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Vermont: Over $100 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024, Generating Over $20 Million in Taxes

For the third consecutive month marijuana sales in Vermont topped $12 million. July was the first month in Vermont where marijuana sales reached $12 million. In the months since, the market has maintained sales levels above $12 million. According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, there was $12.08 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold …

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Report Reveals Millennials Account for Largest Share of Pre-Roll Purchases at 45%, Followed by Gen X

 Custom Cones USA, the company behind the smoking accessories brands DaySavers, Smoke Temple, and Fill-a Blunts, today published a white paper in partnership with Headset that provides the deepest analysis of the cannabis industry pre-roll consumer, looking at everything from demographics, purchasing behaviors, consumer preferences, and price points. The report found that Millennials account for the largest share of pre-roll …

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Michigan Marijuana Sales Hit $269 Million in October, Nearing $10 Billion Total

In Michigan, licensed marijuana stores sold nearly $270 million worth of product in October. In October, marijuana and marijuana products generated $269,527,217.05 in sales, according to data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Nearly all sales were for recreational marijuana, with approximately $1 million coming from medical marijuana. These figures represent a slight increase …

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Legal Marijuana Sales in Maryland Top $95 Million in October, $944 Million Year-to-Date

Maryland has continued its strong marijuana sales trend with over $95 million sold in October. According to data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration, there was $96,122,126 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in October, a slight increase from the $93 million sold in September. Sales data includes dried marijuana flower and prerolls, …

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Illinois Launches $7M Cannabis Research Institute

Illinois is investing $7 million in a new Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) to examine marijuana’s effects on individuals and communities. The funding, from the state’s Department of Human Services, will support the institute’s mission to provide comprehensive research on the scientific and socio-economic impacts of cannabis use and production. The CRI, set to be led …

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New Study Reveals Promise of Minor Cannabinoids for Psychiatric Disorders

A new systematic review from Utrecht University in the Netherlands explores the potential of minor cannabinoids in treating psychiatric disorders. Published in European Neuropsychopharmacology, the study offers fresh insight into how these lesser-known compounds might aid in addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. The research highlights the growing interest in cannabinoids for mental …

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Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings Selected to Participate in DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (OTCMKTS: CBIH) announce recently that it was selected from a competitive field of numerous companies as one of the few U.S. bioscience cannabis companies invited to participate in the DEA hearings on the rescheduling of marijuana. Represented by CEO, Mr. Dante Picazo, CBIH will present clinical trial data showcasing the therapeutic …

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US Treasury: Over 830 Banks Now Serving State-Legal Marijuana Businesses

Over 830 financial institutions nationwide have filed with the U.S. Treasury Department to disclose their relationships with licensed cannabis businesses, according to quarterly data from the department. This marks a modest increase from last year’s figures and is nearly double the number of banks and credit unions that reported partnerships with the cannabis industry in …

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Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Prefiled in Texas Senate

Legislation that would make recreational marijuana legal for those 21 and older throughout Texas was prefiled yesterday in the Texas Senate, in preparation for the upcoming session. Senate Bill 335 was filed by Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D) yesterday, one day after State Representative Jessica Gonzalez filed companion bill House Bill 1208. Both measure would allow …

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Study Highlights CBD’s Potential to Protect Lung Cells from Radiation-Induced Damage

Researchers at University Hospital of the Technical University of Munich have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect lung endothelial cells from the harmful side effects of radiation, which they outline in a new study. Published in the journal Cancers, the study investigated CBD’s ability to shield the lung’s microvasculature from oxidative stress and inflammation …

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