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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.

U.S. Congress: GOP Representative Brian Mast Signs on as Sponsor of Bipartisan Legislation to Reschedule Cannabis

Congressmember Brian Mast (R-FL) has joined the Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2025 as its newest cosponsor, becoming the fourth lawmaker to sign onto the proposal. …

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Florida: Judge Sides With State in Tossing 200,000 Marijuana Petitions, But Smart & Safe Florida Plans to Appeal

A Leon County circuit judge has backed Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration in a ruling that throws out more than 200,000 signatures gathered for a 2026 …

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Clinical Trial: CBD Shown to Reduce Behavioral Symptoms in Older Adults With Vascular Dementia

A new clinical trial from researchers at the University of São Paulo finds that cannabidiol may offer measurable relief for behavioral and psychological symptoms in …

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Study: CBD Found to Reduce Emotional, Molecular, and Alcohol-Seeking Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

A newly published study in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may counter several long-term emotional, neurological, and gut microbiota disturbances caused by fetal …

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CBD Shown to Prevent Key Scarring Processes on the Eye’s Surface, Study Finds

Cannabidiol may help prevent scarring on the eye’s surface, according to a new lab study published in Scientific Reports by researchers at the Medical University …

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Study Finds Google Maps to Be the Most Accurate Tool for Identifying U.S. Marijuana Dispensaries

A new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence by researchers from Yale University reports that Google Maps is currently the most reliable way to …

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Canada’s Legal Marijuana Sales Rise to CA$474.9 Million in September, Up 6.5% From Last Year, Bringing Year-to-Date Above $4 Billion

Canada’s legal marijuana industry posted a strong performance in September, reaching CA$474.9 million in nationwide sales, according to newly released figures from Statistics Canada. The …

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Those With Schizophrenia Who Use Cannabis Have Significantly Lower Rates of Metabolic Syndrome, Study Finds

A study published in Schizophrenia Research by researchers from the University of Adelaide finds that people with schizophrenia who use cannabis show lower rates of …

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Koch-Backed Americans for Prosperity Foundation Urges Supreme Court to Strike Down Federal Marijuana Prohibition

Americans for Prosperity Foundation, founded by Charles Koch, is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of federal marijuana prohibition, arguing Washington …

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Study Finds CBD Shields Primary Neurons From Rotenone-Induced Toxicity Through TRPV1 Pathways

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology report that CBD delivered clear neuroprotective effects in a model of rotenone-induced toxicity, offering new …

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