The worldwide market for cannabidiol (CBD) products is on track for major expansion, according to a new report. Valued at $8.97 billion in 2024, the market is expected to climb to nearly $39 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual rate of 15.8%. CBD’s role in health and wellness is driving the surge, with …
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Clayton County, Georgia Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Lawmakers in Clayton County, Georgia, home to nearly 300,000 people, has passed an ordinance decriminalizing cannabis possession. Commissioners have approved an ordinance that lowers the punishment for being caught with less than one ounce to a civil fine of up to $150, replacing criminal charges with citations.
New York’s Legal Marijuana Sales Top $2 Billion, Including Over $1 Billion in 2025, as State Approves 46 More Licenses
New York’s regulated marijuana market has surpassed $2.09 billion in total retail sales, with $1.06 billion generated so far in 2025, according to updates delivered at today’s meeting of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) in Albany. Regulators also approved 46 additional adult-use licenses, bringing the statewide total to 1,904. Of all licenses issued to date, …
North Carolina Supreme Court to Rule if Hemp Legalization Means Marijuana Odor Isn’t Probable Cause
The North Carolina Supreme Court will soon weigh in on whether the smell of marijuana is enough for police to establish probable cause to search an individual or their vehicle, a ruling that could reshape law enforcement practices across the state. At the center of the debate are three cases—State v. Schiene, State v. Dobson, …
Missouri Cannabis Sales Surpass $1 Billion for 2025 With $130.5 Million in August
Missouri marijuana retailers brought in $130.5 million in sales during August, bringing 2025’s total to above $1 billion, according to new data released today by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Adult-use sales made up the bulk of the total in August, with $115.73 million spent on recreational marijuana and another $14.77 million on …
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $48.6 Million in August, Pushing Year-to-Date Total to Nearly $400 Million
New Mexico’s marijuana industry generated $48.6 million in sales during August, adding to what has already been a strong year for the market. With this latest figure, sales for 2025 have climbed to $383.7 million, according to the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department.
Study: CBD Reduces Seizures in 68% of Patients, With Genetic Variants Influencing Response
A new study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology found that CBD reduced seizure frequency in 68% of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, with genetic differences possibly explaining why some do not respond. Researchers in Mexico analyzed 47 pediatric and adult patients who had incorporated CBD into their treatment plans for at least six months. All patients …
Study: Encapsulated Cannabis Extracts Show Potent Antimicrobial Effects in Dermatology
A study published in Frontiers in Medicine has found that encapsulating cannabis extracts in chitosan nanoparticles may make them a promising option for treating skin infections and supporting wound healing. Researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences, Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, and Charles University examined extracts from three cannabis strains: Chocolope (THCA-A …
World’s Largest Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina has now been open for more than a year, marking a milestone that some believed wouldn’t arrive without legal or political disruption. “From day one to year one—none of this would be possible without YOU”, said the company in a social media post. “Here’s to making …
August Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $24 Million in Maine, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Around $165 Million
Maine’s legal marijuana industry reported $23,911,339 in sales during August, the second highest monthly total ever for the state, topped only by the $23,951,539 sold in August 2024. The total came from 465,498 transactions, keeping 2025 on pace to set another yearly record, according to new figures from the Office of Cannabis Policy. Sales were …
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