Vireo Growth Inc. today announced it has closed its acquisition of assets from multi-state operator Schwazze, adding dozens of dispensaries across Colorado and New Mexico.
Study: Novel Starch-Based Delivery System Dramatically Boosts CBD Absorption, Shows Anti-Cancer Effects in Lung Cells
New research published in the Journal of Future Foods finds that a starch-based delivery system may significantly improve how cannabidiol (CBD) is absorbed by the body, while also demonstrating notable anti-cancer activity in lung cancer cells.
National Institute on Aging Study Finds Cannabinoid Drug Improved Insulin Sensitivity in Men
A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism by researchers from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health found that the cannabinoid-related drug nabilone increased insulin sensitivity in a small group of healthy men, while a higher dose of a CB1 receptor blocker had the opposite effect.
U.S. Congress: All 16 Cannabis Bills Filed in the 2025-2026 Session
Sixteen bills have been filed so far during the 2025-2026 session of the United States Congress. Below is a breakdown of each one (the list does not include cannabis-related amendments filed to other bills).
Massachusetts Lawmakers Skeptical of Ballot Push to End Recreational Marijuana Sales
A proposed ballot measure to end legal recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts drew skepticism Monday from lawmakers and sharp criticism from industry reps, as opponents warned it would gut a regulated market without stopping demand.
Illinois Marijuana Sales Reach $242 Million in 2026, Prices Down Over 30% From Early 2025
Illinois recorded $242 million in legal marijuana sales through the first two months of 2026, with prices down over 30% from a year ago.
Canada’s Cannabis Sales Reach CA$466 Million in January, Up Around 7% From a Year Ago
Canada’s legal marijuana market generated more than CA$466 million in retail sales in January, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada, up nearly 7% from January 2025.
Georgia Bill Expanding Medical Marijuana Access and Updating Patient Rules Sent to Governor Kemp
A bill that would make wide-ranging changes to Georgia’s medical marijuana law has now been sent to Governor Brian Kemp after the House voted today to agree to minor changes made by the Senate.
Cookies Leads Celebrity Marijuana Brands in U.S. Monthly Sales, Followed by Cheech & Chong’s and Garcia Hand Picked
Cookies is the top-selling celebrity-backed marijuana brand in the United States, followed by Cheech & Chong’s and Garcia Hand Picked, according to new data from the research firm Headset.
Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Neurocognitive Deficits in People With HIV, Study Finds
Daily marijuana use was associated with lower neurocognitive deficits and reduced signs of chronic inflammation in people with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy, according to a new study published ahead of print by bioRxiv from researchers at the University of California.
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