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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 CBD Treatment Can Enhance Social Interactions in Animal Model of Autism

Acute treatment with as little as 10 mg/kg of purified CBD “can enhance social interaction preference in male mice that are otherwise socially deficient”, according …

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Rhode Island Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Possession and Cultivation Scheduled for Committee Consideration

Legislation that would legalize the possession of up to an ounce of psilocybin – the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms – has been scheduled …

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New York Senate Passes Bill Allowing Tax Deductions for Marijuana Businesses

Just three days after its introduction a New York bill to allow marijuana businesses to take standard state tax deductions has been passed by the …

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Arkansas: $23.9 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in April, $94 Million Year-to-Date

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were just shy of $24 million in April, according to data released by the Department of Finance and Administration. The …

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Arkansas Bill Establishing Gun Rights for Medical Marijuana Patients Becomes Law

Arkansas legislation that codifies gun rights for medical marijuana patients has become law. House Bill 1784 amends Arkansas’ gun laws to explicitly establish legal rights …

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Louisiana Marijuana Expungement Bill Passed by Legislature, Sent to Governor

Louisiana’s full legislature has passed legislation that would allow for the quick expungement (removal from records) of convictions related to marijuana possession. Louisiana’s Senate voted …

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Illinois: $132 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, Year-to-Date Total Almost $650 Million

According to data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the state sold over $130 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products …

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Study: Marijuana Use Associated With Lower Risk of Liver Steatosis (aka Fatty Liver Disease)

According to a new study published by the journal PLOS One, adults with a history of marijuana use are less likely than non-users to be …

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Poll: 70% in Louisiana Support Ending Marijuana Prohibition

An overwhelming majority of adults in Louisiana support ending the state’s prohibition on recreational marijuana, according to new polling. According to the poll, conducted by …

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New York Bill Would Allow Marijuana Businesses to Take Tax Deductions

Legislation filed today in the New York Senate would allow marijuana businesses that are legal under state law to take tax deductions that they otherwise …

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