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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.

Oregon Cannabis Cafe Initiative Clears First Hurdle, Ballot Title Expected July 23

Oregon officials have confirmed that proponents of the Cannabis Social Lounge Act have submitted the required number of valid signatures to receive a ballot title, …

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Study: CBD Shown to Ease Parkinson’s Treatment Side Effects Without Reducing Benefits

A new study published in the journal Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry found that cannabidiol (CBD), along with its fluorinated derivative PECS-101, can significantly …

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Colorado Collected $115 Million in Cannabis Taxes and Fees for First Half of 2025

Colorado brought in $19,639,293 in marijuana taxes and fees in June, bringing the state’s total marijuana-related revenue for the first half of 2025 to $115,100,895. …

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Massachusetts Legislative Committee to Hold Public Hearing Tuesday on Twelve Cannabis Bills

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy is scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 22, to review a dozen marijuana-related bills. The proposals …

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Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) Inhibits Osteosarcoma Growth by Disrupting TNF-α/NF-κB/CCL5 Signaling Pathway

A study published in the journal Phytomedicine “provides the first evidence that CBD inhibits osteosarcoma [a highly aggressive bone cancer] progression by targeting the TNF-α/NF-κB/CCL5 …

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Texas Special Legislative Session Begins Monday, Hemp THC Regulations a Key Focus

Texas lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol on Monday, July 21, for a special legislative session with a renewed focus on regulating hemp-derived …

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New Hampshire Legislature Approves Home Marijuana Cultivation for Patients, Sends Bill to Governor Ayotte

[Update: Unfortunately Legiscan did not update their page with the final version of the bill that was approved by both chambers, which removed the cannabis …

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California Cannabis Regulators Propose Rule Changes on Cultivation and Sanitation, Public Comments Open Through August 4

California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has unveiled changes to its proposed cultivation regulations, resuming the public process aimed at updating industry standards and reducing …

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Ohio Marijuana Sales Reach $921 Million Since Launch of Adult-Use Market in August 2024

Ohio’s marijuana industry continues its rapid growth, with updated figures showing over $921 million in total sales since the start of adult-use sales on August …

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Study: THC/CBD Spray Shown to Reduce Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Patients Unresponsive to Conventional Treatments

Researchers from Fundació Institut Guttmann and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have found that a spray containing both THC and CBD can significantly reduce spasticity in …

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