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Study: CBD Effective at Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria

A study has demonstrated CBD could be used to kill Gram-negative bacteria, which is responsible for certain drug-resistant diseases such as gonorrhea and meningitis.

Fri / Jan 22nd

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Introduced in Forida

Jan / 22nd

Florida state Sen. Jeff Brandes (R) has refiled a bill to legalize the sale of cannabis to anyone 21-and-older at… Read More

Massachusetts Dispensary Association Sues Over Social Equity Rules

Jan / 22nd

Massachusetts’ Commonwealth Dispensary Association (CDA) is suing the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) over its plan to only issue delivery licenses… Read More

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Breaking news about CBD industry trends, policy, and events.

Study: CBD Effective at Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Fri / Jan 22nd

A study published this week in the Communications Biology journal suggests that CBD could be used to kill Gram-negative bacteria.… Read More

Florida Protestors Rally In Support of Smoke Shop Owner Arrested for CBD Shipment

Wed / Jan 20th

Using Cannabis to Aid Physical Recovery

Wed / Jan 13th

Science & Research

The latest scientific research related to cannabis and CBD.

Study: CBD Effective at Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Fri / Jan 22nd

A study published this week in the Communications Biology journal suggests that CBD could be used to kill Gram-negative bacteria.… Read More

Study: Cannabis Legalization Increases Junk Food Sales

Thu / Jan 14th

Study Investigates Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms

Tue / Jan 12th

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Policy & Politics

News from the front lines of the fight to repeal cannabis prohibition.

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Introduced in Forida

Fri / Jan 22nd

Florida state Sen. Jeff Brandes (R) has refiled a bill to legalize the sale of cannabis to anyone 21-and-older at… Read More

South Carolina’s Medical Cannabis Act Garners New Support

Wed / Jan 20th

Idaho May Block Future Legalization With Constitutional Amendment

Tue / Jan 19th

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Recreational Cannabis News

The latest news headlines from markets that have embraced adult-use legalization.

Canada

Despite Losses, Canadian Cannabis CEOs Among Nation’s Highest-Paid Executives

Fri / Jan 15th

Aurora Announces Major Production Cut & Layoffs at Sky Facility

Wed / Dec 16th

Canadian Official Says Low-Quality Cannabis Is Driving Illegal Sales

Tue / Dec 8th

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California

California Cannabis Industry Association Announces Banking Deal for Members

Wed / Jan 20th

California Dispensary Settles with Union for $75k in Back Pay

Tue / Jan 5th

Cindy De La Vega: Operating a Community-Focused Social Equity Retailer

Tue / Dec 29th

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Colorado

Bob Eschino & Derek Cumings: Building a Cannabis Edibles Empire

Thu / Jan 21st

Colorado Gov. Asks for $5 Million to Boost Cannabis Social Equity

Mon / Jan 11th

Condo Association Trying to Force Dispensary’s Eviction in Aspen, Colorado

Mon / Dec 28th

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Washington

Washington Launches Cannabis Compliance Consultant Team

Thu / Jan 21st

Washington Cannabis Activists Pushing for Major Policy Changes in 2021

Thu / Jan 7th

Washington Social Equity Task Force Votes to Center Anti-Black Racism

Wed / Dec 30th

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Oregon

Pesticide Triggers Oregon Cannabis Product Recall

Fri / Jan 8th

Deschutes County, Oregon Suing State for Access to Cannabis Taxes

Wed / Dec 16th

Oregon Decriminalizes All Drugs & Legalizes Psilocybin Therapy

Wed / Nov 4th

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Nevada

Native Leaf Co Launches Market’s First Whole-Leaf Hemp Wraps

Thu / Dec 17th

260,000 Plants Destroyed by Police in Navajo Nation Raid

Thu / Nov 19th

FBI and Navajo Police Raid Hemp Farm on Tribal Land

Thu / Nov 12th

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Dispensary Association Sues Over Social Equity Rules

Fri / Jan 22nd

Former City Official Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Extortion in Cannabis Licensing Probe

Wed / Dec 16th

Social Equity Applicants Favored for Massachusetts Cannabis Delivery Licenses

Tue / Dec 1st

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Maine

Cannabis Brand Facing Steep Fines Over Cartoon Mermaid Logo

Mon / Jan 18th

Cannabis Testing Lab Penalized for Operating Without License

Thu / Jan 14th

Medical Cannabis is Now Maine’s Most Lucrative Crop

Wed / Dec 9th

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Alaska

Alaska Allowing Curbside & Drive-Thru Cannabis Sales

Tue / Apr 21st

Alaska Gov. Pulls Funding for Hemp Pilot Program

Thu / Aug 1st

Juneau, Alaska Approves Cannabis Social-Use Ordinance

Fri / Jul 26th

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Vermont

Will Read: Normalizing Cannabis Through Smart Marketing

Wed / Dec 2nd

Tim Fair: Vermont’s Path to an Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Fri / Nov 27th

Vermont Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Thu / Oct 8th

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Medical Cannabis News

Breaking news updates from medical cannabis programs and research happening around the globe.

