May 19 2025
After a near miss in 2024, Florida’s cannabis legalization advocates are regrouping with renewed vigor, aiming to place a revised initiative on the 2026 ballot. The campaign, spearheaded by Smart & Safe Florida, has already raised over $20 million and collected nearly a quarter of a million signatures, signaling strong momentum despite new legislative hurdles. …
May 18 2025
From classic heirlooms to modern designer hybrids, these 100 strains have dominated U.S. cannabis culture in the 2020s (January 2020 to May 2025). The strains below are ranked by a blend of popularity, sales, reviews, awards, and consumer sentiment. Each entry notes the strain’s type (indica, sativa, or hybrid) and a bit on what makes …
May 17 2025
More than 180 million people—54.7% of the U.S. population—live in states that have legalized marijuana sales for adult use, according to recent U.S. Census data. Currently, 23 states have legalized recreational marijuana sales (Virginia has legalized possession, but not sales). Of those, 21 have already launched licensed retail sales. Delaware and Minnesota are the two …
May 17 2025
In 2003, Seattle voters passed an initiative that, while modest in legal scope, would eventually become a turning point in the nationwide push to end marijuana prohibition. Initiative 75, approved by a clear majority of voters, made adult marijuana possession the city’s “lowest law enforcement priority.” At a time when marijuana arrests remained common across …
May 17 2025
A small number of countries continue to authorize the death penalty for nonviolent cannabis-related crimes. In these nations, anti-narcotics laws prescribe capital punishment for cannabis possession with intent to traffic or smuggling above certain quantities. Below is a country-by-country deep dive, distinguishing between jurisdictions that actively enforce these laws (having carried out executions or regularly …
May 16 2025
Several states and territories with medical marijuana programs offer protections or access to patients visiting from out of state. While some allow visiting patients to purchase from licensed dispensaries, others offer only legal protection for possession. Below is a breakdown of which jurisdictions provide access, protection, or both—along with any requirements, limitations, or temporary registration …
May 16 2025
The legal cannabis industry in the United States has grown from a fringe market into a major employer, supporting over 425,000 full-time jobs according to a recent report. With medical or recreational marijuana now legal in a majority of states, the sector spans everything from agriculture and retail to science and finance. Cannabis companies are …
May 15 2025
MoreBetter, a leader in Real-World-Data collection and consumer health research, is expanding an observational research study aimed at understanding the impact of THC-infused beverages on alcohol consumption, mood, and quality of life. Over 2,500 participants have either completed or are currently active in the first cohort of the three-week study, since its announcement on April …
May 14 2025
Centered beneath the surface of America’s fast-growing cannabis market is a complex web of laws, costs, and competition. For entrepreneurs looking to own a licensed cannabis business, the pathway to success often starts with understanding what makes this industry unlike any other. While opportunities abound in the 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana and …
May 14 2025
Below is a ranked list of the 15 most common conditions for which patients use medical cannabis, based on recent data from state medical cannabis registries and commissions. For each condition, we include the percentage or number of patients citing it, and notable trends compared to prior years. Chronic Pain (Non-Cancer) Chronic pain remains the …
