Florida officials have issued medical marijuana treatment center licenses to 22 companies, bringing an end to a licensing process that began more than three years …
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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 Approves Four Marijuana-Focused Studies on Rescheduling, Testing and Abandoned Grows
The Oklahoma Senate has approved four marijuana-focused interim studies ahead of the 2027 legislative session, covering federal marijuana rescheduling, pesticide testing and abandoned cultivation facilities. …
Washington, D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $77.8 Million So Far in 2026, Up 32% From 2025
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana market generated $9.85 million in sales in August, bringing sales through the first eight months of 2026 to more than $77.8 …
UK Food Standards Agency Board Backs First-Ever CBD Novel Food Authorizations Covering Roughly 3,000 Products
The United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency board has backed recommendations to authorize three high-purity CBD products as novel foods, advancing what would become the first …
Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Gains 18th Sponsor in U.S. Senate
Legislation that would federally legalize marijuana has gained another sponsor in the U.S. Senate, bringing the total number of senators backing the legislation to 18. …
Virginia Expands Enforcement Against Illegal High-THC Hemp Sales Starting November 1
Virginia will gain new legal tools to target businesses selling illegal high-THC hemp and other unlicensed THC products beginning November 1, when two provisions of …
U.S. House Passes Bill Directing Federal Study of Emergency Room Drug Testing, Including Marijuana
The United States House of Representatives voted today to pass a bill directing federal health officials to study drug testing practices in hospital emergency rooms, …
Poll Finds Just 37% of Americans Say Marijuana Is Dangerous
A majority of Americans say marijuana use is not dangerous, while fewer than four in 10 believe it is, according to a new national poll …
Colorado Expands Safety Testing for Marijuana Concentrates Starting September 28
Colorado is expanding required safety testing for marijuana concentrates later this month, requiring laboratories to screen products for 17 additional residual solvents that can be …
New Maryland Marijuana Rules Take Effect, Allowing Sublingual THC Pouches and Ending Plain-Packaging Requirement
New marijuana regulations took effect in Maryland yesterday, allowing sublingual THC pouches to be sold in the state, eliminating the requirement that marijuana packaging be …
Alabama’s Third Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Athens as Program Expands
Alabama’s third medical marijuana dispensary opened September 14 in Athens, continuing the gradual expansion of the state’s newly operational medical marijuana program. The Alabama Medical …
Michigan Legal Marijuana Sales Surpass $17 Billion
Michigan has now surpassed $17 billion in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales, according to a new monthly report released today by the Michigan Cannabis …
