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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: Cannabis Extract Doesn’t Impact Fertility or Early Pregnancy, Even at High Doses

A new study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology found that cannabis sativa extract did not affect fertility or early embryonic development in an animal …

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Study: High-Dose CBD May Protect the Brain After Repeated Concussions by Reducing Stress and Cell Death

According to a study published recently by the journal Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao, cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the brain following …

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Study: Nanofiber System Combining CBD and Levosulpiride Improves Brain Delivery for Anxiety and Depression Treatment

A new preclinical study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics has found that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with levosulpiride in a novel nanofiber-based delivery system …

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Illinois Marijuana Sales Top $171 Million in May, Pushing 2025 Total Past $778 Million

Illinois marijuana retailers sold a combined $171.1 million worth of product in May, according to new data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and …

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Mike Tyson, Kevin Durant, Ricky Williams and Dozens of Athletes Urge Trump to Reschedule Marijuana, Expand Clemency and Fix Banking Access

Retired boxing champion Mike Tyson is leading a group of athletes, musicians and entertainers in calling on President Trump to make marijuana reform a priority. …

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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says “I’m Dedicating My Life to Fighting for a Psychedelic Drug”

Former Texas governor and U.S. energy secretary Rick Perry says he’s dedicating the rest of his life to advocating for ibogaine, a psychedelic derived from …

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New York Expands Legal Marijuana Market With 53 New Licenses, Names New Chair and Chief Equity Officer

Today, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) unanimously confirmed the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)’s new Chief Equity Officer. The Board also approved 53 new …

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Study: CBD Shown to Protect Human Cartilage Cells From Ferroptosis, a Key Contributor to Osteoarthritis

A new study published in the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect human cartilage cells from ferroptosis, a …

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U.S. Congress Expected to Take Up Marijuana Banking Bill Following Vote on Big Beautiful Bill, Says Key Lobbyist

Congress is expected to return to marijuana banking reform later this year, with insiders calling it the best chance yet for the long-stalled legislation to …

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Connecticut Legislature Passes Bill to Overhaul Cannabis and Hemp Regulations, Including Establishing Cannabis Control Division

The Connecticut Legislature has given final approval to a cannabis and hemp regulation bill, advancing it to Governor Ned Lamont for consideration. The legislation, Substitute …

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