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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.
Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee Approves Omnibus Cannabis Bill, Sends It to Full House
A major marijuana policy bill aimed at reshaping Minnesota’s cannabis landscape is now heading to the full House after receiving approval today from the House …
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Block Local Marijuana Decriminalization Efforts
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would effectively ban cities and counties from adopting or enforcing any measure that limits drug law enforcement, …
Study: Far-Red Light Boosts In Vitro Marijuana Growth and Shoot Yield, Clemson Researchers Find
A study from Clemson University has found that adding far-red light to red-blue light treatments significantly boosts shoot production and growth in marijuana plants grown …
Colorado Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Reform Marijuana Laws, Including Doubling Legal Purchase Limit
A Colorado bill proposing sweeping changes to the state’s marijuana regulatory framework was approved unanimously yesterday by the Senate Appropriations Committee in a 7 to …
Oregon Bill Would Establish Cannabis Health Care Technician Certification and Provide Incentives for Hiring
A new Oregon bill would create a certification program for cannabis health care technicians and provide financial incentives to marijuana retailers that employ them. Filed …
New York Bill Would Restrict Opening Hours of Marijuana Shops Located Within a Mile of Schools
A new bill introduced today in the New York Senate would restrict when adult-use marijuana stores and tobacco retailers located near schools can open for …
U.S. Cannabis Industry’s Economic Impact to Hit $123.6 Billion in 2025, $241 Billion by 2031
The total economic impact of the U.S. cannabis industry is expected to nearly double over the next six years, from $123 billion to $241 billion, …
Harvard Study: Psychedelics Can Reverse Fear Behavior by Targeting Brain-Immune Pathways
A new study published in Nature by researchers at Harvard Medical School has found that psychedelic compounds can reduce stress-induced fear responses by altering neuroimmune …
Washington Governor Signs Bill Extending Collective Bargaining Rights to Cannabis Farm Workers
Governor Bob Ferguson today signed House Bill 1141, making Washington one of the only states to guarantee collective bargaining protections for the thousands of employees …
