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, …
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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 …
DEA Moves to Allow VA Research Program to Import Marijuana Extract and THC for Clinical Trials
A new federal filing shows the Drug Enforcement Administration is considering an application that would allow a Department of Veterans Affairs research program to import marijuana-derived substances for clinical studies. According to a notice published today in the Federal Register, the VA Cooperative Studies Program has applied to become a registered importer of certain Schedule …
Minnesota Survey Finds Youth Marijuana Use Fell Again in 2025
Youth marijuana use in Minnesota continued its long-term decline in 2025, according to new state survey data showing that 96% of students said they had not used marijuana in the past month. The findings come from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, the first conducted since the state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023. The survey found …
Connecticut House Approves Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Rewriting Hemp and Beverage Rules
Connecticut’s House has given final approval to HB 5350, a wide-ranging cannabis measure that overhauls parts of the state’s marijuana program, updates hemp regulations, and significantly reshapes rules for infused beverages. The bill passed the full chamber on April 20 following adoption of two amendments, marking one of the most comprehensive cannabis policy updates considered …
Safe Harbor Launches 401(k) Plan Designed Specifically for Marijuana Industry Workers
Safe Harbor Financial Services has announced the launch of a new 401(k) retirement plan tailored specifically for state-legal marijuana businesses, addressing a long-standing gap that has left many workers in the industry without stable retirement options. The plan, introduced by SHF Holdings, Inc., is structured as a pooled employer 401(k), allowing multiple marijuana-related businesses to …
Ghana Opens Cannabis Licenses to Citizens Abroad as Hemp Industry Begins Accepting Applications
Ghana has officially opened applications for its new cannabis licensing system, and officials are making it clear they want citizens living abroad to take part. The country’s medicinal and industrial hemp program is now active, with regulators now officially accepting applications. Unlike many emerging markets, Ghana’s framework restricts licenses to citizens and permanent residents, giving …
Illinois Awards $31.8 Million in Forgivable Loans to 95 Social Equity Marijuana Businesses
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced today that 95 licensed social equity marijuana businesses will receive a combined $31.8 million through the third round of the state’s Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program. According to the announcement, the funding is being distributed as direct forgivable loans to businesses across …
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