The legal cannabis market in North America is projected to grow from $44.83 billion in 2024 to a staggering $354.82 billion by 2033, according to a new market analysis. This reflects an eye-opening compound annual growth rate of 24.55%, fueled by expanding legalization, rising medical usage, and increasing consumer demand for diverse cannabis products.
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Legislation To Ban Hemp THC Nationwide
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that would ban hemp-derived THC nationwide. The vote on the agricultural spending bill took place during a markup session today, with the committee advancing language that would drastically reshape the national hemp market and put an end to a multi-billion dollar hemp THC industry. The committee …
Pennsylvania: Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Filed in Senate
A new bill to legalize recreational marijuana has been filed in the Pennsylvania Senate with bipartisan backing. Senate Bill 120, introduced today by State Senator Daniel Laughlin (R) and five Democratic co-sponsors—State Senators Sharif Street, Nikil Saval, John Kane, Tim Kearney and Marty Flynn—has been referred to the Senate Law and Justice Committee for consideration.
Study: CBD May Improve Metabolic Health and Reduces Liver Fibrosis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A new study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly improves metabolic health and reduces inflammation and liver fibrosis in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with androgenic obesity. Researchers from Heidelberg University and the University of Córdoba used a well-established PCOS model, inducing androgen excess …
Medical Cannabis Shows Promise for Adolescents With Tourette Syndrome, Study Finds
A pilot study has found that medicinal cannabis may help improve tics and quality of life in adolescents with Tourette syndrome, without serious safety concerns. Conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the University of Melbourne, the open-label, single-arm trial involved 10 participants aged 12 to 18 …
Mr. Charlie’s and Weedmaps Team Up for “the First Cannabis Culture Collectible in Quick Service Restaurant History”
Mr. Charlie’s, a plant-based fast food chain, has joined forces with Weedmaps to launch a limited-edition meal in honor of 7/10 (a day to celebrate cannabis oil), which they are calling “the first cannabis culture collectible in quick service restaurant history”. The collaboration includes a boxed meal, a collectible toy, terpene-inspired soft serve, and a …
California Senate Committee Advances Bill to Pause Marijuana Tax Hike
California lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would pause a controversial marijuana tax hike that took effect just last week. On Wednesday, the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 5 to 0 to approve Assembly Bill 564, sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D). The measure would delay implementation of a July 1 increase in …
Oklahoma 2025 Medical Cannabis Sales Top $336 Million Through June, with $23.5 Million in Tax Revenue
Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program generated $3,964,626 in tax revenue in June, bringing the total for the first half of 2025 to above $23 million, according to data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. At a 7% excise tax rate, that corresponds to approximately $56,637,514 in marijuana sales for the month of June, and roughly $336.8 …
Study: Nearly 1 in 12 Cancer Survivors Use Marijuana, With Higher Rates in Legal States
According to a study published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice, nearly one in 12 cancer survivors in the United States reported using marijuana, with usage significantly higher in states where marijuana is legal. The study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the James Comprehensive Cancer Center, analyzed data …
Five Massachusetts Cannabis Bills Scheduled for July 22 Public Hearing
Five marijuana-related bills in Massachusetts have been scheduled for public hearings in the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on July 22. The hearing is slated to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will cover legislation impacting cannabis seeds, infused beverages, cannabis marketing and more.
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