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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: Republican Lawmaker Withdraws Amendment Targeting Marijuana Rescheduling in Fentanyl Bill

Republican Congressmember Andrew Clyde of Georgia has withdrawn an amendment to a fentanyl bill that sought to disrupt the ongoing effort to reschedule marijuana. Clyde …

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Virginia House of Representatives Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales 53 to 46

By a vote of 53 to 46, the Virginia House of Delegates today approved House Bill 2485 through its third and final reading. The bill’s …

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Pennsylvania Governor Gives Budget Address, Calls for Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gave his annual budget address, in which he called for marijuana to be legalized. “I ask you to come together …

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Survey Finds 62% in Texas Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, 79% Support Medical

A new poll from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs finds that a majority of Texans favor marijuana reform, with strong support …

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Tennessee Lawmaker Files “Pot for Potholes” Act to Legalize Marijuana

Today, State Representative Aftyn Behn (D) introduced House Bill 703, known as the “Pot for Potholes Act,” in the Tennessee General Assembly. This legislation proposes …

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Montana Bill Would Require $200 ID Cards for Recreational Marijuana Purchases

A bill introduced today in the Montana Legislature would require adults to obtain a state-issued identification card before they can legally purchase recreational marijuana. Senate …

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Study: Microdosing Psilocybin May Reduce Neuroinflammation and Support Mental Health

A study published in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment shows that microdosed psilocybin may be an effective anti-inflammatory intervention for mental health and chronic …

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Predicts State Supreme Court Will Reject New Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he doesn’t believe the renewed effort to place marijuana legalization on the 2026 ballot will survive legal scrutiny. Speaking at …

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New York’s Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $121 Million in January

New York’s legal marijuana market recorded $121.91 million in sales during January, according to data from the research firm Headset. Flower led all product categories …

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Washington Lawmakers to Hold Back-to-Back House and Senate Hearings on Psilocybin Legislation

Senate Bill 5201 and its companion, House Bill 1433, legislation that would establish a regulated psilocybin therapy program in Washington State, are both scheduled for …

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Oregon: $76 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in January, Average Cost Per Gram Drops to All-Time Low of $3.50

There was just over $76 million in marijuana sold legally in Oregon in the first month of 2025. In total, there was $76,262,002 in licensed …

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Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Hit $160 Million in January, Highest Since May 2024

Florida’s medical marijuana industry recorded $160,654,639 in sales in January 2025, marking the highest monthly total since May 2024. According to data released today by …

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