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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.

New York Bill Creating Statewide Permit System for Cannabis Showcase Events, Including “Pop Up” Events, Delivered to Governor

A New York bill to establish a statewide permitting system for cannabis showcase events, including “pop up” events, has been delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul. …

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Colorado House Approves Bill to Streamline Marijuana Rules, Double Retail Purchase Limit

The Colorado House of Representatives today passed a comprehensive marijuana regulatory reform bill with a 45 to 18 vote. House Bill 1209, sponsored by Representatives …

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New Hampshire Senate Committee Schedules March 25 Hearing for Three House-Approved Marijuana Bills

The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing for March 25 to consider three marijuana-related bills that recently cleared the House of …

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Second New Jersey Committee Approves Measure to Add Sickle Cell Anemia as Medical Cannabis Condition

A New Jersey Assembly bill that would add sickle cell anemia to the list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions has passed its second committee. The …

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North Carolina: Bicameral Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Now Has 21 Sponsors

Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in North Carolina now has 21 sponsors, following the introduction of identical bills in both the state House and Senate …

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Texas House Bill to Legalize Marijuana for Everyone 21+ Receives Committee Assignment

A bill to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older in Texas has been assigned to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee for review. …

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California Supreme Court Overturns Ruling That Challenged Legality of State Cannabis Regulations

Upholding California’s law making cannabis legal, the California Supreme Court has depublished a California Court of Appeal decision in JCCrandall v. County of Santa Barbara, …

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New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total to Date to 1,614

At the New York State Cannabis Control Board’s (CCB) monthly public meeting today, the group approved over 100 new adult-use cannabis licenses. According to the …

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Aurora Cannabis Unveils Groundbreaking Genetic Breakthrough for Powdery Mildew-Resistant Marijuana

Aurora Cannabis Inc., a Canadian-based global medical cannabis company, announced today the Company’s discovery of a novel source of genetic resistance against powdery mildew, PM2, …

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Study: Medical Cannabis Improves Outcomes for Patients With Hypermobility-Associated Chronic Pain

A study published in the American College of Rheumatology’s journal Open Rheumatology found that medical marijuana may help alleviate chronic pain in patients with hypermobility …

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