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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.

Nearly 1-Year Open, Great Smoky Cannabis Company in North Carolina Shows the Potential of Tribal-Run Cannabis Stores

The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina is approaching its one-year anniversary of opening sales to all adults 21 and older, including nontribal …

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Plaintiffs Seek 60-Day Extension in U.S. Supreme Court Marijuana Prohibition Challenge

Applicants in a closely watched marijuana case have filed for a 60-day extension to submit their petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. …

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Study Finds Hemp Roots Yield Novel Compounds With Cancer-Fighting Potential

A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research has revealed that hemp roots contain compounds with strong anti-cancer activity, expanding the plant’s potential …

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Texas Moves to Expand Compassionate Use Program, Add Medical Conditions and Inhalation Devices

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is moving forward with new rules that would expand the state’s Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), following direction …

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Hawaii Department of Health Report Outlines Patient Trends in New Medical Cannabis Report

The Hawaii Department of Health has released its Medical Cannabis Registry Program report for July, offering a detailed look at patient demographics, conditions, and participation …

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Study: Cannabidiol Boosts Antibiotic Effectiveness Against Extensively Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

A study published today in the journal MC Complementary Medicine and Therapies by researchers at the University of Phayao has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may …

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Marijuana Reform Moves Closer to November 2026 Ballot in Florida, Oklahoma and Oregon

Advocates in several states are pushing marijuana reform measures toward the November 2026 ballot, with new developments in Florida, Oklahoma and Oregon placing each campaign …

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Study Finds Limited Evidence of Sex Differences in Short-Term Cognitive Effects of Cannabis

A new systematic review published by the journal Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology has found limited evidence that sex significantly influences the short-term cognitive effects of cannabis, …

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New York Cannabis Stores Sue State Over School Proximity Rule Change

A coalition of marijuana dispensaries in New York has filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that regulators’ recent interpretation of a school distance rule …

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Texas Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Ban All Hemp Compounds Other than CBD and CBG

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has unanimously approved Senate Bill 6 the same day it was introduced, advancing the measure to the full Senate …

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