A newly developed two-step ex vitro transformation method has significantly improved the efficiency and speed of generating transgenic hairy roots in cannabis, according to researchers …
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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.
Alberta Updates Alcohol and Cannabis Rules to Support Small Businesses and Increase Consumer Access
Alberta is making a series of regulatory changes to its alcohol and cannabis laws, with a focus on expanding options for consumers and cutting red …
Mecosta County Approves $193,987 in Marijuana Tax Funds for Green Charter Township Lawsuit Against Gotion
The Mecosta County Board of Commissioners has voted to allocate nearly $194,000 from its marijuana excise tax fund to help Green Charter Township cover legal …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Reach $76.5 Million in June, $459 Million Year-to-Date, Garnering $78 Million in Taxes
Marijuana sales in Oregon reached $76,499,021 in June, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. That figure represents a 3% dip …
Hawaii Governor Signs Bill Expanding Medical Marijuana Access
Governor Josh Green has signed into law a significant piece of legislation that significantly expands access to medical marijuana in Hawaii while introducing new enforcement …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $58.18 Million in First Half of 2025
Rhode Island marijuana stores sold $9.72 million worth of product in June, bringing the year-to-date total to $58,184,056. That figure is nearly identical to the …
California Cannabis Regulators Seeking PR Firm for $2.4 Million Education Campaign
California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is seeking a public relations firm to lead a $2.4 million statewide cannabis education campaign set to run for …
Once Delaware and Minnesota Launch Sales Later This Year, Majority of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Recreational Marijuana Markets
With adult-use marijuana sales in Delaware set to begin August 1 and Minnesota expected to follow later this year, a majority of Americans will soon …
Study: CBDA Outperformed Prescription Drug Riluzole in ALS Preclinical Model
Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), a minor non-psychoactive cannabinoid, has demonstrated greater neuroprotective effects than riluzole—the only widely approved ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) treatment—in a new study …
Nebraska Governor Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis, Including Ban on Smokeable Products
Governor Jim Pillen has approved emergency regulations adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission during its most recent meeting on June 26. Rules are required …
