A Maryland House committee approved legislation today that would allow the state’s micro dispensaries to employ twice as many workers while also changing training requirements for cannabis agents.
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D.C. Resolution Filed to Extend Temporary Medical Marijuana Cards, Eliminate Passport-Style Photo Requirement
A resolution filed last week in the District of Columbia would make several changes to the District’s medical cannabis program, including extending temporary patient cards and removing the requirement to submit a passport-style photo.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Rises to 115,275, Up Over 5,000 From a Year Ago
Arkansas’ medical marijuana program continues to grow, with 115,275 active patient ID cards recorded as of March 14, 2026, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. That is up by 5,016 from the 110,259 active cards listed as of March 15, 2025, based on the state figures shown in the comparison provided. The increase marks …
FDA Sends CBD Compliance and Enforcement Policy for White House Review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has submitted a notice titled Cannabidiol (CBD) Products Compliance and Enforcement Policy for review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 13. The filing is listed on Reginfo.gov as a pending EO 12866 regulatory review, with the action classified as a notice rather than …
Maryland Cannabis Sales Reach $92.4 Million in February, Up 5% From Previous Year, Even as Flower Prices Fall 13%
Maryland’s legal cannabis market brought in $92,369,430 in sales in February 2026, with about $75 million coming from the adult-use market and the remaining roughly $17.4 million from medical sales. That total was up from $88.03 million sold in February 2025 and about $89 million sold in February 2024. Through the first two months of …
Pew Poll: Only 23% of Americans Say Marijuana Use Is Morally Wrong
A new Pew Research Center survey of 25 countries found Americans are among the least likely in the world to say using marijuana is morally wrong, underscoring how far public attitudes in the U.S. have shifted as legalization spreads across the country.
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Top 4.18 Billion mg of THC and 1.42 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026
Florida medical marijuana dispensaries sold more than 4.18 billion milligrams of THC and over 1.42 million ounces of smokeable marijuana so far in 2026, according to new data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
Study: CBD and Probiotics May Work Together to Support the Gut-Brain Axis
A study published in CNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets finds that cannabidiol (CBD) and probiotics may have complementary effects on the gut-brain axis, a communication system linking the digestive tract and central nervous system.
Avicanna Sponsors University of Calgary Trial on Oral THC Dosing for Anxiety and Stress
Avicanna says it is sponsoring a new clinical trial at the University of Calgary that will examine how different oral doses of THC affect anxiety, stress and related responses in healthy adults.
Vermont Senate Committee Approves Bill to Double Cannabis Purchase Limits and Allow Events and Deliveries
A Vermont Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would make changes to the state’s marijuana laws, including expanding possession and purchase limits, and allowing cannabis events and deliveries.
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