Curaleaf Holdings has announced the opening of two new dispensaries, one in Apopka, Florida, and another in Girard, Ohio, further expanding its footprint to 157 locations across the United States. The Apopka store, located in Central Florida at 1809 E. Semoran Blvd., becomes the company’s 69th location in the state. It will provide medical marijuana …
Signature Gathering Now Underway for Oregon Campaign to Legalize Cannabis Cafes
An effort in Oregon to establish licensed cannabis cafes has officially entered the signature-gathering stage. The Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition is now working to qualify Initiative Petition 40 for the November 2026 ballot, a measure that would legalize “lounges” where adults 21 and older could consume marijuana products in a public setting.
Oklahoma Recreational Cannabis Campaign Now Has Over 500 Signature Locations in Over 150 Cities
Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) has reached a major milestone in its effort to put marijuana legalization on the 2026 ballot, with more than 500 locations now available where residents can sign the initiative. The updated count, compiled from ORCA’s interactive map of active sites, reflects a rapidly growing network of businesses and volunteers …
Maryland Appellate Court Rules Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC Illegal, Upholds Cannabis Licensing System
Maryland’s Appellate Court has upheld the state’s authority to enforce its cannabis licensing system, ruling that hemp businesses must obtain a license to sell intoxicating products. The court also made clear that delta-8 and delta-10 THC have never been legal under state law, rejecting industry claims that the 2018 federal Farm Bill allows it.
Florida Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 923,918, Up Over 40,000 From Last Year
Florida now has 923,918 registered medical marijuana patients, according to data released today by the state’s Department of Health. That figure is more than 40,000 higher than the 883,503 patients reported at this time last year, and nearly 25,000 above the total at the start of 2025.
U.S. Marijuana Sales Top $2.27 Billion in August, Year-to-Date Total Climbs to $17.5 Billion
Legal cannabis sales in the United States reached $2.27 billion in August, according to an analysis of state data conducted by The Marijuana Herald. August sales, which were on par with the $2.3 billion sold in July, bring the year-to-date total to approximately $17.5 billion. The August figures are the first to include Delaware, where …
Utah Medical Cannabis Sales Hit $14.8 Million in August, Year-to-Date Total Reaches $116 Million, Patient Count Passes 100,000
Utah’s medical cannabis market continued its steady growth in August, generating $14.8 million in sales, bringing the year-to-date total to $116 million, according to the state’s latest monthly report. The report shows that cartridges and vape pens led the way, accounting for roughly $7.1 million in sales. Flower followed at $4.8 million, while edibles brought …
Study: Medicinal Cannabis Could Help Reduce Opioid Deaths and Address Global Health Inequities
A comprehensive review published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine examines how medicinal cannabis could address the opioid crisis and global health disparities. The study includes contributions from researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College London, Harvard, and several others.
Study: Cannabis Use Not Independently Linked to Head and Neck Cancer, Unlike Alcohol and Cigarettes
A new study published in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine by researchers from the University of Florida examined whether cannabis use contributes to the risk of head and neck cancers. The analysis, which relied on hospital data accessed through the i2b2 platform and ICD-10 codes, found that while cannabis users initially showed higher …
New Jersey Senate President Endorses Cannabis State Bank
Senate President Nick Scutari (D) says New Jersey should move forward with creating a state-backed bank dedicated to the cannabis industry, an idea first brought up by Governor Phil Murphy in 2019 that has yet to be implemented. Speaking during a webinar hosted by the New Jersey Cannabis Business Association (NJCBA), Scutari said such a …
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