Researchers from the Graduate University of Advanced Technology in Iran report in a new study that a combined treatment of melatonin and zinc oxide nanoparticles can significantly improve growth, stress tolerance, nutrient uptake, and cannabinoid production in Cannabis sativa. The study, published in the journal Plant Nano Biology, is titled Synergistic Effects of Melatonin and …
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Arizona’s Cannabis Industry Surpasses $255 Million in Taxes From Over $1 Billion in Sales in 2025
Arizona generated $22,270,239 in marijuana tax revenue in November, according to newly released figures from the Arizona Department of Revenue, putting the 2025 total above $255 million. The total reflects tax collections from adult-use and medical marijuana sales, including the state’s 16% excise tax that applies only to adult-use purchases.
Massachusetts Senate Committee Advances Resolution to Study Including Hemp and Marijuana in State’s Definition of Agriculture
A Massachusetts legislative committee has advanced a resolution that would initiate a formal study on whether the growing and cultivation of hemp and marijuana should be explicitly included in the state’s legal definition of agriculture. Senate Bill 2806, which replaces earlier legislation filed as Senate Bill 70, authorizes the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries …
U.S. Congress: RESPECT Resolution Gains Three New Sponsors, Bringing Total to 11
The RESPECT Resolution picked up three additional backers this week, marking the first notable expansion of support since its introduction last week, bringing the total number of sponsors to 11. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jared Huffman (D-WI), and LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) signed onto the measure Tuesday, joining the growing coalition pushing for federal action to …
Ohio Governor DeWine Says He Will Sign Bill Overhauling Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Law
Governor Mike DeWine said today that he intends to sign Senate Bill 56, a sweeping rewrite of Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana system that cleared the Legislature after months of negotiations. His announcement comes just two days after lawmakers finalized the measure and sent it to his desk.
Massachusetts Approves Final Rules for Cannabis Lounges and On-Site Consumption
Massachusetts regulators just voted to finalize rules governing social cannabis consumption, approving a comprehensive regulatory package that paves the way for cannabis lounges, on-site consumption at retailers, and licensed consumption at events. The unanimous 4 to 0 vote, taken Wednesday by the Cannabis Control Commission, moves forward an element of the state’s adult-use law that …
Ohio Now Has 186 Licensed Marijuana Stores, With 95 More in Provisional Status
Ohio’s marijuana retail landscape continues to expand, with newly released licensing data showing the state now has 186 dispensaries that hold active certificates of operation. This marks the largest number of licensed outlets since adult-use sales began, and it reflects a steady pace of approvals from the Division of Cannabis Control throughout 2025, including 27 …
Florida Representative Files Bill to Tighten Medical Marijuana Rules and Expand Health Programs
Florida Representative Anne Gerwig (R) introduced a wide-ranging health policy bill today that updates several state programs while imposing new restrictions on where medical marijuana businesses can operate. The 16-page measure makes targeted changes across multiple statutes, with some of the most notable updates focused on Florida’s medical marijuana system.
U.S. Senate Bill Would Create National Framework for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, Limit Products to 5mg THC Per Serving
A new Senate Bill would establish national standards for hemp-derived cannabinoids while preserving the authority of states to decide how products like CBD are regulated. Sponsored by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act it set to be formally introduced tomorrow, December 11, with details of the proposal …
Florida GOP Lawmaker Files Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Access, Increase Supply Limits, and Loosen Key Restrictions
Florida State Representative Bill Partington (R) filed legislation today that would significantly revise Florida’s medical marijuana framework, including expanded eligibility, longer ID card durations, and major changes to physician requirements and supply limits. House Bill 719 would allow patients who have been prescribed certain Schedule II opioid medications to qualify for medical marijuana.
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