Vermont’s legal cannabis industry brought in $46.2 million in taxable sales from January through April 2025, according to newly released data from the state’s Department of Taxes. The total represents a 5% increase over the same four-month period in 2024, when sales totaled approximately $43.9 million. April 2025 alone saw $11.78 million in taxable cannabis …
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Wants To Legalize Marijuana, Says Lieutenant Governor
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says Governor Greg Abbott is in favor of legalizing marijuana, following the governor’s veto of a bill that would have banned hemp-derived THC. Patrick made the comments during a Monday interview with San Antonio’s News Radio 1200 WOAI, where he blasted Abbott’s surprise veto of a bill that would have …
New Poll Finds Majority of Utah Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows a growing shift in public opinion around marijuana policy in Utah, with a majority of registered voters now expressing support for legalizing recreational cannabis. The survey, conducted last month among 805 registered voters, found that 53% support some form of legalization for adult use—a notable increase …
70% of U.S. Voters Support Federal Cannabis Reform, New National Survey Finds
A strong majority of U.S. voters support ending federal cannabis prohibition and allowing states to set their own laws, according to a new nationwide poll conducted by Forbes Tate Partners on behalf of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR). The survey of 2,051 registered voters aged 21 and older found that 70% …
Compass Pathways’ Psilocybin Drug Hits Primary Goal in Landmark Phase 3 Depression Trial
Compass Pathways says a single dose of its synthetic psilocybin significantly reduced depression symptoms in patients who haven’t responded to standard treatments, marking a key milestone in what could become the first FDA-approved psychedelic therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The company announced that its lead candidate, COMP360, met the primary endpoint in its Phase 3 COMP005 …
Jones Soda Sells Mary Jones Cannabis Beverage Line for $3 Million to Privately Held Company
Jones Soda Co., a craft beverage company known for its premium sodas and unique consumer engagement, today announced that it has sold its cannabis beverage business, including all related cannabis-specific assets under the Mary Jones™ brand, to MJ Reg Disrupters LLC (“MJ Reg”), a privately held company. The transaction is part of Jones’ previously announced …
Texas Hemp Business Council Praises Governor’s Decision to Veto Hemp THC Ban
The Texas Hemp Business Council, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the hemp-based cannabinoid industry in Texas, sent out a press release this morning praising Governor Abbott’s decision to veto Senate Bill 3. “Governor Greg Abbott’s veto of SB 3 reinforces Texas’ reputation as a leader in business innovation and practical policymaking”, said the Council. …
Texas Bill to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Vetoed by Governor Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed legislation that would have outlawed most hemp-derived THC products, including popular items like delta-8 and THCA, which are widely sold in smoke shops, wellness stores, and online. The proposal, Senate Bill 3, would have prohibited the sale of hemp-based THC products intended for ingestion, inhalation, or topical use, effectively …
The 50 Most Impactful Cannabis Studies Published in the First Half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, researchers around the world have published a wave of peer-reviewed studies examining the effects of cannabis and its various compounds on dozens of health conditions. Scientists have looked at CBD, THC, CBG, THCV, and other cannabis components in studies related to cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, gut health, and …
Anchorage Cannabis Sales Top $25 Million in First Three Months of 2025
According to data released by city officials, Anchorage’s legal cannabis market generated over $25 million in sales between January 1 and March 31 of this year. The data from the Anchorage Finance Department’s Treasury Division shows that in the first three months of 2025, licensed outlets sold $25,655,639 worth of cannabis and cannabis products, resulting …
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