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Alabama’s long-delayed medical marijuana program may finally be on track to serve patients by the end of 2025, according to the state’s top cannabis regulator. John McMillan, director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), expressed optimism during a recent update, stating he is “very hopeful” that legal medical cannabis products could reach patients within …
Hawaii is tightening its grip on hemp regulation with a new bill signed into law by Governor Josh Green. The legislation mandates that all hemp product distributors and retailers operating in the state must register with the Hawaii Department of Health, aiming to improve oversight and safety in a rapidly expanding market. The new law …
Michigan lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4686, a proposal that would allow adults diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to legally possess up to two ounces of psilocybin or psilocyn for personal therapeutic use. The bill also decriminalizes the cultivation, creation, manufacturing, or delivery of these substances for qualifying veterans and other PTSD patients. Sponsored by …
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A recent study has found that adult-use cannabis legalization significantly boosts hotel revenue. Analysis across Colorado revealed a 25.2% increase in monthly hotel income—an average gain of $63,671 per property—after recreational cannabis dispensaries opened. This revenue growth continued for at least six years post-legalization. Further data shows room-night bookings rose by 7.9%, and daily room …
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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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