Legislation filed today in the Virginia House of Delegates by Delegate Paul Krizek (D) would create a comprehensive framework for legal adult-use marijuana sales, in addition to increasing the legal possession limit from one ounce to 2.5 ounces. Committee referral for the measure is pending.
Continue reading
Jan 13 2026
Virginia Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Licensed Recreational Cannabis Sales, Increase Possession Limit
Jan 13 2026
New Jersey Bill Would Create State-Funded Subsidy to Cut Medical Marijuana Costs for Medicaid Patients
A new bill filed today in the New Jersey Senate would establish a state-run subsidy program designed to lower the cost of medical marijuana for low-income patients enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare.
Continue reading
Jan 13 2026
Survey Finds 59% of Indiana Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, 84% Support Medical
Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in Indiana, according to new findings from the 2025 Hoosier Survey conducted by the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University.
Continue reading
Jan 13 2026
Washington Bill Would Replace 37% Marijuana Excise Tax With Weight- and Potency-Based Rates
A new bill filed today by State Representative Kristine Reeves (D) would overhaul how marijuana is taxed in Washington, eliminating the state’s current retail excise tax and replacing it with a system based on product weight and THC content.
Continue reading
Jan 13 2026
Legal Cannabis Sales in U.S. Pass $2.3 Billion in December, $27 Billion in 2025
According to an analysis of state sales data conducted by The Marijuana Herald, legal marijuana sales across the United States passed $2.3 Billion in December, bringing 2025’s total to $27 billion.
Continue reading
Jan 13 2026
Gelteq Reports Preclinical Results Showing Oral Gel Boosts CBD Absorption
Gelteq Limited says a recent preclinical study found its proprietary oral gel delivery platform significantly increased the absorption and bioavailability of cannabidiol compared to an existing FDA-approved oil-based product, even when using a much lower CBD concentration.
Continue reading
Jan 13 2026
Glass House and University of California Berkeley Secure $1.8 Million State Grant to Study Marijuana Crop Yields
Glass House Brands and the University of California, Berkeley have received a $1.8 million state-funded research award aimed at improving understanding of marijuana crop yields.
Continue reading
Jan 13 2026
Smart & Safe Florida Raises More Than $52 Million to Support 2026 Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Smart & Safe Florida has raised more than $52 million for its 2026 cannabis legalization initiative, according to campaign finance records filed with the Florida Division of Elections.
Continue reading
Jan 12 2026
Study: CBD Shown to Reduce Seizures Across Wide Range of Treatment-Resistant Epilepsies
The results of a new study finds that “CBD may reduce seizure frequency in patients with a range of DEEs (epileptic encephalopathies) and complex treatment-resistant epilepsies (TREs).” The study was published by the journal Epilepsy Research, with researchers from Federico II University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Continue reading
Jan 12 2026
Public Marijuana Possession and Consumption Would be Downgraded to Civil Violation Under New Delaware Bill
A bill filed recently in the Delaware House of Representatives would reduce the penalty for using or possessing small amounts of marijuana in public, shifting the offense from a criminal misdemeanor to a civil violation.
Continue reading













