The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to create a state-run marijuana reference lab and expand regulatory testing authority, passing Senate Bill 704 by a vote of 34 to 1. Introduced by State Senator Samir Singh (D), the measure would give the Cannabis Regulatory Agency clearer authority to conduct its own testing and research, while also …
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U.S. Army to End Waiver Requirement for Single Marijuana Possession Conviction, Effective 4/20
The U.S. Army is set to increase the maximum enlistment age for certain applicants from 34 to 42 while also removing the waiver requirement for a single conviction for possession of marijuana, according to a newly issued summary of changes to its enlistment regulations.
Whitney Economics Forecasts U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales to Rebound in 2026 After Slight Decline in 2025, Grow 43% by 2030
U.S. legal marijuana sales are projected to resume growth in 2026 after what Whitney Economics says was the first annual revenue decline in the history of the regulated market.
Costa Rica Completes First Medical Marijuana Export to European Union
Costa Rica has completed its first export of pharmaceutical-grade medical marijuana to the European Union. According to a an announcement made today by Hybrida Farms, the shipment left Costa Rica on March 13. The company says the export was carried out in compliance with Costa Rica’s marijuana law, its implementing regulations, international treaty requirements and …
Alabama Audit Finds Medical Cannabis Commission Violated Open Meetings Law, Overpaid Legal Vendor by $204,000
A new report found the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission committed multiple legal and procedural violations between May 17, 2021 and September 30, 2025, including failures tied to open meetings, administrative rulemaking and contract oversight. The report was filed March 20, 2026 by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. Among the most notable findings …
Survey: Vast Majority of Veterinarians in Portugal Report Using CBD for Pets, High Satisfaction Across Multiple Conditions
A survey published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition by researchers from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro finds that CBD is widely used among small animal veterinarians in Portugal, particularly for dogs and cats, with many reporting positive outcomes across a range of conditions.
Study: Novel Starch-Based Delivery System Dramatically Boosts CBD Absorption, Shows Anti-Cancer Effects in Lung Cells
New research published in the Journal of Future Foods finds that a starch-based delivery system may significantly improve how cannabidiol (CBD) is absorbed by the body, while also demonstrating notable anti-cancer activity in lung cancer cells.
National Institute on Aging Study Finds Cannabinoid Drug Improved Insulin Sensitivity in Men
A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism by researchers from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health found that the cannabinoid-related drug nabilone increased insulin sensitivity in a small group of healthy men, while a higher dose of a CB1 receptor blocker had the opposite effect.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Skeptical of Ballot Push to End Recreational Marijuana Sales
A proposed ballot measure to end legal recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts drew skepticism Monday from lawmakers and sharp criticism from industry reps, as opponents warned it would gut a regulated market without stopping demand.
Illinois Marijuana Sales Reach $242 Million in 2026, Prices Down Over 30% From Early 2025
Illinois recorded $242 million in legal marijuana sales through the first two months of 2026, with prices down over 30% from a year ago.
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