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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.

Massachusetts Marijuana Stores Set New Sales Record for Patriots’ Day Weekend Which Included 4/20

In Massachusetts, adult-use cannabis businesses set a gross sales record over the three-day Patriots’ Day weekend, which coincided with 4/20 this year. Gross sales figures …

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Maine Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill to Align Medical and Recreational Marijuana Regulations

A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers has filed legislation in the Maine House of Representatives to bring the state’s medical marijuana system more in line …

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Study: Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain Offers Similar Benefits as Opioids at Similar Cost, Without Overdose Risk

A new study published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that medical cannabis may …

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Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Improves Depression, Anxiety and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

A new clinical trial finds that psilocybin could offer a safe and effective way to ease depression, anxiety, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s …

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Ohio Festival Offering $1,000 to Consume and Judge Cannabis

Five individuals will be paid $1,000 each to smoke cannabis and help crown Ohio’s top cannabis product at the upcoming Stargazer Cannabis Festival. Set to …

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Trump’s DEA Nominee Says Marijuana Rescheduling Would Be a Top Priority If Confirmed

Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Administration says reviewing the proposed federal rescheduling of marijuana would be among his first priorities if confirmed. …

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U.S. Supreme Court Gives Trump Administration More Time to Weigh Appeal in Marijuana Gun Rights Case

The U.S. Supreme Court is giving the Trump administration more time to decide whether to challenge a court ruling that questions the constitutionality of banning …

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Bipartisan Second Chance Legislation Filed in U.S. Congress

Today, Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to …

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Montana Resolution Urging Passage of SAFER Banking Act Officially Sent to U.S. Congressional Leaders

Today, the Montana Legislature officially transmitted Senate Joint Resolution 5, an official endorsement of the SAFER Banking Act, to top leaders in Congress, following its …

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Minnesota Senate Passes Commerce Omnibus Bill With Multiple Cannabis Reforms Included

The Minnesota Senate has passed Senate File 2216 in a  122 to 10 vote, advancing a wide-ranging commerce policy and spending package that includes updates …

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