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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 Medical Cannabis Improves Sleep in Insomnia Patients

A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study being published in the upcoming issue of the Journal of Sleep Research has found that medical cannabis improves …

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New York’s First Legal Recreational Marijuana Store Opens December 29

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announced today that the first licensed recreational marijuana store will open on December 29th. Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that …

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D.C. Legislation to Expand Medical Marijuana Program Receives Final Council Approval

By a vote of 13 to 0 the Council of the District of Columbia has given final approval to legislation that will significantly expand the …

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Study: CBD May Improve Muscle Recovery

The marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “has the prospective to become an adequate supplement that may improve muscle recovery”, according to a new study epublished by …

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Chicago Announces Launch of New Cannabis Research Institute

The City of Chicago and the Discovery Partners Institute today announced the launch of the Cannabis Research Institute, a first-of-its-kind center in the Midwest. The …

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Kansas City Dismisses Over 500 Marijuana Cases Following Missouri Legalization

Following Missouri voters legalizing marijuana in last month’s election Kansas City has officially dismissed over 500 pending marijuana cases. “Kansas City Municipal Court has dismissed …

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New Mexico Adds Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders as Qualifying Medical Marijuana Condition

New Mexico health officials have officially added anxiety to the list of conditions that qualify an individual to become a legal medical marijuana patient. The …

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Ohio Marijuana Expungement Bill Passed by Legislature, Sent to Governor

A legislative proposal that would, among other changes, make it so that the possession of marijuana paraphernalia does “not constitute a criminal record” has been …

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Legislation to Encourage Businesses to Use Hemp Products Signed into Law by New York Governor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation that’s designed to promote hemp use among the state’s businesses. Introduced by Senator Michelle Hinchey, …

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Almost 2 Million Marijuana Pardons and Expungements Have Been Issued Since 2018

Government officials have provided nearly 2 million marijuana-related pardons and expungements in recent years, according to an analysis released today by the National Organization for …

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