According to a new report by the Urban Institute and Brookings Institution’s Tax Policy Center, Alaska has the highest marijuana tax rate of all states …
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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.
Canada Increases Possession Limit for Marijuana Beverages from 2.1 liters to 17.1 liters
The regulatory body Health Canada has announced a drastic increase in the possession limit for marijuana beverages. Since Canada legalized marijuana in 2018, the possession …
Report: 42% of Pre-Rolls Sold in the U.S. Are Infused
According to a new report pre-rolls now make up a much larger market share than they did just four years ago, and 42% of pre-rolls …
Activists in Texas City Submit Signatures to Override Council’s Repeal of Marijuana Initiative
Activists in Harker Heights, Texas have submitted enough signatures to put to a vote a referendum that would repeal the city council’s decision to override …
Report: 37% of Australians Over 14 Have Tried Marijuana, 77.9% Support Decriminalizing it
37% of Australians over the age of 14 have used cannabis at least once, 7.6 million people in total, and a large majority want it …
Study: CBD Has an “Antioxidant and Cardioprotective Effect in Several Pathophysiologies”
According to a new analysis “CBD can prevent cardiac oxidative damage in many conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, or even through the cardiotoxic effects induced …
Study: Both THC and CBD Improve Wound Healing, May be Valuable As Skin Rejuvenators
A new study published this week by the journal Cells has found that phytocannabinoids such as THC and CBD may be useful in skin rejuvenation …
Connecticut: Legal Marijuana Sales Begin January 10th
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has notified licensed marijuana retail outlets that they may begin selling cannabis products to all adults 21 and starting …
Colombia Senate Votes 56 to 3 to Legalize Marijuana
Colombia’s Senate has voted 56 to 3 to pass a constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana for all adults. “Historic plenary approval of the project to regularize #CannabisDeUsoAdulto …
Study: Medical Marijuana Legalization Associated With Reduced Opioid Use and Pain-Related Hospitalization Among Cancer Patients
The legalization of medical marijuana “was associated with a lower rate of opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events” among some new cancer patients, finds a …
