Canada Proposes Major Marijuana Tax Reform, Slashing Required Excise Stamps From 13 to Six

Canada’s federal government has proposed a major simplification of its marijuana excise tax system, reducing the number of unique tax stamps required for legal marijuana …

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State-Commissioned Report Estimates Virginia’s Annual Marijuana Market at Up to $1.27 Billion, With 872,216 Active Consumers

Virginia residents spend up to $1.27 billion annually on marijuana, with approximately 872,216 adults consuming marijuana in a given month, according to a newly published …

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South Korea Moving Forward With ₩29.5 Billion ($22 Million) Plan to Expand Cannabinoid Research Beyond CBD to CBG, CBN and CBC

South Korea is moving forward with a roughly $22 million investment to expand medical cannabinoid research and production, with a focus on compounds beyond cannabidiol …

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Maryland Expanding Medical Marijuana Employment Protections to Out-of-State Firefighters and Emergency Personnel

Maryland is taking steps to extend its new medical marijuana employment protections to firefighters and emergency medical personnel who work in the state but reside …

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Washington State: New Marijuana Initiative Would Ban Residential Cultivation, Require Business Insurance

A newly filed Washington State initiative would prohibit marijuana cultivation in residential zones, establish additional business licensing and insurance requirements, and restrict where marijuana-related operations …

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Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $1 Billion in 2026

Maryland marijuana sales have officially surpassed $1 billion in 2026, according to data provided by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Although the administration has not yet …

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DEA and Rescheduling Opponents File Final Reply Briefs, Clearing Way for Judge’s Recommendation

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and opponents of federal marijuana rescheduling submitted competing reply briefs Thursday, completing the final scheduled round of written arguments before …

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Verano Opens 87th Florida Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Bringing Nationwide Total to 164

Verano Holdings Corp. is expanding its marijuana retail operations today with the opening of a new MÜV dispensary in Fernandina Beach, bringing the company’s Florida …

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Oregon Releases First Major Marijuana Health Guidance Update in Nine Years, Recognizes Medical Benefits

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released comprehensive new marijuana public health guidance today, marking its first major update since 2017 and formally recognizing evidence of …

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San Antonio City Council Members Propose Study of Marijuana Legalization’s Economic Benefits

A new proposal sponsored by half of the San Antonio City Council would examine the potential economic benefits of marijuana legalization, including job creation, tax …

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Canopy Growth Reports 141% Surge in International Marijuana Revenue, Total Quarterly Revenue Reaches CA$81.4 Million

Canopy Growth Corporation reported CA$81.4 million in quarterly net revenue today, a 22% increase from the previous year, with international marijuana sales surging 141% as …

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Rep. Dina Titus Says She’s Committed to Bipartisan Marijuana Reform With Trump Administration Following Reports of Trump’s Willingness to Sign “Clean” Descheduling Bill

U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, says she is committed to finding a bipartisan solution with Congress and the Trump …

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