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 A growing body of research continues to highlight the economic and health-related impacts of marijuana legalization, and a new study published in Health Economics adds compelling evidence to the discussion. According to researchers from Bowling Green State University and Illinois State University, recreational cannabis legalization is associa...

Years before the term "social consumption" existed, Massachusetts residents would toke on a joint — their medicine, as they called it — while roaming state parks and trails. - In recent years, they say, it seemed that state regulations had come down in their favor.  Why it matters: Citing state regulations that they say allow cannabis use in p...

A Pennsylvania lawmaker on Wednesday announced plans to introduce new legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth after a legalization bill approved by the State House failed to make it out of committee in the State Senate.  State Sen. Marty Flynn, a Democrat representing portions of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, announce...

Key Points:  - Approved law restricts marijuana advertising in public spaces  - Any symbols or characters that might entice people under 21 years old will be banned  - Law does not go into effect until June 2026  First, they came for Joe Camel.  Now, Arizona lawmakers are targeting Santa Claus.  No, they're not trying ...

BOSTON, May 27 [Reuters] - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected arguments by several Massachusetts cannabis businesses that the federal prohibition on marijuana could no longer be deemed constitutional, as the U.S. Supreme Court held two decades ago.  The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, opens new tab that changes in h...

Sir Sadiq Khan has backed calls for the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis to be decriminalized, saying current rules "cannot be justified".  The Mayor of London said a report by the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC) published on Wednesday had provided "a compelling, evidence-based case" for decriminalization and urged ...

Among the various provisions in the U.S. 2018 Farm Bill concerning food and agriculture, which don't really concern us average joes and janes, the bill legalized hemp. And it's revolutionized the cannabis industry.  Can anyone get marijuana now? Is cannabis legal? Is ordering THC products online now legal? Should I start smoking hemp? Are we a...

Navigating the cannabis industry in 2025 is exciting but tricky. Startups face unique legal and financial hurdles that can make or break their success.  From strict regulations to banking challenges, staying compliant isn't easy. Funding remains a major roadblock, with limited options and high risks. Plus, tax rules are complex and costly.&nbs...

A bill that would ban all products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after the Senate late Sunday approved the House version of the bill advanced by the lower chamber last week.  If the measure avoids Abbott's veto pen, Texas' $8 billion hemp industry and its estimated 50,000 jobs would be dissolved ...

Maryland's Office of Social Equity (OSE) is set to host "From Seed to Success" Cannabis Business Vendor Fair on June 6, 2025, aiming to seamlessly integrate the state's burgeoning cannabis industry with traditional business sectors. This premier event underscores Maryland's commitment to an equity-focused approach, linking its 191 Social Equity Can...

Since California legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, licensed operators have faced stiff competition from the illicit market. Based on current estimates, only about 40% of California consumers purchase cannabis from legal sources.  Since California legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, licensed operators have faced stiff competition fr...

D.C.'s medical cannabis market saw a remarkable surge in April, with overall sales leaping over 50% from March to nearly $9 million, a new record. This boom was largely fueled by a dramatic increase in registered patients, with a nearly 66% rise in patients served in just one month (from 20,127 to 33,384). D.C. residents, non-D.C. patients, and tem...

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is supporting a crackdown on exploitation of the country's Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Authorised Prescriber Scheme (APS); particularly in relation to medicinal cannabis (MC).  The SAS and APS are regulatory pathways that allow patients to access unapproved therapeutic goods when necessary.  Th...

Representatives from Proper Cannabis appeared before the Rock Hill Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night regarding resident complaints about a strong odor coming from the marijuana growing facility located in the Rock Hill Industrial Court.  According to David Bonenberger, director of security and compliance for Proper Cannabis, the last time the...

Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled by Vangst Staffing and Whitney Economics.  This total represents a 4.5 percent increase year-over-year. Analysts expect sales to top $34 billion in 2025.  Certain states – including New York, Mississippi, and Ohio – also experienced a signi...

Ontario's 2025 budget is being hailed as a landmark moment by small businesses in the beer, wine, and cannabis industries. With a focus on supporting local producers, the province is making changes that many say are decades overdue. Starting August 1, Ontario will cut its markup rates on locally produced beer, cider, and ready-to-drink cocktails by...

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- The cannabis industry is budding all over the U.S, and Michigan is cashing in.  More and more legal pot shops are opening; prices are the lowest they've ever been and some in the weed business fear there are signs of a bubble ready to burst.  Benton Harbor is one city looking to make an economic rebound, and oppor...

New research published in Psychopharmacology shows that cannabidiol, a major non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can enhance a specific type of social memory in mice. This effect appears to be linked to changes in acetylcholine signaling in a key brain region called the basal forebrain. The findings provide new insight into how cannabidiol might...