In a unanimous 110 to 0 vote today, the Florida House approved a bill that would waive medical marijuana card fees for veterans and extend the validity of all cards from one year to two. House Bill 555 would eliminate the state’s fee for issuing, renewing, or replacing medical marijuana identification cards for veterans who …
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The Five States Working to Put Cannabis Initiatives to a Public Vote in 2026
As the national conversation around cannabis reform continues to evolve, proponents in several states are working to put marijuana-related initiatives before voters in the November 2026 elections. Among these are Florida, Idaho, and Oklahoma, where advocacy groups are actively working to qualify measures for next year’s ballot. These initiatives would legalize or decriminalize cannabis, reflecting …
CBD Demonstrates “Significant Anticancer Effects” Against Breast Cancer: Study
According to a new study published in BMC Cancer, “CBD demonstrated significant anticancer effects, including induction of apoptosis, inhibition of cell proliferation, suppression of metastasis, and modulation of the tumor microenvironment.” “Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, posing significant challenges due to its heterogeneity and the emergence of drug resistance”, states …
Montana Lawmakers Give Final Approval to Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Enact Cannabis Banking Legislation
The Montana House of Representatives today gave final approval to Senate Joint Resolution 5, a measure urging the U.S. Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act. The resolution cleared its third and final reading in a 65 to 35 vote, five more votes in favor than during its second reading. Having already passed the Senate …
Canada Marijuana Sales Top CA$400 Million in February, CA$837 Million So Far in 2025
There was CA$404,708,00 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Canada in February, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada. Februarys sales totals are a slight increase from the CA$402 million sold in February 2024, but are below the CA$437 million sold in January. So far in 2025, the nation’s legal …
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Bill Making Significant Changes to Marijuana Tax Fund, Sending it to Governor Polis
The Colorado Legislature has passed Senate Bill 268, a measure that significantly alters how marijuana tax revenue is distributed and used in the state. The measure has been approved by both the House (45 to 19), and the Senate (32 to 0), with a conference committee voting today to approve amendments made in each chamber …
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Increase in Car Accident Fatalities, Insurance Claims, or Average Claim Cost
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Variance found no statistically significant connection between marijuana legalization and increased vehicle accident fatalities, insurance claim frequency, or average claim cost. The research was conducted by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and analyzed data from both Canada and the United States using a variety …
Study: Medical Cannabis Improved PTSD Symptoms, Anxiety, and Quality of Life Over an 18-Month Period
In a new study published in the journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, “cannabis-based medicinal products were associated with improvements in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, sleep, and health-related quality of life” over an 18-month period. The study followed 269 PTSD patients who were prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) for at least 18 months. Conducted by researchers from …
A Breakdown of Cannabis Home Grow Laws Across the United States
Below is an alphabetical state-by-state summary of current home cultivation rules across the United States. For each state we note whether recreational (adult-use) home grow is allowed, whether medical home grow is allowed, and the year marijuana legalization occurred (for the relevant category).
Vermont Legal Marijuana Sales Top $10.5 million in February, $22 Million So Far in 2025
Vermont’s legal marijuana market generated $10.52 million in sales in February, according to new data released by the state’s Department of Taxes. February’s figure is nearly identical to the $10.6 million sold during the same month last year. So far in 2025, licensed marijuana retailers in Vermont have sold $22.06 million worth of product, an …
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