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Utah’s Medical Marijuana Program Surpasses 104,000 Active Patients, October Sales Reach Record $15.6 Million

According to a new report from the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, the state now has 104,686 active medical cannabis patients, with sales reaching a monthly record of $15.6 million in October. The state also reached new highs in cannabis cultivation, with more than 65.6 million grams of biomass harvested during the month, …

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New York’s 500th Licensed Marijuana Store Opens Friday in Rochester, Statewide Sales Top $2 Billion

New York’s legal cannabis industry will mark a significant milestone on Friday as Green Comfort Dispensary in Rochester becomes the state’s 500th licensed recreational marijuana store. The shop, located at 999 S Clinton Ave, is set to open Nov. 14 at 11 a.m., underscoring the expansion of New York’s regulated market and pushing the statewide …

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Study: Cannabinoids Like CBGA, CBN, and CBG May Reduce HIV-Related Pain

Researchers at the University of Mississippi have found that several minor cannabinoids may help alleviate HIV-associated pain, offering potential new directions for personalized treatment. The study, published in NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Therapeutics, explored how cannabinoids interact with the HIV-1 regulatory protein Tat, which plays a role in chronic pain among people living with HIV (PLWH). …

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Industrial Cannabis Market Valued at $73 Billion in 2025, Expected to Surpass $196 Billion by 2034

The global industrial cannabis market is on pace for explosive growth, projected to rise from $73.55 billion in 2025 to $196.4 billion by 2034, according to new data from Towards FnB. That’s an 11.53% compound annual growth rate, underscoring the expanding demand for cannabis products across industries ranging from hemp textiles and wellness to construction …

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Minnesota Accepting Applications for $10.9 Million in CanRenew Grants Through January 12

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has opened applications for the next round of CanRenew grant funding, a program “created to support communities harmed by decades of marijuana prohibition.” The CanRenew program, funded at $10.9 million, was established under the state’s 2023 cannabis legalization law. Its goal is to help rebuild and strengthen communities …

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Study: Cannabidiol Suppresses Tumor Growth in Colon Cancer by Targeting Metabolic Pathways

Researchers in China have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may inhibit colon cancer progression by disrupting the tumor’s altered metabolic activity, offering a potential new strategy for treating colon adenocarcinoma (COAD). In the study, published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine and conducted by researchers at The Affiliated Central Hospital of Shenyang Medical College and …

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Vireo Growth Reports 264% Revenue Surge in Q3, Driven by Acquisitions and Minnesota’s Adult-Use Launch

Vireo Growth Inc. reported $91.7 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2025, a 264% increase from the same period last year. The Minnesota-based company also completed a debt refinancing expected to cut annual interest expenses by $10 million and closed the quarter with $117 million in cash on hand.

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Poll Finds 92% of Likely Florida Voters Believe Marijuana Legalization Should Be Decided by Them, Not Lawmakers

Florida voters across the political spectrum say it should be up to them, not state lawmakers, whether to legalize adult-use marijuana, according to a new survey conducted for Smart & Safe Florida. A memo dated November 6 from Republican pollsters Tony Fabrizio and David Lee, and first reported by Florida’s Voice News, shows that 92% …

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Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Top $25 Million in October, Reach $240.9 Million in 2025

Arkansas medical cannabis patients have purchased $240.9 million worth of product in 2025 as of November 1, according to new figures released today by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). That total is about $13 million higher than the same period in 2024, when sales reached $227.8 million. Patients bought 6,883 pounds of medical …

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Missouri Marijuana Sales Top $127 Million in October, Year-to-Date Reaches $1.26 Billion (15% Higher than Previous Year)

Missouri’s legal marijuana market posted $127.63 million in October sales, bringing the year-to-date total to $1.26 billion. Data released today by the Department of Health and Senior Services shows that adult-use sales reached $113.43 million for the month, continuing to make up the vast majority of overall revenue. Medical marijuana added $14.20 million, keeping patient …

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