In February 2026, legal marijuana markets across the country saw familiar heavyweights maintain their grip on the top spot, even as a handful of fast-rising contenders continued to narrow the gap in several states.
Study: Nearly 30% of North Americans Have Used CBD, More Than Double Europe’s Rate
A new meta-analysis published online by the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that cannabidiol use is substantially more common in North America than in Europe, with nearly three in 10 people in North America reporting lifetime use.
Study: CBD Shields Female Reproductive Organs From Trauma-Related Damage, Reduces Lung and Hormonal Disruption
New research published in Scientific Reports finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the female reproductive system from secondary damage following severe chest trauma, pointing to a potential new role for CBD in trauma-related multi-organ injury.
Study: CBD Protects Insulin-Producing Cells in Obesity, Boosts Key Metabolic Pathway
New research published in Molecular Biology Reports finds that CBD may help protect insulin-producing pancreatic cells in the context of obesity, potentially pointing to a new avenue for addressing metabolic dysfunction linked to high-fat diets.
Oregon House Approves Medical Marijuana Access Bill for Care Facilities in 39 to 3 Vote
The Oregon House has approved House Bill 4142 in a decisive 39 to 3 vote, advancing legislation that would expand protections and access for medical marijuana patients in certain care settings. The measure now heads to the Senate, where it has been referred to the Health Care Committee for consideration.
Study Finds Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Cognitive Scores in Patients With Psychotic Disorders
A study published in Pathophysiology reports that cannabis use was associated with higher cognitive performance among individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders, challenging common assumptions about marijuana’s impact on cognition in this population.
Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill Requiring Care Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients
A bill that would require certain health care facilities in Washington to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while receiving care took another step forward today, clearing a key Senate panel with strong bipartisan support.
Missouri Launches ‘Verified Dispensary’ Program to Help Consumers Identify State-Licensed Cannabis Stores and Products
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Cannabis Regulation, is implementing a new initiative designed to help cannabis patients and consumers identify licensed dispensaries and cannabis products regulated by DHSS. The Verified Dispensary: We’re on the List initiative provides tools to support informed purchasing decisions, including a state-issued decal linked to …
Green Thumb Expands Credit Facility by $50 Million, Bringing Total to $189 Million Through 2029
Green Thumb Industries announced today that it has secured an additional $50 million in senior debt financing, increasing its existing syndicated credit facility to $189 million.
Canada Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record at CA$503.7 Million in December, 2025 Total Tops CA$5.6 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with its strongest month on record, generating CA$503.664 million in sales in December. The figure marks a new all-time monthly high and pushes the nation’s annual total to more than CA$5.6 billion.
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