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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.

University of Mississippi Launches National Cannabis Research Support Center

The University of Mississippi has launched the Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (R3CR), a new initiative designed to support scientists across the country …

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State-by-State Breakdown of How Marijuana Tax Revenue Is Spent in Legal Cannabis States

As of April 2025, 21 U.S. states have operational adult-use cannabis markets, with Delaware and Minnesota having markets that are launching later this year or …

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Hawaii Governor Signs Expungement Bill Into Law

Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed into law a measure to expand the state’s pilot program for automatic expungement of certain arrest records, following unanimous …

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Legal Marijuana Sales Reached $2.15 Billion Across U.S. in March, Topping $6 Billion in First Quarter of 2025

In March, legal marijuana sales across 21 recreational states and two significant medical-only states—Florida and Oklahoma—totaled more than $2.1 billion. According to data from state …

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Michigan: Legal Cannabis Sales Totaled $276.9 Million in March, Prices Hit Record Low

Legal marijuana sales in Michigan reached $276,946,009.79 in March, according to a new report released by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), with average prices dropping …

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Study: Delta-8-THC Produces Similar Effects to Delta-9-THC at Higher Doses, Finds Johns Hopkins Clinical Trial

A new clinical trial from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine finds that delta-8 THC (Δ8-THC), a growingly popular hemp-derived cannabinoid, produces psychoactive effects similar …

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Cannabis Callus Extract Shows Promise as Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Cosmetic Ingredient, Finds Study

Researchers in South Korea have found that an extract made from in vitro-grown cannabis callus tissue may be a valuable new addition to skincare products, …

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Study: Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Made From Cannabis Waste Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria

A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine has found that silver and gold …

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Texas Committee Schedules April 14 Public Hearing on Bill to Expand Access to Medical Cannabis

A House subcommittee has scheduled a public hearing on legislation that would expand Texas’ medical cannabis program. The  House Disease Prevention & Women’s & Children’s …

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Colorado Approves First Psilocybin Therapy Center in Downtown Denver

The Center Origin in downtown Denver has become the first facility in Colorado to receive a state license to offer psychedelic therapy under the Natural …

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