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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.

Bahamas Attorney General and Health Minister Introduce Marijuana Legalization Proposal

Attorney General Ryan Pinder and Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville have announced legislation that would make marijuana legal for medical and religious use through …

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Study Finds Cannabis Extracts “Have Great Ability for Preventing Breast Cancer” Growth

According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Toxicology in Vitro, cannabis-based extracts “have great abilities for preventing breast cancer cell metastasis in …

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There’s Over 100 Legal Marijuana Strains in Massachusetts, a 900% Increase From 2018

There’s currently over 100 active marijuana strains in Massachusetts’ legal marijuana industry, according to the state’s Cannabis Control Commission. As of earlier this month, there …

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Court Rules New Jersey Police Department Must Reinstate Another Officer Fired for Marijuana

A court has ruled that the Jersey City Police Department must reinstate a second officer fired for marijuana and must give them backpay. Administrative Law …

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Mississippi: Over $4 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in July

Despite having one of the most restrictive medical marijuana laws in the nation, Mississippi dispensaries sold over $4 million in medical marijuana products in July. …

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Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Gives Approval to Marijuana Legalization Initiative

The Ohio Ballot Board has voted unanimously to advance an initiative to legalize marijuana, the last step necessary for it to be placed on the …

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California Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafes Moved to Second Reading in Senate, Already Passed Assembly

Legislation to legalize marijuana cafes in California has been amended in the second and ordered to a second reading. In June the California Senate passed …

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New Jersey: $185 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold During Q2, 2023

In the second quarter of this year licensed New Jersey marijuana stores sold $185.19 million in product. According to data compiled and released by the …

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Study: THC/CBD Can Help Combat Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

A combination of the cannabis compounds THC and CBD is “an appropriate adjuvant agent to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with gynecologic cancer …

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Canada Marijuana Sales Jump to $426 Million in June, $2.4 Billion Year-to-Date

Canada marijuana sales in June saw a 12% increase from the year prior. In June licensed marijuana stores in Canada sold CA$426.6 million ($316.7 million) …

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