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Oklahoma Governor Calls for Coordinated Action to “Protect Oklahomans from Psychoactive Marijuana Byproducts”

Today, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a coordinated statewide effort “for enforcement against the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and sale of psychoactive marijuana byproducts that pose a growing risk to public health and safety across Oklahoma. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Director …

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Delaware Governor Signs Bill Updating Background Check Rules for Marijuana Industry, 2025 Launch of Adult-Use Market Still Possible

On Friday, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help run a licensed marijuana business. “Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry is going to create good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state to help pay for schools, housing, and healthcare. …

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Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $98 Million in March, Bringing 2025 Total to Over $280 Million

Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $98,001,029 in total sales for March 2025, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Of that amount, $56.3 million came from dried marijuana flower, $29 million from concentrates, and $12 million from edibles. The average price per gram in March was $8.72, a drop from the $9 average …

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Green Thumb Opening 22nd RISE Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Florida, Their 104th Nationwide

RISE Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced today that RISE Dispensary Ocala, the company’s 22nd retail location in Florida and 104th nationwide, will open on April 29. Located at 3873 SW College Road, the dispensary will offer medical patients a diverse collection of cannabis products from brands including RYTHM, …

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Montana Senate Approves Resolution for Study on Marijuana’s Public Health and Safety Impacts

The Montana Senate has approved Senate Joint Resolution 48 in a decisive 42 to 4 vote during its second reading on Friday, advancing the measure closer to final passage. Sponsored by State Senators Mallerie Yakawich (R), Greg Hertz (R), and Tom McGillvray (R), the resolution calls for an interim study of the public health and …

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CBD Found to Significantly Reduce Seizures Across Multiple Forms of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in New Study

A new study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior found that cannabidiol (CBD) may be a highly effective adjunct treatment for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), helping to significantly lower seizure frequency across a variety of epilepsy types. Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, the …

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70% of New Hampshire Residents Support Legalizing Marijuana, New Poll Finds

Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in New Hampshire, according to a new Granite State Poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. The poll found that 70% of New Hampshire residents strongly or somewhat support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Support has increased slightly since …

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Study: Gel-Based CBD Reduces Stress in Shelter Dogs, Shows Promise for Veterinary Use

A new study explored the effects of CBD oil and CBD gel on stress levels in shelter dogs, finding both to be safe and potentially effective. Researchers from the University of California published a study in Veterinary Sciences evaluating how daily oral supplementation of CBD oil and CBD gel impacted dogs experiencing solitary confinement-induced stress. …

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Edible Cannabis Possession Limits Across the 24 Legal Marijuana States (as of April 2025)

As of April 2025, 24 U.S. states have legalized adult-use marijuana. In each of these states, it varies significantly how much cannabis edibles, in both solid and liquid forms, an individual is allowed to possess. Most states regulate edibles based on THC content rather than by the total weight of the edible product, but that’s …

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National Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including Majority of Republicans

A new national poll shows that voters across all political affiliations overwhelmingly support legalizing recreational marijuana, in addition to backing a series of reforms such as reschuling. The survey, conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, found that 66% of registered voters favor legalization, compared to just 25% opposed. Among Republicans and Republican-leaning voters, support stood …

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