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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.

Smart & Safe Florida Submits Over 612,000 Valid Signatures for 2026 Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Smart & Safe Florida has now submitted 612,576 valid signatures to the Florida Division of Elections in support of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize …

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Delaware to Launch Adult-Use Marijuana Sales on August 1

Delaware will begin legal adult-use marijuana sales on August 1, 2025, marking a major milestone in the First State’s cannabis legalization efforts. According to the …

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San Diego City Council Votes Unanimously to Expand Marijuana Store Hours

San Diego marijuana dispensaries can now operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., aligning with the state maximum, following a unanimous vote by the City …

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Philippine Senator Files Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Philippine Senator Robin Padilla has filed nationwide bill that would legalize and regulate marijuana for medical use. The Cannabis Medicalization Act was filed June 30 …

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Cannabis Taxes Officially Increase to 19% in California, 12% in Maryland

Starting today, July 1, marijuana consumers in both California and Maryland will see higher taxes at checkout, with rate increases now officially in effect. California’s …

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Judge Denies Challenge to Alabama’s Smokable Hemp Ban as New Law Takes Effect

A Montgomery County judge has denied an effort by four hemp companies to block Alabama’s new law banning smokable hemp, just hours before the law …

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New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to Open Satellite Locations

The New Jersey Assembly just overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to establish satellite locations. Assembly Bill 4937, sponsored by Representative …

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New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Labor Protections for Cannabis Workers, Sends it to Senate

In a 60 to 19 vote, the New Jersey Assembly today passed legislation that would expand labor protections for cannabis industry workers. The measure now …

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California State Fair Cannabis Awards Reveals 2025 Medalists

California’s most mainstream cannabis competition has announced the 2025 medalists for the state’s top cannabis products. Judges for the California State Fair Cannabis Awards handed …

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Cannabis Company Trulieve Announces Registration Statement Filing

Trulieve Cannabis Corp., one of the nation’s largest marijuana operators, filed a shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, though …

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