New York has issued 74 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, pushing the state’s total to 1,510 licensed businesses. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) also announced …
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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.
Study: CBD Induces Apoptosis and Inhibits Growth in Colorectal Cancer Cells, Regardless of Mutation
A new study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively combat colorectal cancer (CRC), showing antitumor effects across multiple cell lines, regardless of genetic mutations. Published …
Study: Psilocybin Therapy May Help Those With Parkinson’s Disease Overcome Anxiety and Pessimism
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy could lead to significant improvements in anxiety, pessimism, and disease acceptance among those with Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the University of …
Poll: 68% of Likely Voters in Pennsylvania, Including Most Republicans, Support Marijuana Legalization
A recent Change Research poll commissioned by ResponsiblePA reveals that 68% of registered Pennsylvania voters support the legalization of adult-use cannabis, including a majority of …
New York Lawmaker Files Cannabis Community Reinvestment Act, Requiring Marijuana Businesses to Invest in Communities Impacted by Prohibition
New York State Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman (D) introduced Assembly Bill 5647 today, known as the Cannabis Community Reinvestment Act. The bill would require marijuana businesses …
Tennessee Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis Scheduled for Consideration in Senate Judiciary Committee on February 25
Tennessee’s Senate Bill 489, known as the Medical Cannabis Act, is scheduled to be discussed and potentially receive a vote in its committee of origin on …
Oklahoma Senate Public Safety Committee Unanimously Approves Bill on Gun Rights for Medical Marijuana Patients
A key committee in the Oklahoma Senate gave unanimous approval today to legislation that would establish gun right protections for medical cannabis patients. Oklahoma Senate …
Virginia Legislature Approves Bill Updating Medical Marijuana Labeling and Expanding Home Delivery
The Virginia Senate has approved House Bill 1989, a measure updating medical marijuana product labeling requirements and expanding delivery options for registered patients. The bill …
Doctors and Researchers File Court Petition Challenging DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Process
A coalition of doctors and researchers advocating for marijuana rescheduling has petitioned a federal court to intervene in what they argue is a secretive and …
Wisconsin Governor Includes Marijuana Legalization in 2025-2027 Budget as Bicameral Bills Are Filed
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his 2025-2027 budget request, marking another push to regulate and tax cannabis similar …
Nebraska Bill to Restrict Medical Marijuana to Pills and Tinctures Scheduled for Public Hearing
A Nebraska measure that would significantly restrict the allowable forms of medical cannabis has been scheduled for a public hearing in the General Affairs Committee. …
Oregon Initiative Would Legalize Cannabis Cafes, Proponents Aim for November 2026 Ballot
A proposed initiative in Oregon would legalize cannabis cafes, allowing licensed venues to serve food and drinks while permitting on-site marijuana consumption. Backed by the …
