May 05 2025
Florida’s medical marijuana market brought in $161,736,755 in sales during the month of April, according to data released by research firm Headset. This brings the state’s 2025 total to over $610 million, solidifying Florida’s role as the largest medical-only marijuana market in the United States. Headset revised the sales total for March, lowering the total …
May 04 2025
A group of 27 state lawmakers in Pennsylvania filed legislation today that would legalize marijuana for adult use, including establishing a regulated market for licensed sales and expunging certain past convictions. House Bill 1200 would allow adults 21 and older to purchase marijuana products through state-licensed retailers overseen by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The …
May 04 2025
Thousands of protesters gathered in Mexico City over the weekend, calling on lawmakers to legalize marijuana and end criminal penalties for personal use and cultivation. The large-scale demonstration, held Saturday in the heart of the capital, featured marchers demanding the right to freely consume marijuana without fear of legal harassment. Many also called for the …
May 04 2025
A new study from researchers at Qinghai University and the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that a CBD-based hydrogel significantly improves healing in skin injuries caused by combined radiation and trauma, offering a promising new treatment for patients undergoing tumor surgery followed by radiotherapy. The study, published in Phytomedicine, tested various formulations of …
May 03 2025
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed legislation that would have revised labeling requirements for medical marijuana products and expanded delivery options for patients. The bill, House Bill 1989, was approved by the House in an 84 to 14 vote and by the Senate 30 to 10. Despite its broad bipartisan support, Governor Youngkin rejected the …
May 03 2025
Most Georgia voters believe marijuana should be legal for recreational use, according to a new poll showing a notable shift in public opinion. A survey conducted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found that nearly 56% of Georgians now support legalizing marijuana for adult use—up from 46% in a similar poll from 2017. The increase marks the …
May 02 2025
California’s marijuana industry is sounding the alarm over a looming tax hike, but state officials say the increase is moving forward regardless. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has confirmed that the state’s cannabis excise tax rate will rise from 15% to 19% on July 1. The 26% increase is the maximum allowed …
May 02 2025
Oregon licensed marijuana retailers sold $78,752,467 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in April, pushing the year-to-date total to $304 million. According to data released today by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, “usable marijuana”—primarily dried flower—accounted for the largest share of April sales at $34.5 million, representing 43% of the monthly total. Concentrates followed …
May 02 2025
From cancer and chronic pain to epilepsy, autism, and metabolic disorders, dozens of peer-reviewed studies published in 2025 have added to the growing body of evidence supporting the therapeutic value of cannabis and its constituents. Researchers across the globe have examined cannabinoids like CBD, THC, CBG, THCV, and even lesser-known compounds, uncovering potential benefits in …
May 02 2025
A renowned fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco has teamed up with a California cannabis farm to create its own custom marijuana strain. Lazy Bear, which holds two Michelin stars, has partnered with Sonoma Hills Farm to debut “The Lazy Bear Reserve,” a strain they describe as a refined “social tonic” intended for upscale gatherings. The …
