The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has quietly released its latest update on marijuana-related business (MRB) banking metrics, covering activity through December 2024. The update is notable because the agency had largely stopped publishing quarterly statistics after 2022, making this release the first substantial update in years.
President Trump’s Pick for White House Drug Czar Supports Legalizing Medical Cannabis, Judiciary Committee Vote Expected Soon
President Trump’s nominee for White House Drug Czar, who is expected to be confirmed soon by the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed strong support for medical marijuana and an openness to nationwide rescheduling. Sara Carter, Trump’s pick to lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (often called the “Drug Czar”), appeared yesterday …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Stress and Improved Sleep for Veterans With PTSD
Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Washington have found that cannabis use can ease stress and improve sleep for U.S. military veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors as well as published online by …
Maryland Issues Statewide Recall of Cannabis Chocolate Due to Bacterial Contaminants
The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has announced a recall of several cannabis products that failed safety compliance testing for total coliforms, a bacterial contaminant. The recall applies to multiple batches of Hi Color Max Chocolate Milk sold at dispensaries across the state between July and mid-September.
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Near $1.3 Billion in 2025, August is Second-Highest Month Ever for Recreational Sales
According to new data released today by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, the state has generated nearly $1.3 billion in legal cannabis sales so far in 2025. Between January 1 and September 14, legal cannabis stores in Massachusetts recorded $1.26 billion in sales, including $146.7 million in recreational sales in August alone, the second highest …
Study: CBD Nanoemulsion Shows Antitumor Potential in Canine Mammary Cancer Cells
According to researchers from Universidad de Chile, a cannabidiol (CBD) oil-in-water nanoemulsion shows promising antitumor effects in canine mammary carcinoma cell lines. The formulation, known as CBD-Nem, was created to overcome CBD’s poor solubility in water, which normally requires solvents like ethanol or dimethylsulfoxide that can restrict safe dosing. By incorporating CBD into nanoemulsions using …
Study Finds CBD Enhances Effectiveness of FGFR Inhibitors in Colorectal Cancer Treatment
A recent study has found that pairing cannabidiol (CBD) with fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors could provide a more effective therapy for treating colorectal cancer, which is one of the deadliest forms of cancers worldwide. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, and was conducted by researchers at Korea University College of …
Vermont Cannabis Sales Reach $13.13 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Tops $82 Million
Vermont’s legal marijuana market posted one of its strongest months yet in July, with $13.13 million in taxable sales and $1.84 million in excise taxes, according to data released today by the Department of Taxes. That figure marks the second-highest monthly total since sales began, just shy of the record $13.15 million set in August …
These States Are Poised to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2026
Momentum for marijuana reform continues to build as several states gear up for possible legalization in 2026. From Florida, where a campaign is nearing enough signatures to officially qualify for the November 2026 ballot, to Nebraska, where an initiative to legalize was just introduced, campaigns and lawmakers are advancing measures that could reshape access nationwide. …
U.S. Senator Rand Paul Says He’s “Very Fearful” the Entire Hemp Industry Could be Made Illegal “Within the Next Two Weeks”
In an interview with The Dales Report, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said today that he’s “very fearful” that the entire hemp industry “could be made illegal within the next two weeks”. In the interview that aired today, Senator Paul said he’s “very fearful that the whole industry could be made illegal within the next two …
