Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Weighs Challenge to California’s Marijuana Union Rules

The National Right to Work Foundation has submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the court to strike down California’s requirement that marijuana businesses enter into labor peace agreements as a condition of licensure. The case, Ctrl Alt Destroy v. Elliott, centers on whether California’s mandate conflicts with the National …

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September Cannabis Sales Hit $2.34 Billion in the U.S., Pushing 2025 Total to $20 Billion

Legal cannabis sales in the United States hit a yearly high of $2.34 billion in September, according to data from state regulators, cannabis commissions, and the research firm Headset. The total represents an increase from the $2.27 billion sold in August, pushing 2025’s year-to-date sales to roughly $20 billion. The figure reflects sales from 22 …

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Connecticut Marijuana Sales Reach $23.5 Million in September, Above Previous Year Despite Prices Down 25%

Connecticut’s legal marijuana market generated $23,518,863 in sales during September, according to new data released by the Department of Consumer Protection. Of the total, $17,876,211 came from adult-use sales and $5,642,652 from medical marijuana purchases. Together, this brings the state’s combined marijuana sales for the year to $209,280,394, marking steady growth as the market heads …

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Study: CBD Shows Strong Potential in Soft Tissue Wound Healing, But Delivery and Regulatory Challenges Remain

Researchers from Riga Technical University, the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tomas Bata University have published a comprehensive review in the journal Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B examining cannabidiol’s (CBD) potential in soft tissue wound healing. The analysis highlights how CBD interacts with biological pathways central to healing, while also noting the barriers that stand in …

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Massachusetts Bill to Allow Insurers to Offer Discounts for Marijuana Impairment Education Courses Scheduled for October 22 Public Hearing

A proposal that would let insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who complete a marijuana impairment education course is scheduled for a public hearing later this month in Massachusetts. The Joint Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing on October 22, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room A-1 to consider House …

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Target Begins Selling THC Beverages at 10 Minnesota Stores

Target has started offering THC-infused beverages at a handful of its Minnesota locations, marking one of the most high-profile entries yet of a major national retailer into the hemp-derived products market. The limited rollout includes a dozen brands, among them Cann, Wynk, Stigma, Wonder, Señorita, Wyld, Trail Magic, Birdie, Surly, Gigli, Hi Seltzer, and Indeed. …

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Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Plus Mindfulness Training Reduces Depression in Frontline Healthcare Workers

Published in PLoS Medicine, a new clinical trial report that combining psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy with mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) eased depression and burnout symptoms among physicians and nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The randomized controlled trial, conducted by researchers at the University of California and University of Utah, enrolled 25 healthcare workers with signs of …

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Study: Psilocybin Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Methamphetamine Use Disorder

Researchers from St Vincent’s Hospital, the University of New South Wales, Monash University, and other leading Australian institutions have published findings in the journal Addiction showing that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy may be a safe and effective option for people struggling with methamphetamine use disorder. The pilot study was conducted at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney with …

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Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Hit $139 Million in September, Year-to-Date Tops $1.28 Billion

Florida’s medical marijuana market generated $139 million in sales during September, according to new data from Headset. That marks a roughly 10% increase from the $127 million sold in September 2024. So far this year, sales have surpassed $1.28 billion, putting Florida on pace for another record-breaking year in its medical-only market. While September’s total …

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Massachusetts Legal Marijuana Market Surpasses $10 Billion in Sales, Nearly $1.5 Billion in Taxes

Massachusetts’ legal marijuana industry has officially surpassed $10 billion in total sales since launching in 2018. Marijuana sales in the state reached nearly $140 million in September, according to the research firm Headset, pushing the all-time total above $10.04 billion since sales began. Around $8.5 billion of the total came from recreational sales. The milestone …

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