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Texas Records Reveal Trulieve Planning at Least 10 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Across Nine Cities

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.’s planned expansion into Texas is considerably larger than previously reported, with state records identifying at least 10 proposed medical marijuana dispensary locations …

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Washington Regulators Advance Medical Marijuana Verification Rulemaking Tied to Federal Registration, Rejecting Staff Recommendation

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with rulemaking that could allow licensed marijuana businesses to obtain state-issued certificates …

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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Washington State More Time to Respond in Case Challenging Marijuana Residency Requirements

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Washington state an additional 50 days to respond to a case challenging residency requirements for marijuana business licenses, extending …

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Study Finds Licensed Marijuana Store Openings Were Not Associated With Increased Crime in Toronto and Ottawa

The opening of licensed marijuana stores was not associated with increased crime in Toronto or Ottawa, according to a new study published today in the …

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Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House Races Stand on Marijuana Law Reform

Voters across the country will decide all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives next month, and marijuana policy remains a dividing issue in …

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Federal Court Gives DOJ Until November 19 to Respond in TerrAscend $8.36 Million Marijuana Tax Refund Case

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been given an additional 45 days to respond to TerrAscend’s effort to dismiss a federal lawsuit seeking the …

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Study of Nearly 420,000 Students Finds Marijuana Store Proximity Not Linked to Youth Use

A large study involving nearly 420,000 Canadian students found that proximity to marijuana retailers was not consistently associated with adolescent marijuana use, while past-year use …

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Maryland Cannabis Administration Plans Market Study on Schedule III, 280E Relief, Interstate Marijuana Trade and More

The Maryland Cannabis Administration is preparing a sweeping new analysis of the state’s marijuana market that will model how federal Schedule III changes could affect …

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Marijuana Sales Increased Year Over Year in 13 of 15 Adult-Use States Tracked by Headset in September

Marijuana sales increased year over year in 13 of the 15 adult-use states tracked by cannabis analytics firm Headset in September, with gains ranging from …

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FDA Says CBD-THC Drug for Bone Cancer Pain in Dogs Can Pursue Conditional Approval Pathway

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that a CBD- and THC-based drug being developed to control bone cancer pain in dogs qualifies …

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U.S. Supreme Court Begins New Term With Marijuana Commerce, Gun Rights and Expungement Cases Pending

The U.S. Supreme Court began its 2026-27 term today with three marijuana-related petitions awaiting action, involving state residency requirements for marijuana businesses, firearm rights and …

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USDA Report Finds U.S. Hemp Fiber Production More Than Tripled Since 2022, Reaching 65 Million Pounds

Hemp grown for fiber has emerged as one of the fastest-growing portions of the U.S. industrial hemp sector, with production more than tripling in three …

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