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Study: Medical Marijuana Linked to Sustained Improvements in Sleep Quality Over One Year

A yearlong study following adults newly enrolled in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program found sustained improvements in self-reported sleep quality, with benefits appearing early and remaining stable over time. The research was conducted by investigators from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and published in the Journal of Cannabis Research.

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Florida Medical Cannabis Program Has 930,779 Registered Patients, 737 Licensed Dispensaries

Florida’s medical marijuana program now has 930,779 registered patients, and 737 operating dispensaries, according to a new report released by the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use. The report shows the program maintaining its position as the largest medical marijuana system in the country, with the state processing complete patient applications in …

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Washington Senator Prefiles Bill to Create State-Regulated Medical Psilocybin Program

A Washington State senator has prefiled legislation for the 2026 session that would establish a regulated medical psilocybin program under the supervision of the Department of Health.

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Ohio Governor Signs Senate Bill 56 Into Law, Overhauling Ohio’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Program

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today officially signed Senate Bill 56 into law, finalizing a sweeping rewrite of a voter-approved marijuana program after months of negotiations in the Legislature.

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Canada’s Legal Marijuana Sales Hit CA$451 Million in October as 2025 Total Tops CA$4.5 Billion

Canada’s legal marijuana industry recorded CA$451.7 million in nationwide sales in October, according to newly released data, marking another solid month for the country’s regulated market.

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New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Bill to Overhaul Hemp Regulations, Sending it to Full Senate

A sweeping overhaul of New Jersey’s hemp laws cleared a major hurdle this week, as a substitute version of Senate Bill 4509 was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and sent to the full Senate for consideration.

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Poll: Over 80% of Idaho Voters Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana

A new poll of likely Idaho voters shows overwhelming support for legalizing medical marijuana, with a strong majority saying they would back a ballot measure if the election were held today.

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Arizona Bill Would Expand Medical Marijuana Use for Terminally Ill Patients in Care Facilities

Arizona State Representative Selina Bliss (R) filed House Bill 2081 today, proposing changes to the state’s medical marijuana law that would expand access for terminally ill patients, particularly those receiving care in hospitals, hospice settings, and long-term care facilities.

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Here is President Trump’s Full Executive Order on Cannabis Rescheduling and CBD

President Trump on December 18 signed a sweeping executive order directing the federal government to finalize the rescheduling of marijuana. The order instructs the Department of Justice to complete the process of moving marijuana to Schedule III under federal law, while also laying out a framework for improving research access, updating hemp-derived cannabinoid regulations, and …

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Scotts Miracle-Gro Praises President Trump’s Cannabis Rescheduling Order

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company today expressed support for President Trump’s executive order to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. “With 39 states already legalizing cannabis in some form, rescheduling to a lower level drug on the federal level has been long overdue,” said Chairman and CEO Jim Hagedorn. “President Trump deserves …

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