Michigan’s legal marijuana market generated over $283 million in adult-use sales in August, according to the latest monthly report from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). The state’s regulated cannabis industry has now reached $12,345,342,177 in total sales since legalization took effect, including $2.15 billion so far in 2025.
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Study: Psilocybin Therapy Linked to 5-Year Remission in Majority of Depression Patients
A new long-term study published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies has found that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) produced lasting relief from depression in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), with many remaining in remission five years after treatment. The research followed 21 participants from an earlier clinical trial, with 18 completing the five-year follow-up. Results …
California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Move Hemp-Derived THC Such as Delta-8 and Delta-10 Into Licensed Cannabis Market
California lawmakers have sent Governor Gavin Newsom a sweeping measure that would outlaw hemp-derived products such as those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC from being sold anywhere but licensed cannabis stores. Assembly Bill 8, sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, has cleared both chambers with overwhelming support. The Senate voted 37 to 0 on …
California Legal Cannabis Sales Bring in $259.7 Million in Tax Revenue for Second Quarter 2025
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) today reported tax revenue from cannabis sales for the second quarter of 2025. As of August 18, total tax revenue from cannabis retailers’ second-quarter returns is $259.7 million. This figure includes $147.3 million in cannabis excise tax and $112.4 million in sales tax reported from cannabis …
Over 40 Organizations Urge Congress to Back Legislation to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition (Deschedule)
A coalition of more than 40 advocacy groups, professional associations, and civil rights organizations is calling on members of the U.S. House of Representatives to cosponsor the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5068). In a letter sent recently to Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the signatories stressed …
Study: Cannabis-Derived Packaging Helps Preserve Grape Quality by Slowing Anthocyanin Degradation
Researchers in Poland have developed biodegradable packaging films infused with pollen extract from Cannabis sativa L., showing they can extend the shelf life and protect the quality of grapes. The study, published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, tested polysaccharide-based films incorporating cannabis pollen extract as an alternative to conventional petroleum plastics. Thompson …
Curaleaf Opens New Dispensaries in Florida and Ohio, Expands to 157 Nationwide
Curaleaf Holdings has announced the opening of two new dispensaries, one in Apopka, Florida, and another in Girard, Ohio, further expanding its footprint to 157 locations across the United States. The Apopka store, located in Central Florida at 1809 E. Semoran Blvd., becomes the company’s 69th location in the state. It will provide medical marijuana …
Signature Gathering Now Underway for Oregon Campaign to Legalize Cannabis Cafes
An effort in Oregon to establish licensed cannabis cafes has officially entered the signature-gathering stage. The Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition is now working to qualify Initiative Petition 40 for the November 2026 ballot, a measure that would legalize “lounges” where adults 21 and older could consume marijuana products in a public setting.
Oklahoma Recreational Cannabis Campaign Now Has Over 500 Signature Locations in Over 150 Cities
Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) has reached a major milestone in its effort to put marijuana legalization on the 2026 ballot, with more than 500 locations now available where residents can sign the initiative. The updated count, compiled from ORCA’s interactive map of active sites, reflects a rapidly growing network of businesses and volunteers …
Maryland Appellate Court Rules Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC Illegal, Upholds Cannabis Licensing System
Maryland’s Appellate Court has upheld the state’s authority to enforce its cannabis licensing system, ruling that hemp businesses must obtain a license to sell intoxicating products. The court also made clear that delta-8 and delta-10 THC have never been legal under state law, rejecting industry claims that the 2018 federal Farm Bill allows it.
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