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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.

New York Bill to Restrict Drug, Cannabis, and Alcohol Testing of Pregnant Individuals Advances in Senate

A New York bill that would ban involuntary drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant and postpartum individuals has advanced from the Senate Women’s Issues …

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Maine Lawmaker Files Bill to Simplify Adult Use Marijuana Regulations, Including Removing Purchase Limits

A new bill filed today in the Maine House would make substantial changes to how the state regulates its adult use marijuana industry. House Bill …

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Study: CBD May Improve Sleep Patterns Disrupted by Anesthesia

According to a new study that used an animal model, cannabidiol (CBD) may help regulate sleep disorders caused by general anesthesia. For the study, researchers …

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U.S. Congressmembers Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar Introduce Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act

Congressmembers Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar,  Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus, today introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025. Under current law, …

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New York State Office of Cannabis Management Releases 2024 Market Report Analyzing First Two Years of Legal Sales

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has published its comprehensive 2024 Market Report, providing critical insights into the growth and development of the adult-use cannabis …

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New Pennsylvania Poll Finds Support for Marijuana Legalization at Highest Level Ever, Just 21% Oppose

Support for legal marijuana in Pennsylvania has climbed to its highest level since Muhlenberg College first began tracking the issue in 2013. According to the …

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Oklahoma Governor Calls for Coordinated Action to “Protect Oklahomans from Psychoactive Marijuana Byproducts”

Today, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a coordinated statewide effort “for enforcement against the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and sale of psychoactive marijuana byproducts that pose …

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Delaware Governor Signs Bill Updating Background Check Rules for Marijuana Industry, 2025 Launch of Adult-Use Market Still Possible

On Friday, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help …

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Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $98 Million in March, Bringing 2025 Total to Over $280 Million

Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $98,001,029 in total sales for March 2025, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Of that amount, $56.3 …

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Green Thumb Opening 22nd RISE Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Florida, Their 104th Nationwide

RISE Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced today that RISE Dispensary Ocala, the company’s 22nd retail location in Florida …

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