Today, a bipartisan group of 17 Pennsylvania state senators introduced legislation that would create a Cannabis Control Board to oversee and regulate the state’s medical …
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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: Microwaves and Ultrasound Boost CBD Extraction, Enhance Gluten-Free Hemp Cupcakes
A new study published in the journal Molecules demonstrates how microwave and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods can maximize cannabidiol (CBD) yields from hemp, while also demonstrating …
Rhode Island House Approves Kratom Regulation Bill in 40 to 24 Vote
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved legislation to regulate the sale and distribution of kratom, a plant-based product with stimulant and opioid-like properties …
Alabama Bill Would Restrict Hemp Products to In-State, Lab-Tested Sales in Certified Pharmacies
Senator April Weaver has prefiled legislation for Alabama’s 2026 session that would establish new restrictions on the sale and distribution of hemp-derived products. Senate Bill …
North Carolina Senator Michael Lazzara (R) Publishes Op-Ed Endorsing Marijuana Rescheduling, Says “I Side with President Trump”
North Carolina State Senator Michael Lazzara, a Republican and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has publicly endorsed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule …
Cannabis Taxes Increase in Maryland and California Tomorrow, July 1
Both Maryland and California will increase taxes on marijuana sales starting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 1. In California, the marijuana excise tax will jump from 15% …
Study: Psilocybin May Aid Recovery in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
A new study published in the journal Journal Brain Sciences highlights psilocybin’s potential as a therapeutic tool for those recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). …
Maine Approves Marijuana Tax Hike While Cutting Cultivation Fees in New Budget
Maine’s marijuana sales tax will rise from 10% to 14% starting January 1 as part of the $11.3 billion state budget signed this week by …
Canada’s Legal Cannabis Industry Reaches $9.2 Billion in GDP Contribution as Illicit Market Shrinks
Canada’s legal cannabis industry added $9.2 billion to the nation’s GDP in April 2025, a steady rise from $9.1 billion in March, according to new …
Poll: Majority of Texas Voters Oppose Legislature’s THC Ban, Support Expanding Medical Marijuana Access
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll finds that most Texas voters oppose a legislative effort to outlaw hemp-derived THC products, with just 31% …
