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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.

Over 30 Organizations, Including SEIU, Endorse Descheduling Cannabis Nationwide

A legislative effort to deschedule cannabis, effectively ending cannabis prohibition nationwide, has drawn support from a wide-ranging coalition of advocacy, labor, civil rights, and policy …

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Cornbread Hemp Becomes First THC Beverage Sponsor in Division I College Sports

Louisville-based Cornbread Hemp has struck a sponsorship agreement with the University of Louisville, marking the first time a Division I athletics program has partnered with …

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Study: Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality, Especially for Those With Insomnia or Poor Sleep, While CBD Alone Shows No Effect

A new meta-analysis published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews has found that cannabinoids improve sleep quality, but the benefits are largely tied to mixed …

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Nebraska Initiative Filed to Establish Constitutional Right to Recreational Marijuana Use

An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Nebraska has taken shape with the filing of a constitutional amendment that would establish a right for those …

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Study: Cannabinoid Medicines Positively Alter Key Inflammatory Markers in People With HIV

A pilot clinical trial conducted by researchers in Canada has provided evidence that cannabinoid-based medicines may positively influence inflammation-related processes in people with HIV. The …

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Maryland Marijuana Sales Reach $100 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $678 Million

Legal marijuana sales in Maryland reached $100,012,129 in July, according to new data released by the Cannabis Administration. That figure includes $79 million in adult-use …

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U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition Filed in House

Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY), along with Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Dina Titus (NV) and Ilhan Omar (MN), and Nydia Velázquez (NY) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity …

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Government-Funded Study Finds Heavy Drinking Increases Risk of Unintended Pregnancy, Heavy Cannabis Use Does Not

A new study of more than 2,000 non-pregnant women found that heavy alcohol consumption was clearly associated with a higher likelihood of unintended pregnancy, while cannabis …

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526 Members of Congress Decline to Join Anti-Marijuana Rescheduling Letter to AG Bondi, Just 9 Sign On, Down From 25 in 2024

Out of 535 members of Congress, only nine chose to sign a new letter from the anti-cannabis organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana and Rep. Pete …

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Delaware Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses

Governor Matt Meyer has vetoed legislation that would have limited the ability of Delaware counties to restrict marijuana businesses. Senate Bill 75, approved in the …

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