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Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Stress and Improved Sleep in Veterans, Unlike Alcohol

Cannabis use among veterans is associated with reduced stress and improved sleep quality on the same day, according to a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, the University of Washington, and the University of California Berkeley examined daily diary data …

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Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Patient Count Declines for Fourth Straight Month

Oklahoma’s medical marijuana patient count has declined for the fourth consecutive month, continuing a trend that began at the start of 2025. According to new data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, there are 336,798 active patients as of April 2, down slightly from 337,253 in March. That figure was already lower than February’s total …

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New Hampshire Senate Committee Schedules Public Hearing on House-Backed Marijuana Legalization Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on House Bill 198 on April 15 at 1:40 p.m. in Room 100 of the State House. The hearing follows the New Hampshire House of Representatives approving HB 198 with a 208 to 125 vote last month. The legislation, introduced by State Representatives Jared Sullivan, Jonah …

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Report: Cannabis Edibles Market Projected to Surpass $54 Billion by 2034, Fueled by Innovation and Expanding Legalization

The cannabis edibles market, valued at $12.3 billion in 2024, is on track to skyrocket to $54 billion by 2034, according to a new industry report. This surge—driven by shifting consumer preferences, growing legalization, and rapid product innovation—represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% over the next decade. As more states and countries …

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Missouri Distributes $5.4 Million in Marijuana Funds to Veterans, Public Defenders, and More, Bringing Fiscal Year Total to Above $50 Million

Today, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $5,459,169 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to agencies supporting veterans and public offenders, among others. DHSS transfers funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to the following recipient agencies:

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The Complete History of 4/20, the World’s Biggest Marijuana Holiday

April 20, known simply as 420, has become the most recognized holiday in marijuana culture—a day of celebration, protest, and unity. But how did a random number become synonymous with marijuana? The story begins not with politicians or activists—though both now use the 4/20 moniker to push legislation and agendas—but with a group of high …

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Connecticut Marijuana Sales Reach $24.2 Million in March, $70 Million So Far in 2025

Connecticut marijuana retailers brought in $24,247,692 in total sales in March, with $17,702,259 coming from adult-use transactions and $6,545,433 from medical marijuana purchases. In total, 696,424 marijuana products were sold throughout the month, nearly 80,000 more than in February, according to the state’s Department of Consumer Protection. Products were split between 495,889 for recreational customers …

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Florida Department of Health: Medical Cannabis Patients Now Total 907,575, Continuing Steady Growth

According to data released this week by the Florida Department of Health (DOH), there is over 907,000 registered medical cannabis patients in the state. According to the DOH, there is 907,575 patients as of April 8. This marks an increase of 5,009 since March 10, and 7,025 since the beginning of the year. Since April …

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Colorado Garnered Over $56 Million in Marijuana Tax Revenue in First Quarter of 2025

Colorado collected over $18 million in marijuana tax revenue and fees in March, bringing the total for the first quarter of the year to over $56 million, according to data released by the Department of Revenue. The $18,567,384 in marijuana taxes brought in by the state in March brings the total for 2025 to $56,849,469, …

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New York Senate Advances Bill Allowing Parolees and Probationers to Work in Marijuana Industry

A New York bill that would remove restrictions preventing individuals on parole, probation, or other forms of state supervision from working in the marijuana industry has been approved through a second reading in the state’s Senate. Senate Bill 6181, sponsored by Senator Kevin Parker (D), would update state law to ensure that individuals required to …

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