A new systematic review published in Sexual Medicine concludes that cannabis shows strong potential for treating female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and orgasm difficulty, conditions affecting up to 41% of women worldwide and lacking FDA-approved medications. The analysis included 16 studies spanning five decades, with data from 8,849 female participants. Nine studies evaluated cannabis use immediately …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Top $274 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Nears $2 Billion
Michigan’s legal marijuana market generated $274.17 million in adult-use sales and $483,176 in medical sales during July, according to new data from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The combined total of $274.65 million marks a notable uptick from the $261 million sold in June, but is slightly below the $280 million in May sales.
Canada’s Legal Marijuana Industry Has Added $76.5 Billion to GDP Since Legalization, Created Nearly 100,000 Jobs, Report Finds
Nearly seven years after Canada legalized recreational marijuana, a new report shows the industry has become a major driver of economic growth, generating tens of billions in GDP, creating jobs, and helping shift consumers away from the illicit market. Between 2018 and 2024, Canada’s legal marijuana sector contributed an estimated $76.5 billion to the nation’s …
Arizona Legal Marijuana Taxes Total $23.17 Million in July, $169.35 Million So Far This Year
Arizona earned $23,168,229 in marijuana tax revenue in July, according to newly released data from the Department of Revenue. The figure includes the state’s transaction privilege tax (TPT) on medical and adult-use sales as well as the 16% excise tax applied to recreational sales. Based on Arizona’s average effective combined marijuana tax rate, total retail …
Minnesota Governor Appoints Eric Taubel as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Tim Walz announced today that Eric Taubel will serve as executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Taubel has been in the role in an interim capacity since January after serving as the office’s first general counsel. “Eric Taubel’s stewardship of the Office of Cannabis Management over the past eight months has …
South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee to Meet August 19, With New Patient Advocate on Board
The South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on August 19 at 10 a.m. CT in Room 413 of the State Capitol. The session will feature the debut of Kacey Entwisle as the committee’s newly appointed patient advocate, a role she brings personal experience to after helping a …
Tilray Medical Partners With Molteni to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana in Italy
Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian pharmaceutical company Molteni Farmaceutici to expand access to medical marijuana extracts for patients across Italy. Under the agreement, Tilray’s wholly-owned subsidiary, FL Group, will work with Molteni to increase availability of EU-GMP certified cannabis therapies while also boosting education for …
U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis-Related Bill Filed in 2025
Multiple cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States House and Senate so far during the 2025/2026 session. While most of the proposals are stand-alone bills, some are tied to larger appropriations packages. With that in mind, below is a breakdown of the key marijuana- and hemp-related legislation currently pending in Congress.
Cannabis Stocks See Massive Rebound
Cannabis stocks have seen a sharp rebound in recent weeks, with many now trading at more than twice their June price. Fueled in large part by growing discussions over cannabis rescheduling—with President Trump saying a decision will come within “the next few weeks”—most cannabis stocks have posted significant gains in recent days. Although most remain …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $129.66 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $883 Million
Missouri marijuana retailers recorded $129.66 million in sales during July, according to data from the Department of Health and Senior Services. Of that total, $114.91 million came from adult-use purchases and $14.75 million from medical marijuana sales.
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