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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.

US Senators Discuss Marijuana Banking Access at Committee Hearing

Today, lawmakers in the Senate addressed the financial struggles of marijuana businesses, with bipartisan remarks underscoring the industry’s banking challenges and a need for reform. …

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Illinois: December Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record With $176 Million, Bringing 2024 Total to $2 Billion

There was more than $176 million in legal marijuana sold in Illinois in December, bringing the total for 2024 to $2 billion. Data released today …

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California: $327 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in January

In California, there was $327 million in licensed marijuana sales in January. These sales mark a slight decrease from the $332 million sold in December, …

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The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. As of February 2025

The landscape of popular marijuana strains continues to evolve throughout the United States, with some classics holding strong while new contenders gain traction. Using data …

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U.S. Congress: Republican Lawmaker Files First Marijuana Bill of 2025

Congressmember Greg Steube (R-Florida) has introduced the first marijuana-related bill of the 119th Congress, a measure to safeguard military veterans who use medical marijuana in …

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Lockhart, Texas City Council Overturns Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance

The city council for Lockhart, a Texas city with a population of around 15,000, has voted to overturn a voter-approved ordinance that would have decriminalized …

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Aurora Cannabis Reports Record-Breaking Q3 Revenue and Profit Growth

Aurora Cannabis Inc., a leading Canadian-based global medical cannabis company, has reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending …

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Hawaii: Two House Committees Approve Bill to Legalize Marijuana

Hawaii House Bill 1246 has advanced through two key House committees, marking a significant step toward potential marijuana legalization in the state. The bill was …

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Minnesota to Begin Accepting Cannabis Business License Applications on February 18

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will accept applications for cannabis business licenses from February 18 through March 14. Beginning February 18, those interested …

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Ohio: $84 Million in Marijuana and Marijuana Products Sold in January, Prices Reach New Low

There was well over $80 million worth of marijuana sold legally in Ohio in January. Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) data shows that there …

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Bicameral Legislation Filed in Tennessee to Legalize Marijuana

Companion bills to legalize recreational marijuana were filed today in the Tennessee House and Senate. House Bill 836, sponsored by State Representative Larry Miller (D), …

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Washington House Committee Holds Public Hearing on Four Cannabis-Related Measures

Today, Washington’s House Consumer Protection & Business held a public hearing on four different cannabis-related measures. During today’s hearings, the committee covered the following four …

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