Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program has surpassed $9.1 billion in sales since its launch, according to data presented recently to the state’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. The report shows the state now has 438,244 active patient certifications, 1,920 approved practitioners and 192 operational dispensaries. The program has also recorded 1,109,727 patient registrations since launching. Sales have …
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Louisiana Legislature Sends Bill Restricting Minors at Hemp-Focused Businesses to Governor
The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would expand an existing restriction on minors at certain alcohol-licensed businesses to include locations where consumable hemp products are a main part of the business. Senate Bill 510, sponsored by State Senator Jay Morris (R), previously passed the Senate in a 38 to 0 vote. With House passage, …
U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis Bill Under Consideration in 2026, From Nationwide Descheduling to Hemp Regulation
As the 2025–2026 session of the United States Congress continues, lawmakers have introduced a wide range of cannabis-related bills and resolutions, with proposals addressing descheduling, veterans access, marijuana businesses, federally assisted housing, university research, hemp restrictions and cannabinoid product regulation. None has been enacted, but each remains active during the current congressional session. Below is …
TSA Updates Travel Guidance to Allow Medical Cannabis
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its guidance for medical marijuana, listing it as allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, subject to “special instructions.” The update, listed on TSA’s “What Can I Bring?” page, states that medical marijuana is marked “Yes” for both carry-on bags and checked bags. On the page, the agency …
Coalition of Over 40 Groups Urges Congress to Deschedule Marijuana, Release Cannabis Prisoners and Expunge Records
A 41-group coalition recently went to Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass federal marijuana reform, including legislation to deschedule marijuana, release federal prisoners and expunge marijuana-related records. The Cannabis Week of Unity, held May 12 through May 14, brought together advocacy organizations, labor unions, veterans groups, civil liberties organizations, legal experts, business leaders and …
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Status to Cannabis-Derived Pain Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VER-01, a cannabis-derived investigational treatment being developed as a non-opioid option for chronic low back pain. VERTANICAL announced today that the designation was granted after two randomized, controlled Phase 3 trials found that VER-01 produced significant pain reductions, was generally well tolerated and …
Alaska Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Overhaul Industrial Hemp Rules
The Alaska Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would make several changes to the state’s industrial hemp program, including new rules for testing, transportation, enforcement and smaller growers. Senate Bill 208, sponsored by State Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R), was passed by the Senate in a 20 to 0 vote. The measure is now moving …
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Surpass 8.2 Billion mg of THC in 2026, Flower Sales Near 3 Million Ounces
Florida medical marijuana sales continued their steady climb in mid-May, with dispensaries selling another 424.9 million milligrams of THC during the latest reporting period. According to the newest weekly update from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use, covering May 8 through May 14, patients purchased 424,888,297 milligrams of THC and 147,162.633 ounces of smokable marijuana …
Minnesota Legislature Passes Omnibus Cannabis Bill, Sending it to Governor Walz
The Minnesota Legislature gave final approval today to an omnibus marijuana bill that would make a wide range of changes to the state’s legal marijuana system, sending the proposal to the governor. Senate File 4401, sponsored by State Senator David Dibble (D), State Senator Lindsey Port (D) and State Representative Jessica Hanson (D), was passed …
DEA Says Medical Marijuana Registration Question Won’t Automatically Block Applicants
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) told the Cannabis Business Times that a question on its new medical marijuana registration form asking applicants if they previously handled controlled substances without federal authorization is not intended to block state-licensed businesses from receiving registration. The issue centers on a question included in DEA’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Information Submission …
