterly Revenue, Up 177%, With Annualized Revenue Surpassing $1 Billion
Vireo Growth Inc. reported $253.7 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2026, a 177% increase from the same period last year, bringing the …
Texas Democrats File Bills to Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Allow Home Cultivation and Establish Retail Sales
Texas Democrats have filed three bills to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, including two House proposals that would allow personal cultivation of …
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Leads Coalition of Governors Urging Congress to Pass SAFE Banking Act to Expand Marijuana Banking Access
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced today that he is leading a group of governors in urging Congress to advance the SAFE Banking Act, legislation designed …
