Category: Miscellaneous

November Marijuana Sales Reach $1.92 Billion Across Legal States

Legal marijuana states generated a combined $1.92 billion in sales in November, resulting in over $260 million in tax revenue. According to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, the $1.92 billion is a modest increase from the $1.87 billion sold in October and the $1.88 billion sold in September, but remains slightly less than the …

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MindMed Launches Phase 3 Trials for LSD-Based Treatment to Tackle Anxiety Disorders, Announces First Patient Dosed

Mind Medicine Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 3 Voyage study of MM120 ODT, a pharmaceutically optimized form of lysergide D-tartrate (LSD) for the treatment of GAD. Voyage is the first of two Phase 3 …

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Report: Massachusetts Surges to Third in U.S. Pre-Roll Sales, Tops $317 Million in a Year and $1.2 Billion Since Market Launch

Massachusetts now ranks third nationwide for pre-roll revenue, trailing only California and Michigan, according to data from Headset.  Massachusetts prerolls sales reached $317 million in revenue from December 2023 to November 2024. This achievement is notable given Massachusetts’ modest population size, ranking 16th in the United States. Since the state launched its recreational marijuana market …

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Strong Majority of Tennessee Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Including Republicans, Finds New Poll

The latest Vanderbilt University poll reveals a clear majority of Tennesseans now back the legalization of recreational marijuana, highlighting a growing disconnect between public opinion and state lawmakers. Conducted between November 18 and December 4, the survey found that 63% of registered voters support full legalization, including 53% of Republicans and 78% of Democrats. This …

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How Marijuana Rescheduling Could Impact Washington, D.C.

By Ty Buffington, NORM Legal Intern Following the Biden Administration’s initiation in 2022 of a marijuana rescheduling effort, the DEA commenced a formal rule-making process in 2024, beginning with a notice and public comment period. After the submission of over 40,000 public comments on the issue of whether to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule …

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Illinois’ Most Popular Marijuana Strains as of December 2024

As Illinois’ recreational marijuana market continues to thrive, certain strains have emerged as clear favorites among consumers. Below is a list of the ten most popular marijuana strains in Illinois as of December 2024, using data compiled by our readers, Leafly and the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office. Although the list is similar to the …

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The Six Federal Marijuana Bills Most Likely to Pass With a Republican Congress and Trump as President

As the United States prepares for a Republican-controlled Congress and the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January 2025, we take a look at federal marijuana bills that may stand a chance of being enacted into law. Despite the GOP’s historical reservations about cannabis reform, several bipartisan bills have garnered support and stand a decent …

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The Top Marijuana Strains in the United States as of December 2024

With an ever-growing number of marijuana strains available, these ten have captured the attention of consumers across the U.S., dominating menus and online discussions. This list, crafted from data provided by various state regulatory agencies and Leafly, features strains celebrated for their flavor, effects, and versatility.

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Trump’s Second Term: What It Could Mean for Marijuana Law Reform

The 2024 election resulted in a decisive victory for former President Donald Trump, who has a mixed but clearly evolving history when it comes to marijuana law reform. Here’s what we can expect out of the next four years. During Trump’s previous term, while he did not support legalizing medical or recreational marijuana or back …

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Medical Marijuana Legalized in 39 States: A State-By-State Breakdown

39 states—78% of the entire country—have legalized medical marijuana. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana, paving the way for nationwide reform. In the 28 years since, 38 additional states have enacted similar programs, with several others also allowing low-THC marijuana oil for limited use. Nebraska was the most recent, with …

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