A proposal that would allow licensed medical marijuana retailers in Washington, D.C. to prepare certain products on-site has advanced to the Committee of the Whole, marking a key step forward in the legislative process.
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Kentucky Republicans File Bill to Allow Cannabis-Infused Beverages at Bars, Restaurants and Festivals
A new proposal filed yesterday in the Kentucky Senate would create a comprehensive regulatory framework for cannabis-infused beverages, allowing them to be sold and served in many of the same venues as alcohol.
Oklahoma Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Allow Counties to Add Up to 15% Tax on Retail Marijuana Sales
The Oklahoma House County and Municipal Government Committee voted 6 to 0 last week to advance legislation that would give counties the option to impose their own tax on retail marijuana sales.
Report: CBD Skincare Market Projected to Reach $17.67 Billion by 2035
The global market for CBD-infused skincare products is expected to grow sharply over the next decade, reaching $17.67 billion by 2035, according to a new report from SNS Insider. The market is estimated at $2.37 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 22.24% through 2035.
Cannabis Industry 401(k) Plans Surpass $71 Million as First-Ever Retirement Report Signals Market Maturity
A new industry report finds that marijuana businesses are rapidly expanding access to retirement benefits, with more than $71 million now held in cannabis-sector 401(k) plans.
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Reach Nearly 3 Billion mg of THC and 1 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026
Florida medical cannabis dispensaries have sold nearly three billion milligrams of THC and nearly one million ounces of smokable cannabis in less than two months so far in 2026, according to new data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
Washington D.C. Medical Marijuana Patient Count Rises to 99,710, Up Over 5,000 Since December
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana market generated $8,741,275 in total sales in January, according to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s January 2026 Medical Cannabis Program Report.
Study: Nearly 30% of North Americans Have Used CBD, More Than Double Europe’s Rate
A new meta-analysis published online by the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that cannabidiol use is substantially more common in North America than in Europe, with nearly three in 10 people in North America reporting lifetime use.
Study: CBD Shields Female Reproductive Organs From Trauma-Related Damage, Reduces Lung and Hormonal Disruption
New research published in Scientific Reports finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the female reproductive system from secondary damage following severe chest trauma, pointing to a potential new role for CBD in trauma-related multi-organ injury.
Study: CBD Protects Insulin-Producing Cells in Obesity, Boosts Key Metabolic Pathway
New research published in Molecular Biology Reports finds that CBD may help protect insulin-producing pancreatic cells in the context of obesity, potentially pointing to a new avenue for addressing metabolic dysfunction linked to high-fat diets.
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