Russia has released Kalob Byers, a 28-year-old U.S. citizen who was detained earlier this month at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport on drug smuggling charges related to …
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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.
U.S. Congress: GOP Lawmaker Files Bill to Allow VA Doctors to Discuss Medical Marijuana With Veterans
A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers to discuss …
Former Navy SEAL Who Took Down Osama bin Laden Launches New York Cannabis Brand
Robert O’Neill, the former Navy SEAL known for killing Osama bin Laden, has entered the cannabis industry with Operator Canna Co., a state-licensed marijuana brand …
New York Surpasses 300th Licensed Cannabis Store Opening
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that over 300 licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries are open for business. This milestone “highlights the …
Washington Bill Would Ease Location Restrictions for Social Equity Marijuana Businesses, Hearing Set for February 18
Washington Senate Bill 5758, which would ease location restrictions for social equity marijuana businesses, is scheduled for a public hearing on February 18 in the …
Ontario Marijuana Sales Reach CA$166 Million in January, 6% Increase From Previous Year
Ontario’s legal marijuana market saw a strong start to 2025, with C$166.15 million in sales for January, according to data from the research firm Headset. …
Colorado Springs Church Has Been Offering Free Psilocybin Mushrooms to Members for a Year
For a full year, a church in Colorado Springs has been providing psilocybin mushrooms to its members at no cost, citing legal protections under a …
Study Finds “Cannabinoids Hold Significant Potential for Preventing and Treating Brain Diseases”
According to a new study published in the journal Cellular Signalling, cannabinoids may play a crucial role in preventing and treating brain diseases by regulating …
Washington House Committee Schedules February 21 Public Hearing on Bill to Legalize Cannabis Consumption Sites
A public hearing has been scheduled for February 21 at 8 a.m. in the Washington State House Consumer Protection and Business Committee to discuss House …
Kentucky Bill Would Legalize Personal Cultivation for Medical Marijuana Patients, Expand List of Qualifying Conditions
A bill introduced today in the Kentucky legislature, House Bill 571, would expand the state’s medical marijuana law. If enacted, the measure would allow registered …
Montana: Public Hearing Scheduled for Bill Requiring $200 ID Cards for Recreational Marijuana Purchases
Senate Bill 255, a measure that would require adults to obtain a state-issued identification card before purchasing recreational marijuana, has been scheduled for a public …
New York Office of Cannabis Management Launches Trade Practices Bureau to Strengthen Market Integrity
At today’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting, The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the launch of the Trade Practices Bureau (TPB)—a specialized …
