Signature gathering is now well underway for the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act, with organizers from the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho having numerous events scheduled today and in the coming days. What began last month as a newly launched ballot effort has quickly become a coordinated statewide push, with signature gatherers positioned at public markets, …
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Study Finds Medical Cannabis Linked to Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Including Improved Sleep, Anxiety, and Overall Wellness
A new study published in Clinical Rheumatology reports that patients with fibromyalgia experienced meaningful improvements after beginning treatment with cannabis-based medicinal products. Researchers from Kings College London and Imperial College London reviewed outcomes for 497 adults enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, tracking their progress for up to 18 months. Most participants were women …
U.S. Congress: RESPECT Resolution Introduced to Advance Equity in the Marijuana Industry
Today, Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), and Dina Titus (D-NV), leaders in the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, introduced the Realizing Equitable & Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades (RESPECT) Resolution. “For decades, harsh cannabis laws devastated Black, Brown, and low-income communities”, said said Rep. Omar. “Today, those same communities …
The Best Selling Cannabis Strains in Every Recreational State (as of December 2025)
The nation’s legal marijuana markets saw many of the year’s leading strains continue their strong run in December, even as a handful of new contenders emerged and edged out some longtime staples. Consumer buying habits shifted slightly to close out the year, allowing several rising strains to capture top spots in markets they hadn’t led …
CBD May Help Stabilize Brain Chemistry in People at High Risk for Psychosis, Study Finds
A new study from researchers at King’s College London offers news evidence that cannabidiol could help regulate brain activity tied to memory and early signs of psychosis. The findings, published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, examined how a single dose of CBD affected the relationship between hippocampal glutamate levels and brain activation during a verbal learning …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Reach $147 Million in November, $1.66 Billion in 2025, as Prices Fall to New Record Low
Massachusetts marijuana sales held strong in November, despite prices reaching record lows, with both adult-use and medical markets combining for $147.4 million in monthly revenue. The new data also shows year-to-date totals climbing past $1.66 billion as of December 2, marking another solid year for one of the nation’s most established legal markets. This is …
Chicago Council Committee Approves Ordinance to Restrict Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Sales
A Chicago City Council committee has given approval to an ordinance that would bar all non-dispensary businesses from selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products, sending the proposal to the full council for final consideration. The measure, sponsored by Alderman Marty Quinn, would replace Chicago’s current cannabinoid rules with a significantly tighter system. The ordinance establishes a broad …
Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market Tops $1.5 Billion in Sales Through November, With Flower Leading Nearly Half of All Sales
Florida’s medical marijuana program generated $135,036,120 in November sales, bringing the year-to-date total to roughly $1.51 billion. The new data provided by the research firm Headset underscores the strength of Florida’s medical cannabis indsutry, which is the largest medical-only market in the nation.
Study: Betel Leaf and CBD Formulations Show Strong Antibacterial Activity Against Drug-Resistant Canine Skin Infections
A new study published in Veterinary World and conducted by researchers at Kasetsart University reports that both betel leaf extract and CBD-based formulations offer promising topical alternatives for treating drug-resistant canine pyoderma. The research team evaluated the antibacterial strength of multiple preparations, including betel leaf extract, a betel leaf nanoemulsion, CBD dissolved in ethanol, water-soluble …
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Top $45 Million in November, Pushing All-Time Revenue Past $2 Billion
New Mexico’s marijuana market recorded another strong month in November, reaching $45.9 million in combined sales, pushing all-time revenue above $2 billion. According to new data from the Cannabis Control Division, retailers sold $35.8 million in adult-use marijuana and $10.1 million in medical products during November. Consumers made 814,229 total purchases, including 686,393 recreational transactions …
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