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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.

Nebraska Lawmakers File Resolution to Study Recreational Marijuana Implementation

A new measure filed today in the Nebraska Legislature would initiate a formal review of what legalizing recreational marijuana could look like in the state. Legislative Resolution 456, introduced by State Senator George Dungan (N),  calls for an interim study examining the potential framework, impacts, and regulatory considerations tied to adult-use marijuana legalization. The proposal …

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Delaware Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Marijuana in Hospitals Advances in House, Already Cleared Senate

A Delaware bill that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals has cleared the House Health & Human Development Committee, moving it one step closer to a vote by the full House. The measure, Senate Bill 226, previously passed the Senate on March 12 by a unanimous 21 to 0 vote …

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Michigan Senate Votes 34 to 1 to Create State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab, Expand Regulatory Authority

The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to create a state-run marijuana reference lab and expand regulatory testing authority, passing Senate Bill 704 by a vote of 34 to 1. Introduced by State Senator Samir Singh (D), the measure would give the Cannabis Regulatory Agency clearer authority to conduct its own testing and research, while also …

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U.S. Army to End Waiver Requirement for Single Marijuana Possession Conviction, Effective 4/20

The U.S. Army is set to increase the maximum enlistment age for certain applicants from 34 to 42 while also removing the waiver requirement for a single conviction for possession of marijuana, according to a newly issued summary of changes to its enlistment regulations.

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Whitney Economics Forecasts U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales to Rebound in 2026 After Slight Decline in 2025, Grow 43% by 2030

U.S. legal marijuana sales are projected to resume growth in 2026 after what Whitney Economics says was the first annual revenue decline in the history of the regulated market.

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Costa Rica Completes First Medical Marijuana Export to European Union

Costa Rica has completed its first export of pharmaceutical-grade medical marijuana to the European Union. According to a an announcement made today by Hybrida Farms, the shipment left Costa Rica on March 13. The company says the export was carried out in compliance with Costa Rica’s marijuana law, its implementing regulations, international treaty requirements and …

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Alabama Audit Finds Medical Cannabis Commission Violated Open Meetings Law, Overpaid Legal Vendor by $204,000

A new report found the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission committed multiple legal and procedural violations between May 17, 2021 and September 30, 2025, including failures tied to open meetings, administrative rulemaking and contract oversight. The report was filed March 20, 2026 by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. Among the most notable findings …

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Rubicon Organics Reports Record $59.5 Million in 2025 Revenue, 22% Increase Over 2024

Rubicon Organics reported record financial results for 2025, with net revenue reaching $59.5 million, a 22% increase from the $48.7 million it generated in 2024.

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Survey: Vast Majority of Veterinarians in Portugal Report Using CBD for Pets, High Satisfaction Across Multiple Conditions

A survey published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition by researchers from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro finds that CBD is widely used among small animal veterinarians in Portugal, particularly for dogs and cats, with many reporting positive outcomes across a range of conditions.

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Vireo Finalizes Acquisition of 45 Dispensaries Across Colorado and New Mexico

Vireo Growth Inc. today announced it has closed its acquisition of assets from multi-state operator Schwazze, adding dozens of dispensaries across Colorado and New Mexico.

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