Submissions for the fourth annual California Cannabis Awards at the California State Fair, with more than 150 medals up for grabs, will open on Saturday, …
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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.
Oklahoma Senate Committee Approves Bill to Require Marijuana Dispensaries and Growers to Be 3,000 Feet from Schools
A key Oklahoma Senate committee has approved a bill to triple the distance medical cannabis businesses must be from school entrances. The Senate Business and …
Study: Daily Cannabis Use Associated With Higher Rates of Opioid Cessation Among People With Chronic Pain
A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that daily marijuana use may increase the likelihood of stopping unregulated opioid use among …
Minnesota: Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Liquor Wholesalers to Sell Low-Potency Hemp Edibles
A new bipartisan measure introduced today in the Minnesota House of Representatives would authorize liquor wholesalers to purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles. House File …
Nevada Resolution Urging Federal Action on Psychedelic Research and Rescheduling Filed by 27 Lawmakers
A bicameral coalition of 27 Nevada lawmakers has introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to take action on the therapeutic use of psilocybin, psilocin, …
Report: Nearly 15,000 Marijuana Dispensaries Now Operating in the U.S., Cannabis Industry Supports 440,000 Full-Time Jobs
A newly released report from Flowhub highlights the rapid growth of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets across the United States, revealing that nearly 15,000 are …
High Times’ Intellectual Property Once Again Up for Sale
The intellectual property of the cannabis brand High Times, including its magazine, Cannabis Cup events, and trademarks, is back on the market. The assets, which …
North Dakota House Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The North Dakota House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1596, a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession, by a vote of 76 to 17. Under …
Maryland House Votes 110 to 23 to Approve Bill Expanding Cannabis Tax Exemption
Maryland’s full House of Representatives has given overwhelming approval to legislation that would exempt certain cannabis transactions from the state’s sales and use tax. House …
These States Are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2026
Recently we published an article titled States Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2025. In this article, we’ll cover the states most likely to legalize …
Florida Court Rules Employers Must Accommodate Off-Duty Medical Marijuana Use
In a landmark decision, a Florida state court has ruled that employers must accommodate off-the-job medical marijuana use. The case involved Angelo Giambrone, an emergency …
New Jersey Governor Proposes 500% Increase to Marijuana Social Equity Tax
Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a steep increase in New Jersey’s social equity excise fee on marijuana, raising it from $2.50 to $15 per ounce. …
