Category: Miscellaneous

Marijuana Policy Project Releases Pennsylvania Cannabis Voter Guide Ahead of May 19 Primary

The Marijuana Policy Project has released a Pennsylvania cannabis voter guide ahead of the state’s May 19 primary election, offering voters a district-by-district look at where legislative candidates stand on legalizing marijuana. The guide covers candidates running for the Pennsylvania House and Senate, with every House seat and half of the Senate on the ballot …

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Over 100 of the Most Notable Cannabis Studies Published So Far in 2026

Hundreds of peer-reviewed cannabis-related studies have been published already in 2026, highlighting the continued growth of scientific interest in marijuana, cannabinoids, hemp and the endocannabinoid system. The studies cover a wide range of topics, including cancer, chronic pain, inflammation, neurological disorders, addiction, HIV, metabolic health, veterinary medicine, product testing, cultivation and industrial hemp uses. Many …

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Cannabix Delivers Marijuana Breath Test to Workplace Drug Testing Clinic in Canada

Cannabix Technologies has delivered its Marijuana Breath Test products to a drug and alcohol testing clinic serving workplace clients in eastern Canada, marking another step in the company’s push to bring breath-based THC testing into workplace safety programs. The Vancouver-based company said the delivery was completed through an authorized reseller. The clinic provides drug testing …

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Green Thumb Files DEA Registration Applications Following Federal Rescheduling of Medical Marijuana

Green Thumb Industries has filed applications with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to register certain state-licensed medical marijuana operations under the new federal pathway created following the rescheduling of medical marijuana to Schedule III. The company announced the move Monday, making it one of the most notable multistate operators to publicly confirm it is pursuing …

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Global Cannabis Market Projected to Reach $148.9 Billion by 2031

The global cannabis market is projected to reach $148.9 billion by 2031, increasing nearly sixfold from $25.7 billion in 2021, according to a new report from Allied Market Research. The report estimates the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20.1% from 2022 through 2031, driven largely by expanding legalization, rising consumer …

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56-Million-Year-Old Fossil Found in Germany May Be Oldest Known Cannabis Plant

A fossil discovered in Germany may be the oldest known cannabis-related plant ever identified, potentially pushing the timeline of the genus back by about 30 million years. The fossilized leaf, dated to between 56 million and 48 million years ago, was found in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany and is now being highlighted as a …

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Kazmira Launches New Medical Cannabis Education Platform for Patients and Providers

Colorado-based Kazmira Therapeutics has launched 1Cannabis, a new online education platform built to give both patients and healthcare providers a clearer understanding of medical cannabis, with an early focus on cannabidiol (CBD). The platform includes separate programs for patients and clinicians, with Kazmira saying the goal is to close a longstanding knowledge gap around cannabinoid-based …

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Pre-Rolls Become Top-Selling Marijuana Category by Units, Overtaking Flower

Pre-rolls have officially become the top-selling marijuana product category in the United States by unit volume, according to a new 2026 market report from Custom Cones USA. The report says the category brought in $3.6 billion in sales in 2025 and sold more than 383 million units, giving pre-rolls a 15.9% share of the overall …

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Relm Launches Kidnap and Ransom Insurance for Cannabis Executives Amid Rising Security Threats

Relm Insurance today announced the launch of its Kidnap and Ransom (K&R) insurance product which is “specifically designed to protect individuals and organizations in the digital asset and cannabis sectors from a growing spectrum of physical threats, including kidnap, extortion, malicious detention, and other crisis events.” The Bermuda-based specialty insurer said the coverage is designed …

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Vireo Growth and Glass House to Merge California Retail Operations Into 23-Store Marijuana Network Through New Joint Venture

Vireo Growth and Glass House Brands announced Monday that they are forming a joint venture that would combine their California dispensary operations into a single retail platform spanning 23 locations, a move the companies say would create one of the largest marijuana retail networks in the state. Under the agreement, each company would contribute its …

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