Ontario marijuana sales reached a new milestone in August, bringing in $201.37 million, according to data from research firm Headset. It marks the highest monthly total ever for the province, and just the second time sales have surpassed $200 million.
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
President Trump Promised Multiple People This Week That He Will Reschedule Cannabis
A longtime senior advisor to President Trump told The Marijuana Herald today that the president informed “multiple people” this week that he is going to reschedule cannabis. The advisor told us “An announcement is coming, I have no doubt, but patience is key.” They said that although they initially expected an announcement to come this …
VA Cooperative Studies Program Seeks DEA Approval to Import Marijuana Extracts and THC for Research
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Cooperative Studies Program has applied to become a federally registered importer of marijuana extract and tetrahydrocannabinol. The notice is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on September 8.
Massachusetts Secretary of State Approves Initiatives to Repeal Cannabis Legalization
Two proposed ballot measures that would dismantle Massachusetts’ legal marijuana market have been approved for signature gathering by Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s office. The initiatives wouldrepeal key provisions of the state’s 2016 voter-approved legalization law. Both measures would shut down retail marijuana sales and eliminate home cultivation while keeping the state’s medical marijuana …
Thailand’s “Cannabis King” Who Spearheaded Decriminalization Poised to Become Prime Minister
Lawmakers in Thailand are preparing to vote on elevating Anutin Charnvirakul, the politician who spearheaded the country’s marijuana decriminalization, to prime minister. Known by many as “cannabis king,” Anutin is expected to secure enough support to form a government, making him Thailand’s third leader in less than a year.
Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Expected to Open Before Year’s End
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says he expects medical marijuana dispensaries to be up and running before the close of 2025, though he acknowledged the process has taken longer than some anticipated. Speaking at his weekly Team Kentucky briefing, Beshear noted that most dispensaries now have confirmed locations and are preparing for final inspections. However, those …
Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide Garners Additional Sponsors, Bringing Total to 47
Legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would end federal cannabis prohibition has picked up three new cosponsors, raising the total number to 47. The latest lawmakers to add their support are Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA). Their decision to join comes less than a week after the …
California Senate Approves Bill to Reverse Marijuana Tax Hike
The California Senate has approved legislation that would reverse a marijuana tax increase that took effect on July 1. Assembly Bill 564, sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D), was approved through its second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, with a third and final reading expected soon. The measure would suspend an automatic hike in …
Texas Legislation to Ban Hemp THC Dies in the House After Lawmakers Fail to Reach Agreement
Legislation to outlaw hemp-derived THC in Texas is officially dead after House lawmakers failed to reach an agreement before the close of the special session. The proposal, championed by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, sought to prohibit hemp-derived cannabinoids such as THC and CBN while placing heavy restrictions on CBD and CBG. It would have established …
Canada’s Cannabis Industry Added $16 Billion to GDP in 2024, Supported Over 227,000 Jobs
Canada’s legal marijuana sector contributed $16 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, while sustaining more than 227,000 jobs nationwide, according to a new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The report, titled High Impact, Green Growth: The Economic Footprint of Canada’s Cannabis Industry, was conducted by the Canadian Chamber of …
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