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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: Topical CBD Gel an “Effective Candidate For an Anti-Inflammatory Agent”

 The topical administration of 1% CBD gel “is a potentially effective candidate for an anti-inflammatory agent”, states a new study using animal models. The study …

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North Carolina Tribe Legalizes Marijuana, $50 Million Marijuana Superstore to Open to Everyone 21+

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina have given approval to a referendum to legalize recreational marijuana with almost 70% …

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Maine: August is Fourth Straight Month With Record-Breaking Marijuana Sales

Maine marijuana sales reached record highs in August, the fourth straight month where a new sales record was set. According to data released by the …

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CA Assembly Votes 42 to 11 to Legalize Psychedelics

The full California Assembly has voted to pass legislation to legalize the personal possession of certain psychedelics. The Assembly voted 42 to 11 to pass …

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Study: Psilocybin Treatment Associated With “Clinically Significant Sustained Reduction in Depressive Symptoms”

In a new study a single dose of psilocybin was associated “with a clinically significant sustained reduction in depressive symptoms and functional disability”, with minimal …

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Poll: 60% in Florida Support Initiative to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

According to new polling a large majority of voters in Florida support the legalization of marijuana. Conducted by the University of South Florida and Florida …

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Amendment Filed in US Congress to Block Federal Agencies from Testing Applicants for Marijuana

A federal amendment filed in the United States Congress would prohibit most federal agencies from testing job applicants for marijuana. Filed by Representative Robert Garcia, …

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Teamsters Ratify Contracts With Green Thumb Industries, Covers Three Illinois Dispensaries

Teamsters Local 777 members at three dispensaries operated by Rise – a subsidiary of the multi-state marijuana company Green Thumb Industries (GTI) – have ratified …

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Maryland: Over $90 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in August

In the second month of legal recreational marijuana sales, Maryland’s marijuana industry saw over $90 million in sales. Licensed marijuana retail outlets sold $91.7 million …

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Colorado Governor Sends Letter to President Biden In Support of Rescheduling Marijuana

On Tuesday Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to President Biden declaring support for the Department of Health’s recent request to reschedule marijuana. “We …

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