Arizona

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Arizona Could Begin Within Days

Wed / Jan 20th

Arizona Adult-Use Sales Could Begin in March

Wed / Dec 30th

Arizona Unveils Draft Regulations for Legal Cannabis Market

Mon / Dec 14th

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Arkansas

Arkansas Allows Cannabis Legalization Campaign to Collect E-Signatures

Mon / Jun 8th

Small Dispensary Wins Trademark Dispute Against Multi-State Operator

Thu / May 28th

94% of Arkansas Hemp Farmers Lost Money on Last Year’s Crop

Fri / May 15th

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Florida

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Introduced in Forida

Fri / Jan 22nd

Florida Protestors Rally In Support of Smoke Shop Owner Arrested for CBD Shipment

Wed / Jan 20th

Cresco Labs to Acquire Bluma Wellness in $213M Deal

Fri / Jan 15th

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Illinois

Illinois Has Yet to Award $62M in Cannabis-Derived Revenues for Social Programs

Tue / Jan 19th

Cresco Labs to Acquire Bluma Wellness in $213M Deal

Fri / Jan 15th

Illinois Senate Approves Bill to Improve Cannabis Social-Equity Licensing

Thu / Jan 14th

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Maryland

Maryland Cannabis Workers Eligible for Coronavirus Vaccine

Thu / Jan 14th

Jen Jackson: Navigating the Corporate-to-Cannabis Transition

Wed / Oct 7th

Cannabis Licensing Investigation Finds ‘No Evidence of Bias’ In Maryland

Fri / Sep 4th

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Michigan

Dispensary Offering Pre-Roll to Those Who Get COVID Vaccine

Tue / Jan 19th

Michigan Cannabis Sales Increased 482% During 2020

Tue / Jan 12th

Study Investigates Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms

Tue / Jan 12th

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire House Approves Adult-Use Bill With No Regulated Sales

Fri / Feb 21st

Considering New England’s 2020 Legalization Landscape

Fri / Feb 14th

New Hampshire Cannabis Legalization Push Stalls In Senate

Thu / Dec 5th

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New Jersey

New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Deal Implodes

Tue / Jan 12th

New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Penalties for Underage Cannabis Crimes

Wed / Jan 6th

New Jersey Gov. Delays Signing of Legalization Bill

Tue / Dec 29th

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New York

3rd Time’s the Charm? Cuomo Includes Legalization in New York Budget

Tue / Jan 12th

New York Gov. Calls for Legalization & New Cannabis Management Office

Thu / Jan 7th

Native Tribe Rents Land to Cannabis Grower in New York

Mon / Dec 28th

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Ohio

Ohio Accepting Petitions for New Cannabis Qualifying Conditions

Wed / Nov 4th

University of Cincinnati Offering Cannabis Studies Certificate Program

Thu / Oct 15th

Ohio Adds Cachexia to Cannabis Program, Rejects Anxiety and Autism

Mon / Jun 15th

Oklahoma

Muscogee Nation Approves Medical Cannabis Reforms

Wed / Nov 11th

Embattled Oklahoma Cannabis Testing Lab Surrenders License

Thu / Oct 8th

Oklahoma Activists Launch Bid for Expungement, Decriminalization

Mon / Sep 7th

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Pennsylvania

Activists Distribute Cannabis Pardon Applications via Old News Bins

Mon / Jan 4th

Pennsylvania K-12 Students Will Be Taught About the Benefits of Hemp

Thu / Dec 31st

Pennsylvania Awards $2M Grant to Cannabis Brand for New Facilities

Thu / Dec 31st

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Texas

Fort Worth, Texas Police No Longer Enforcing Low-Level Possession Laws

Tue / Nov 24th

Texas Senator-Elect Files Cannabis Legalization & Medical Expansions Bill

Wed / Nov 11th

Texas Sued Over Smokeable Hemp Products Ban

Tue / Aug 11th

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Utah

Utah Considers Allowing Any Doctor to Recommend Medical Cannabis

Wed / Dec 16th

Navajo Nation Passes Resolution Outlawing Hemp

Wed / Oct 7th

Lawsuit Dropped Against Utah Reps Who Replaced Voter-Backed Cannabis Program

Tue / Sep 15th

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