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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.

California Bill to Allow Drive-Thru Marijuana Sales Approved by Committee in 17 to 2 Vote

California’s Assembly Business and Professions Committee has given approval to legislation that would allow licensed marijuana stores serve customers through drive-thru windows. Assembly Bill 2697, …

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Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Marijuana Sales Rewrite, Sending Bill Back With 30-Day Decision Window

Virginia lawmakers have formally rejected Governor Spanberger’s proposed rewrite of legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, sending the measure back to her desk and giving …

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Study Finds CBD and Hemp Seed Oil Improve Jaw Function Over Time in Patients With Myofascial Pain Disorder

Jaw function improved over time in patients with myofascial pain disorder (MPD) who received either cannabidiol (CBD) or hemp seed oil, according to a new …

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Poll: 59% of Americans Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, 84% Back Medical Cannabis

A new national poll shows a clear majority of Americans continue to support legalizing marijuana, with particularly strong backing for medical use and more mixed …

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Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $331 Million in 2026, All-Time Purchases Pass $3.7 Billion Across 40.8 Million Transactions

Ohio’s marijuana market continues to grow at a steady pace, with state figures showing $331,833,272 in combined sales in 2026, as of April 11. That …

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Federal Report: U.S. Hemp Industry Reaches $739 Million in 2025, Up 64% From 2024

A new federal report (PDF) shows the U.S. hemp industry posted a major rebound in 2025, with total production value climbing to $739 million, an …

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DEA Moves to Allow VA Research Program to Import Marijuana Extract and THC for Clinical Trials

A new federal filing shows the Drug Enforcement Administration is considering an application that would allow a Department of Veterans Affairs research program to import …

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Minnesota Survey Finds Youth Marijuana Use Fell Again in 2025

Youth marijuana use in Minnesota continued its long-term decline in 2025, according to new state survey data showing that 96% of students said they had …

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Connecticut House Approves Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Rewriting Hemp and Beverage Rules

Connecticut’s House has given final approval to HB 5350, a wide-ranging cannabis measure that overhauls parts of the state’s marijuana program, updates hemp regulations, and …

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Safe Harbor Launches 401(k) Plan Designed Specifically for Marijuana Industry Workers

Safe Harbor Financial Services has announced the launch of a new 401(k) retirement plan tailored specifically for state-legal marijuana businesses, addressing a long-standing gap that …

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