The Oregon House has approved House Bill 4142 in a decisive 39 to 3 vote, advancing legislation that would expand protections and access for medical marijuana patients in certain care settings. The measure now heads to the Senate, where it has been referred to the Health Care Committee for consideration.
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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.
Study Finds Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Cognitive Scores in Patients With Psychotic Disorders
A study published in Pathophysiology reports that cannabis use was associated with higher cognitive performance among individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders, challenging common assumptions about marijuana’s impact on cognition in this population.
Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill Requiring Care Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients
A bill that would require certain health care facilities in Washington to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while receiving care took another step forward today, clearing a key Senate panel with strong bipartisan support.
Missouri Launches ‘Verified Dispensary’ Program to Help Consumers Identify State-Licensed Cannabis Stores and Products
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Cannabis Regulation, is implementing a new initiative designed to help cannabis patients and consumers identify licensed dispensaries and cannabis products regulated by DHSS. The Verified Dispensary: We’re on the List initiative provides tools to support informed purchasing decisions, including a state-issued decal linked to …
Green Thumb Expands Credit Facility by $50 Million, Bringing Total to $189 Million Through 2029
Green Thumb Industries announced today that it has secured an additional $50 million in senior debt financing, increasing its existing syndicated credit facility to $189 million.
Canada Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record at CA$503.7 Million in December, 2025 Total Tops CA$5.6 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with its strongest month on record, generating CA$503.664 million in sales in December. The figure marks a new all-time monthly high and pushes the nation’s annual total to more than CA$5.6 billion.
National Coalition Launches Initiative to Expand Medical Cannabis Access for Women’s Health Conditions
The Women’s Cannabis Project, in collaboration with Association of Cannabinoid Specialists, Chicago NORML, and Society of Cannabis Clinicians, today announced the launch of a coordinated national campaign to expand medical cannabis access for women’s health conditions, beginning with Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, and Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD).
Hawaii Senate Committees Unanimously Approve Bill to Allow Dispensaries to Sell Cannabis Seeds to Patients
A Hawaii bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to sell viable cannabis seeds to registered patients has been given approval by two Senate committees, both unanimously.
Minnesota Has Issued 135 Cannabis Business Licenses Including Nearly 100 Retail Locations
Minnesota’s legal marijuana market continues to take shape, with new data from the Office of Cannabis Management showing 135 cannabis business licenses issued so far alongside nearly 100 adult-use retail sites now licensed across the state.
U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.25 Billion in January, Up Over 10% From a Year Ago
According to an analysis of state sales data conducted by The Marijuana Herald, legal marijuana sales across the U.S. reached $2.25 billion last month, an increase of over 10% from January 2025.
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