A New York Senate committee has approved a bill that would allow out-of-state patients to take part in the state’s medical cannabis program, while also directing regulators to approve pre-roll products in the medical marijuana program.
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Canadian Court Overturns Health Canada Marijuana Security Clearance Denial Tied to Facebook Friendship
A federal court in Canada has overturned Health Canada’s denial of a marijuana industry security clearance, finding the agency unreasonably relied on a Facebook friendship to conclude the applicant posed a public safety risk.
Montana Marijuana Sales Reach $52 Million in 2026, Generating Nearly $10 Million in Tax Revenue
Montana brought in $25,239,989 in legal marijuana sales in February, pushing the state’s total for the first two months of 2026 to $52,129,193.
Connecticut Committee Approves Bill to Expand Marijuana Access, Revise Hemp Rules and Overhaul Infused Beverage Regulations
The Connecticut Joint Committee on General Law has voted 13 to 8 to advance House Bill 5350, which would make numerous changes to the state’s marijuana and hemp laws.
Mississippi Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act Sent to Governor Reeves With Veto-Proof Majority
A bill that would expand access to Mississippi’s medical marijuana program for people with serious illnesses not currently on the state’s list of qualifying conditions has now been sent to Governor Tate Reeves.
Vireo Growth Reports $104.5 Million in Q4 Revenue, Up 318% From a Year Ago
Vireo Growth Inc. says it brought in $104.5 million in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 317.7% increase from the $25 million reported in the same quarter the year before, as the company continued integrating recent acquisitions and expanding its footprint through additional deals.
Minnesota Bill Would Remove Initial Fee for Cannabis Event Organizer Licenses, Revise Temporary Event Rules
Legislation filed today in the Minnesota Senate would make several changes to the state’s cannabis event law, including removing the initial license fee for cannabis event organizers and updating how temporary cannabis events are approved and regulated.
Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Top $8.5 Million in February, Up Nearly 85% From a Year Ago
Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market brought in $8,521,316 in sales in February, according to a newly released report from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. That’s a sharp increase from the $4,611,846 sold in February 2025, marking a year-over-year gain of roughly 84.8%.
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Rise in Adolescent Cannabis Use Disorder Hospitalizations
A study being published in the May issue of International Journal of Drug Policy and released online ahead of print today finds that state marijuana legalization was not associated with a statistically significant increase in adolescents being hospitalized for cannabis use disorder.
Study: CBD May Reduce a Key Ketamine Side Effect While Preserving Antidepressant Potential
A study published online today by the journal Biological Psychiatry reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce a major side effect of ketamine by targeting a specific receptor in the brain tied to movement and dopamine activity.
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