Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market brought in $9,300,768 in sales in March, a new monthly record, according to a report released today from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. That’s an increase from the $8,521,316 sold in February, and a jump of roughly 57.3% from the $5,913,109 recorded in March 2025. The new report also …
California Bill to Allow Drive-Thru Marijuana Sales Approved by Committee in 17 to 2 Vote
California’s Assembly Business and Professions Committee has given approval to legislation that would allow licensed marijuana stores serve customers through drive-thru windows. Assembly Bill 2697, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), was approved by the committee in a 17 to 2 vote. The proposal would allow licensed cannabis retailers and storefront microbusinesses to sell marijuana …
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Marijuana Sales Rewrite, Sending Bill Back With 30-Day Decision Window
Virginia lawmakers have formally rejected Governor Spanberger’s proposed rewrite of legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, sending the measure back to her desk and giving her 30 days to veto it or allow it to become law. The move comes after Spanberger submitted a full substitute for House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, rather …
Study Finds CBD and Hemp Seed Oil Improve Jaw Function Over Time in Patients With Myofascial Pain Disorder
Jaw function improved over time in patients with myofascial pain disorder (MPD) who received either cannabidiol (CBD) or hemp seed oil, according to a new clinical trial published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids. The study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medicine, used a randomized, double-blind, …
Study: CBD Blocks HIV Infection Pathways in Immune Cells, Shows Potential as Preventative Therapy
New research published this month in Mucosal Immunology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may interfere with multiple early-stage processes involved in HIV transmission, including direct infection of key immune cells and viral transfer within mucosal tissue. The study, conducted by researchers from Université Paris Cité, focused on how HIV-1 spreads through mucosal surfaces, where the virus …
Poll: 59% of Americans Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, 84% Back Medical Cannabis
A new national poll shows a clear majority of Americans continue to support legalizing marijuana, with particularly strong backing for medical use and more mixed views on recreational access. According to the survey of 1,105 U.S. adults conducted April 14 to 16, 59% of respondents said they support making marijuana legal nationwide, including 32% who …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $331 Million in 2026, All-Time Purchases Pass $3.7 Billion Across 40.8 Million Transactions
Ohio’s marijuana market continues to grow at a steady pace, with state figures showing $331,833,272 in combined sales in 2026, as of April 11. That includes $49,339,466 in medical marijuana sales and $282,493,806 in non-medical sales so far this year, according to a new report by the Division of Cannabis Control. All-time marijuana sales have …
Federal Report: U.S. Hemp Industry Reaches $739 Million in 2025, Up 64% From 2024
A new federal report (PDF) shows the U.S. hemp industry posted a major rebound in 2025, with total production value climbing to $739 million, an increase of 64% from the previous year. The data, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, highlights strong growth in both outdoor cultivation and controlled indoor …
Hemp Compounds Show Promise for Managing Blood Sugar Through Gut-Based Mechanisms
Researchers from Konyang University and the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine report that several compounds derived from hemp seeds may help regulate blood sugar by targeting how glucose is processed in the gut, according to a study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. The study focused on three naturally occurring compounds—Cannabisin A, Cannabisin B, and Cannabisin …
Study: CBD May Increase THC Levels in Blood When Cannabis Is Vaporized, Research Finds
A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may increase the amount of THC circulating in the bloodstream when the two are inhaled together, potentially altering how cannabis affects users. The study was conducted by researchers from King’s College London and University College London, and examined how CBD influences the pharmacokinetics …
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