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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.

Texas Senate Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Compassionate-Use Program Scheduled for Public Hearing on March 3

A Texas bill that would expand the state’s Compassionate-Use Program for low-THC medical marijuana products has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 3 …

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MAPS Releases Template to Assist in Federal Drug Sentencing Reform Efforts

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has led the psychedelic movement since 1986, has released a template comment letter to assist …

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Cannabis Awards at the California State Fair Returns for 2025 With New Award Categories

Submissions for the fourth annual California Cannabis Awards at the California State Fair, with more than 150 medals up for grabs, will open on Saturday, …

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Oklahoma Senate Committee Approves Bill to Require Marijuana Dispensaries and Growers to Be 3,000 Feet from Schools

A key Oklahoma Senate committee has approved a bill to triple the distance medical cannabis businesses must be from school entrances. The Senate Business and …

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Study: Daily Cannabis Use Associated With Higher Rates of Opioid Cessation Among People With Chronic Pain

A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that daily marijuana use may increase the likelihood of stopping unregulated opioid use among …

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Minnesota: Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Liquor Wholesalers to Sell Low-Potency Hemp Edibles

A new bipartisan measure introduced today in the Minnesota House of Representatives would authorize liquor wholesalers to purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles. House File …

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Nevada Resolution Urging Federal Action on Psychedelic Research and Rescheduling Filed by 27 Lawmakers

A bicameral coalition of 27 Nevada lawmakers has introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to take action on the therapeutic use of psilocybin, psilocin, …

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Report: Nearly 15,000 Marijuana Dispensaries Now Operating in the U.S., Cannabis Industry Supports 440,000 Full-Time Jobs

A newly released report from Flowhub highlights the rapid growth of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets across the United States, revealing that nearly 15,000 are …

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High Times’ Intellectual Property Once Again Up for Sale

The intellectual property of the cannabis brand High Times, including its magazine, Cannabis Cup events, and trademarks, is back on the market. The assets, which …

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North Dakota House Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

The North Dakota House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1596, a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession, by a vote of 76 to 17. Under …

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