Vireo Growth and Glass House to Merge California Retail Operations Into 23-Store Marijuana Network Through New Joint Venture

Vireo Growth and Glass House Brands announced Monday that they are forming a joint venture that would combine their California dispensary operations into a single retail platform spanning 23 locations, a move the companies say would create one of the largest marijuana retail networks in the state. Under the agreement, each company would contribute its …

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Virginia Governor Expected to Request Amendments to Bill Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Sales Ahead of Midnight Deadline

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is expected to request multiple amendments today to legislation that would legalize licensed recreational marijuana sales, with the possibility of a sweeping rewrite still on the table as the midnight deadline approaches. Under state law, the governor has until 11:59 p.m. on April 13 to take action on the measure. Her …

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Michigan Marijuana Sales Reach $255 Million in March, All-Time Total Tops $15.7 Billion, Industry Supports 40.7k Jobs

Michigan’s marijuana market generated $255,478,220.79 in combined medical and adult-use sales in March, according to a new monthly report from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. That total included $255,064,160.51 from the adult-use market and $414,060.28 from medical marijuana sales. Compared to the $276,946,009 sold in March 2025, overall sales were down by about 7.8%. However, …

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White House Schedules Two New CBD Policy Meetings for April 16 and 17

The White House has scheduled two new meetings tied to the FDA’s cannabidiol (CBD) enforcement policy, adding to the five stakeholder discussions that already occurred earlier this month. According to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs calendar, Groff North America Inc., a company involved in hemp genetics and botanical operations, is scheduled to meet …

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Study Finds Cannabinoid Compounds Trigger Ferroptosis in Aggressive Brain Cancer Cells

According to a study published by The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. cannabinoid compounds may help kill glioblastoma cells by triggering ferroptosis, a form of iron-dependent cell death. The study was conducted by researchers from Ankara Medipol University. It focused on glioblastoma multiforme, the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor, which is known for its …

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Study: Cannabidiol Shows Potential to Target Key Drivers of Diabetic Heart Disease

A study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy reports cannabidiol (CBD) may help address multiple underlying mechanisms involved in diabetic heart disease. Conducted by researchers from Bowen University, North-West University, Nelson Mandela University, and the University of the Western Cape, the review highlights CBD’s potential to impact several pathways linked to cardiovascular complications in people with …

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Alabama’s Medical Marijuana Market Set to Launch May 4

After years of delays, court fights and repeated licensing setbacks, Alabama’s medical marijuana industry is now on the verge of opening its first dispensary. State officials say Callie’s Apothecary is expected to begin operations in Montgomery on May 4, making it the first dispensary to launch under Alabama’s medical marijuana law. The opening is expected …

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Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $24 Million in March, $71 Million in Q1, as Prices Fall Nearly 30%

Connecticut’s legal marijuana market brought in $24,123,469 in sales in March, pushing the state’s year-to-date total to $71,014,100, according to new state data released today. That puts the market slightly ahead of the roughly $70 million generated during the first three months of 2025, continuing a trend of steady growth even as retail prices continue …

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Mike Tyson to Open Brooklyn Marijuana Consumption Lounge on 4/20

Mike Tyson has announced the launch of a new marijuana consumption lounge in Brooklyn, marking a major expansion of his Tyson 2.0 brand into New York’s legal market. The Tyson 2.0 Consumption Lounge is scheduled to open on April 20 at 733 Flatbush Avenue, offering what is being described as a “premium consumption sanctuary” where …

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Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million in March as 2026 Total Reaches $292 Million

Maryland’s legal marijuana market brought in $100,878,456 in sales in March, pushing the state’s year-to-date total for 2026 to $292 million and continuing a steady upward trend despite a notable drop in prices. Of the March total, roughly $82 million came from the adult-use market, with $18 million coming from medical cannabis sales. The latest …

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