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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.

Report: Cannabis Cultivation Market Valued at $208 Billion in 2025, to Reach $407 Billion by 2029

The global cannabis cultivation market is projected to experience significant growth in the coming years, according to a new report. The market, valued at $179.32 …

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Montana Senate Gives Approval to Resolution Calling on Federal Government to Enact the SAFER Banking Act

Montana’s full Senate has given overwhelming approval to a resolution urging the federal government to enact the SAFER Banking Act into law. The Senate approved …

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New York Office of Cannabis Management Launches Cannabis Banking Directory.

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has introduced a new “Cannabis Banking Directory”. The directory is now accessible at the bottom of the …

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Tennessee Republicans File Bicameral Legislation to Ban THCa and THCp in Hemp-Derived Products

Tennessee legislators have introduced bicameral legislation that would criminalize producing, selling, and possessing hemp-derived products containing tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) and tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp). House Bill 1148, …

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Illinois Lawmaker Files Bill to Launch Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program

Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah (D) introduced House Bill 2992 today, known as the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act. The legislation would …

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Study: CBD May Help Kill Ovarian Cancer Cells by Disrupting Their Fat Metabolism

A study published in Scientific Reports found that cannabidiol (CBD) disrupts lipid metabolism and induces apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells through cannabinoid receptor type 1 …

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Missouri Has Transfered Nearly $50 Million in Medical Cannabis Funds to Support Veterans

This week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $3.25 million in funds from Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans …

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Washington State Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Scheduled for Committee Vote

Legislation to legalize personal marijuana cultivation in Washington State has been scheduled for a vote in its committee of origin on February 11. House Bill …

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Tennessee: “Pot for Potholes” Act to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Senate, Two Days After Being Filed in House of Representatives

Senator Heidi Campbell (D) filed the “Pot for Potholes Act” in the Tennessee Senate today. Senate Bill 921 was “filed for introduction today”, two days …

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Washington Committee Holds Public Hearing on Psilocybin Bill

Today, Washington’s House Health Care & Wellness Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1433, a measure to legalize medical psilocybin in a highly …

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Arkansas: $24 Million in December Medical Marijuana Sales, $275 Million in 2024, Over 75,000 Pounds Sold

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas reached $275.9 million in 2024, with December contributing $24 million to the total. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance …

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Arkansas Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Purchases With Health Savings Accounts

Legislation to allow qualifying patients and designated caregivers to purchase medical marijuana using a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) has …

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