Study: 1 in 12 U.S. Cancer Survivors Use Marijuana, Nearly Half for Medical Purposes

A nationwide analysis has found that roughly 1 in 12 cancer survivors in the United States use marijuana, with medical use being far more common among this group than the general population. The study, published in JCO Oncology Practice, reviewed survey data from more than 82 million adults across 23 states who responded to the …

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U.S. Congress: Republican Bill Would Regulate Hemp Products Nationally, Set Age Limit at 21

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has begun circulating a draft proposal that would create a clear federal regulatory framework for consumable hemp items such as beverages, edibles, and inhalable, while establishing a minimum age of 21. According to details being shared by the Hemp Beverage Alliance, which is gathering feedback on the plan, products could not …

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Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Surpass $1.16 Billion in 2025 Through August 24, Over 15% Increase From 2024

Massachusetts’ marijuana market has generated over $1.16 billion in sales so far this year, an over 10% increase from the same period in 2024. From January 1 through August 24, licensed recreational marijuana retailers reported $1.06 billion in sales. July marked the strongest month of the year at $144.1 million, while May and June also …

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Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Reach $8.84 Million in July, Year-to-Date Tops $50 Million

Washington D.C.’s medical cannabis market continued its record-setting pace in July 2025, with licensed businesses reporting $8,844,000 in total sales—the second-highest monthly total since the program launched. The figure represents a roughly 5% increase from June’s $8.4 million and nearly doubles the $4.49 million reported in July 2024, underscoring the rapid expansion of the city’s …

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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and Clinical Therapeutics Announce Call for Cannabis Research Papers, Deadline September 15

Elsevier, the Publisher of Clinical Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Research Department, has issued a call for papers to be featured in a specialty issue titled, “Cannabis Research and Policy: A Joint Exploration of Past and Future Therapeutic Agency.”  Clinical Therapeutics is a peer-reviewed medical journal with a large international audience of scientists and …

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Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $160 Million in 2025, Price Per Gram Down 26%

Licensed marijuana retailers in Connecticut reported $24,289,038 in sales during July, bringing the year-to-data total above $160 million, according to new data from the Department of Consumer Protection. July’s figure includes $18,252,583 from adult-use purchases and $6,036,455 from medical marijuana.

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Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Patient Count Falls to Lowest Level Since June 2020

Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program continues to see a sharp decline in active patient licenses, with August’s count dropping to 318,578—the lowest level recorded since June 2020. The new figure marks the eighth consecutive month of decline, down from 326,828 in July and well below the 2022 peak of nearly 387,000 patients.

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Oklahoma Initiative Campaign to Legalize Cannabis Expands Petition Availability to Over 400 Locations in 100+ Cities

Oklahoma’s push to legalize recreational marijuana has rapidly expanded its reach, with petitions to support the measure now available for signing in more than 400 locations across over 100 cities statewide. Organized by Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, the campaign behind State Question 837 has built a widespread signing network to make participation as convenient …

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Vermont Marijuana Industry Generates $72 Million in Sales in First Half of 2025, Nearly 10% Increase Compared to 2024

Vermont’s legal marijuana market continued its steady expansion through the first six months of 2025, posting higher sales and excise tax revenue compared to the same period last year. Between January and June 2025, taxable marijuana sales reached $71.85 million, generating $10.92 million in excise tax revenue. That marks an increase from the first half …

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Anchorage Assembly to Vote on Allowing Marijuana Cafes With Onsite Smoking

The Anchorage Assembly will vote Tuesday on an ordinance to allow licensed marijuana cafes where adults can purchase and smoke on site, aligning the city with other Alaska communities that already permit onsite consumption. The proposal was introduced by East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez, who said the change reflects the intent of voters when …

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