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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.

Study: CBD May Improve Metabolic Health and Reduces Liver Fibrosis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

A new study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly improves metabolic health and reduces inflammation and liver …

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Medical Cannabis Shows Promise for Adolescents With Tourette Syndrome, Study Finds

A pilot study has found that medicinal cannabis may help improve tics and quality of life in adolescents with Tourette syndrome, without serious safety concerns. …

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Mr. Charlie’s and Weedmaps Team Up for “the First Cannabis Culture Collectible in Quick Service Restaurant History”

Mr. Charlie’s, a plant-based fast food chain, has joined forces with Weedmaps to launch a limited-edition meal in honor of 7/10 (a day to celebrate …

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California Senate Committee Advances Bill to Pause Marijuana Tax Hike

California lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would pause a controversial marijuana tax hike that took effect just last week. On Wednesday, the Senate …

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Oklahoma 2025 Medical Cannabis Sales Top $336 Million Through June, with $23.5 Million in Tax Revenue

Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program generated $3,964,626 in tax revenue in June, bringing the total for the first half of 2025 to above $23 million, according …

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Study: Nearly 1 in 12 Cancer Survivors Use Marijuana, With Higher Rates in Legal States

According to a study published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice, nearly one in 12 cancer survivors in the United States reported using marijuana, with …

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Five Massachusetts Cannabis Bills Scheduled for July 22 Public Hearing

Five marijuana-related bills in Massachusetts have been scheduled for public hearings in the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on July 22. The hearing is slated …

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Study: Psilocybin Extends Lifespan in Aged Mice and Human Cells, Suggesting Anti-Aging Potential

A new study published in npj Aging finds that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms, significantly extends lifespan in both aged mice and human …

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Governor Abbott Includes Hemp-Derived THC Regulations to Texas Special Session Agenda, to Begin July 21

Texas lawmakers will soon reconsider legislation to regulate hemp-derived THC products, after Governor Greg Abbott included the issue in the official agenda for a special …

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Hawaii Governor Signs Law Requiring Hemp Retailers to Register With State, Sets Age Restriction on Tinctures

Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed legislation that overhauls the state’s rules for hemp-derived products, including a mandate that retailers and distributors register with the …

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