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Cannabis Sales

U.S. Cannabis Industry Hits Record Sales—But Job Numbers Decline for First Time

In a surprising twist for one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. economy, the cannabis industry lost jobs in 2023—despite setting a new national record in sales. According to a new report from industry analysts at Vangst and Whitney Economics, the legal marijuana market brought in over $28.8 billion in revenue last year, but …

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Marijuana Sales

New York Marijuana Sales Near $1.5 Billion as Legal Market Rapidly Expands

New York’s legal cannabis market is gaining serious momentum, with total marijuana sales approaching $1.5 billion and the number of licensed stores nearly tripling over the past year. That’s the key takeaway from a new state report showing just how quickly the Empire State is embracing legal cannabis. According to the New York Office of …

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Medical Marijuana

Study Finds More Medical Marijuana Doctors in Areas with Higher Veteran Populations

A new federally funded study reveals a strong connection between veteran populations and access to medical marijuana doctors. Researchers found that areas with more veterans tend to have a higher number of physicians registered to recommend medical cannabis. The study suggests that as the need for alternative treatment options grows among veterans, the healthcare system …

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Cannabis Products

Study: ‘Black-Owned’ Cannabis Labels Boost White Consumer Interest, Not Black Consumer Interest

A new study is shedding light on how racial identity labels impact consumer behavior in the cannabis industry. Researchers found that labeling marijuana products as “Black-owned” significantly increased interest among white consumers—but had little or no effect on interest among Black consumers. The study, conducted by researchers from Yale University and published in the journal Social …

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Marijuana Legalization Study

Study Finds Legalizing Marijuana Increases Use—but Decreases Problematic Misuse

A new study from the American Medical Association (AMA) is challenging some long-standing fears around cannabis legalization. The research shows that while marijuana use has gone up in states that legalized it, problematic or harmful misuse has actually declined. This unexpected result offers powerful new evidence in favor of thoughtful, regulated legalization. The study tracked data over …

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Cannabis Taxation

Local Governments in Delaware Seek to Add Extra Sales Tax on Legal Cannabis

As Delaware prepares to launch its recreational cannabis market, some local governments are already pushing for the right to impose additional taxes on marijuana sales. The move is raising concerns among industry experts, advocates, and consumers who fear it could drive up prices and undermine the goals of legalization before the first dispensary even opens. …

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Trucker Shortage

Trucking Industry Says Outdated Marijuana Rules Are Fueling Driver Shortage

As the U.S. grapples with a growing shortage of commercial truck drivers, industry leaders are pointing to an unexpected culprit: outdated federal marijuana regulations. According to multiple national trucking associations, positive cannabis test results—along with strict federal drug testing rules—are sidelining thousands of otherwise qualified drivers, contributing to supply chain delays and labor shortages across …

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CBD Autism

New Study Finds CBD Provides Significant Benefits for Young Autism Patients

A groundbreaking new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can offer meaningful therapeutic benefits for children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research highlights CBD’s potential to improve behavioral symptoms, ease anxiety, and enhance daily function in individuals with moderate to severe autism—without the …

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Psychedelics

Study Finds Psychedelic Users Show Greater Creativity and Originality, Linked to Sense of Connectedness

A new study suggests that individuals who use psychedelics demonstrate significantly higher levels of creativity and originality compared to non-users—and this may be tied to a stronger sense of connection with the world around them. Researchers found that people who regularly consume psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD scored higher on measures of divergent thinking, abstract …

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Cannabis Reform

Arizona Eases Marijuana Use Restrictions for Police Recruits Once Again

Arizona has taken another step forward in modernizing its police hiring practices by loosening restrictions on prior marijuana use among law enforcement applicants. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) voted to reduce the required abstinence period from marijuana use to just six months, down from the previous two-year requirement. This change reflects …

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