Legislation filed today in the Minnesota Senate would make several changes to the state’s cannabis event law, including removing the initial license fee for cannabis event organizers and updating how temporary cannabis events are approved and regulated.
Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Top $8.5 Million in February, Up Nearly 85% From a Year Ago
Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market brought in $8,521,316 in sales in February, according to a newly released report from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. That’s a sharp increase from the $4,611,846 sold in February 2025, marking a year-over-year gain of roughly 84.8%.
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Rise in Adolescent Cannabis Use Disorder Hospitalizations
A study being published in the May issue of International Journal of Drug Policy and released online ahead of print today finds that state marijuana legalization was not associated with a statistically significant increase in adolescents being hospitalized for cannabis use disorder.
Study: CBD May Reduce a Key Ketamine Side Effect While Preserving Antidepressant Potential
A study published online today by the journal Biological Psychiatry reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce a major side effect of ketamine by targeting a specific receptor in the brain tied to movement and dopamine activity.
Maryland House Committee Approves Bill to Double Micro Dispensary Employee Limit and Revamp Cannabis Agent Training
A Maryland House committee approved legislation today that would allow the state’s micro dispensaries to employ twice as many workers while also changing training requirements for cannabis agents.
D.C. Resolution Filed to Extend Temporary Medical Marijuana Cards, Eliminate Passport-Style Photo Requirement
A resolution filed last week in the District of Columbia would make several changes to the District’s medical cannabis program, including extending temporary patient cards and removing the requirement to submit a passport-style photo.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Rises to 115,275, Up Over 5,000 From a Year Ago
Arkansas’ medical marijuana program continues to grow, with 115,275 active patient ID cards recorded as of March 14, 2026, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. That is up by 5,016 from the 110,259 active cards listed as of March 15, 2025, based on the state figures shown in the comparison provided. The increase marks …
FDA Sends CBD Compliance and Enforcement Policy for White House Review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has submitted a notice titled Cannabidiol (CBD) Products Compliance and Enforcement Policy for review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 13. The filing is listed on Reginfo.gov as a pending EO 12866 regulatory review, with the action classified as a notice rather than …
Maryland Cannabis Sales Reach $92.4 Million in February, Up 5% From Previous Year, Even as Flower Prices Fall 13%
Maryland’s legal cannabis market brought in $92,369,430 in sales in February 2026, with about $75 million coming from the adult-use market and the remaining roughly $17.4 million from medical sales. That total was up from $88.03 million sold in February 2025 and about $89 million sold in February 2024. Through the first two months of …
Pew Poll: Only 23% of Americans Say Marijuana Use Is Morally Wrong
A new Pew Research Center survey of 25 countries found Americans are among the least likely in the world to say using marijuana is morally wrong, underscoring how far public attitudes in the U.S. have shifted as legalization spreads across the country.
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