A new report from the Congressional Research Service says the Department of Justice’s recent order rescheduling certain medical marijuana products to Schedule III could have major implications for state-licensed medical marijuana businesses, patients, researchers and federal tax policy. The report analyzes DOJ’s April 23 final order, which moved marijuana and marijuana-derived products to Schedule III …
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The 20 Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the United States as of May 2026
Using data from the strain review site Leafly, the research firm Headset, state regulatory commissions and recent market-tracking reports, the following list highlights 20 of the most popular cannabis strains in the United States as of May 2026. Blue Dream Blue Dream remains one of the most widely recognized and commercially resilient strains in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
