Legal marijuana sales in the United States held steady at around $2.17 billion in June, maintaining the industry’s strong pace so far in 2025. California led all states with $300.7 million in legal marijuana sales in June, slightly below May’s total of $307.6 million. Michigan followed with $268 million, while Illinois recorded $164 million, both …
California State Fair Celebrates Cannabis With Onsite Sales, Education, and Awards
For the second consecutive year, attendees at the California State Fair who are 21 and older can legally purchase and consume cannabis products onsite, including selections from several Golden Bear award winners. The fair’s cannabis exhibit offers more than just products—it features educational displays, consumption lounges, and a space for visitors to explore the agricultural …
Ontario Marijuana Sales Top $187 Million in June, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Over $1 Billion
Ontario’s legal marijuana market brought in $187,589,067 in sales for June, nearly matching the $187,694,417 recorded in May. Altogether, year-to-date sales have reached approximately $1.07 billion, according to the Seattle-based research firm Headset.io.
Aurora Cannabis Expands Global Reach With EU-GMP Certification for Ontario Distribution Center
Aurora Cannabis announced today that its dedicated distribution centre located in Brampton, Ontario, has received European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (“EU-GMP”) certification, increasing the company’s international export capabilities. The newly certified distribution center joins Aurora’s group of EU-GMP-certified production facilities in Canada and Europe. The certification signals compliance with rigorous EU pharmaceutical standards and enables …
A Breakdown of Every Cannabis Bill Pending in the U.S. Congress So Far in 2025
Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have introduced several marijuana-related bills so far this year. Several of these bills are tied to larger appropriations packages, while others are standalone efforts. Here’s a breakdown of the key marijuana- and hemp-related legislation currently pending in Congress.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Quietly Ends 57-Year Cannabis Supply Contract With University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi is no longer the sole federally authorized grower of marijuana for research, ending a government relationship that dates back to 1968. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has officially discontinued its contract with the university, according to a report by the Cannabis Wire. Ole Miss was the only entity in …
244 Million People Worldwide Use Marijuana, Says United Nations Drug Report
A new report from the United Nations finds that marijuana remains the most widely used illegal drug globally, with over 244 million users. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Drug Report 2025, approximately 316 million people worldwide—6% of the population aged 15 to 64—used some form of illegal drug in 2023. …
Study: CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency in Patients With Rare Epilepsy Syndromes
A new multicenter study has found that highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizure frequency in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Dravet syndrome (DS), and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-associated epilepsy. Researchers in Germany conducted a retrospective review of medical records from 202 patients who received at least one dose of Epidyolex, a 100 mg/mL oral …
Study: Medical-Only Cannabis Users in California Show Distinct Patterns Compared to Combined Users
A new study from researchers at the University of California San Diego highlights key differences between people who use cannabis solely for medicinal reasons and those who use it for both medicinal and recreational purposes following the enactment of California’s Proposition 64. The findings, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, are based on survey …
Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Marijuana in Pennsylvania Gains House Sponsor
A renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has gained momentum with a fresh bipartisan bill and a new strategy: start in the House, not the Senate. State Senator Dan Laughlin, a Republican from Erie, says that although he and Democratic Senator Sharif Street have reintroduced their marijuana legalization bill in the Senate, the …
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