Michigan’s marijuana industry reported $267 million in sales in October, bringing the total so far for 2025 to $2.7 billion, according to new data from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Adult-use retailers reported $267,361,787 in October revenue, led by more than 115,000 pounds of flower sold and nearly 431,580 pounds of infused edibles. Vape cartridges accounted …
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Study: CO2-Extracted High-CBD Cannabis Extract Shows Strong Anti-Inflammatory and Pain-Relieving Effects
A new pharmacology study evaluating a high-CBD cannabis extract produced through supercritical CO2 extraction reports notable reductions in inflammation and pain responses, adding to growing evidence that cannabis extracts have meaningful therapeutic value. Researchers analyzed the extract, derived from the CIM-CS-64 genotype, using a full suite of chemical profiling tools. The team identified 62 compounds, …
Hemp Flour Significantly Boosts Bread’s Nutrition With Only Minor Effects on Flavor
Researchers at the University of Parma tested breads made with 10%, 15% and 25% hemp flour (a mix of Felina 32 and Futura 75) and found clear and significant nutritional gains with modest impacts on flavor. Compared to standard wheat loaves, hemp-fortified breads delivered more protein, more polyunsaturated fats—especially linolenic (omega-3) and linoleic (omega-6) acids—and …
Senate Gives Final Approval to Shutdown-Ending Spending Package, Sending it to House With Hemp Ban Included
The full U.S. Senate has given final approval to a bill that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, and ban most hemp products nationwide The bill, passed Monday evening, now moves to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers will decide whether to keep the hemp restrictions in place as part of the …
U.S. Senate Rejects Amendment to Remove Hemp Ban From Shutdown-Ending Spending Bill
Lawmakers in the United States Senate have rejected an attempt to remove a provision that would place a nationwide ban on most hemp products. The vote to table the amendment by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), effectively killing it, keeps the hemp language intact as the chamber prepares to give the overall spending bill final approval, …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Hit $24.6 Million in October, Second Highest Month on Record
Connecticut’s legal marijuana market recorded $24,669,523 in sales during October, marking the second highest monthly total since the state launched legal retail. The new figure, released today by the Department of Consumer Protection, pushes year-to-date sales to $233,949,917. October’s total surpasses the roughly $23 million sold in October 2024, even though prices have dropped sharply …
Massachusetts Bill to Tightly Regulate Hemp-Derived Beverages Approved by Committee
A proposal to regulate hemp-derived beverages in Massachusetts was approved today by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. Filed today as Senate Bill 2663, the measure would create an entirely new regulatory framework for hemp-derived beverages, aligning them with the systems used …
Maine Marijuana Sales Reach $21.3 Million in October, $212 Million Year-to-Date, as Prices Hit New Record Low
Maine’s adult-use marijuana market posted another strong month in October, generating $21.3 million in retail sales even as prices continued a steady decline that has pushed the average cost per gram to a new all-time low of $6.47. According to newly released data from the Office of Cannabis Policy, October’s total includes roughly $11.6 million …
U.S. Senate Advances Bill to End Government Shutdown, Impose National Ban on Hemp Products Above 0.4mg THC
The U.S. Senate has advanced a spending package to end the government shutdown, by a vote of 60 to 40. Included in the legislation is a nationwide ban on hemp products that contain above 0.4mg THC. The Senate’s vote officially ends debate on the bill through a cloture motion. It’s expected to receive final approval …
San Diego City Council Votes Unanimously to Tighten Restrictions on Marijuana Deliveries
San Diego officials are moving to tighten oversight of the city’s marijuana market amid complaints that unlicensed delivery operators are skirting local rules and undercutting licensed retailers. The push comes as licensed cannabis retailers like A Green Alternative in Otay Mesa argue that untaxed delivery companies have been competing unfairly for years. The dispensary has …
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