Comedian and longtime cannabis advocate Bill Maher is known for his blunt takes and unapologetic honesty—and his latest reflection involves a surprising dinner guest: former President Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Maher revealed that he once had dinner at the White House with Trump during his presidency. But what surprised fans even more? Maher …
A new national survey shows that a strong majority of Americans are ready to bring cannabis out of the shadows—and into their vacation plans. According to a recent poll conducted by the American Gaming Association and YouGov, 70% of U.S. adults support allowing marijuana consumption at casinos and resort properties in states where it’s legal. The results …
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Pre-rolls—those ready-to-smoke joints—have quickly become one of the fastest-growing categories in the legal cannabis industry. But while consumers in both the U.S. and Canada are fueling the trend, new analysis reveals that the two markets are evolving in dramatically different ways. According to a recent op-ed, the U.S. pre-roll market is thriving with innovation and …
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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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Florida’s path to cannabis legalization just hit a major legal and political wall—and activists are fighting back. Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign aiming to put marijuana legalization on the 2026 ballot, has officially joined a lawsuit challenging new restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The controversial law, enacted …
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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Retailers across Texas are sounding the alarm over a proposed state ban that could wipe hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC off the shelves—and with it, the livelihoods of thousands of small business owners. A new report highlights just how severe the economic fallout could be if lawmakers move forward with stricter rules on consumable hemp …
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Pennsylvania is moving one step closer to legal cannabis sales as lawmakers prepare to vote on a bill that would allow marijuana to be sold through a network of state-run stores. The vote marks a significant development in the state’s evolving approach to cannabis policy. The proposed legislation would legalize the sale of cannabis to …
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A bill aimed at supporting psychedelic therapy in Hawaii has unexpectedly stalled and will not advance this legislative session—even after it had successfully passed both the state Senate and House. The development has left advocates disappointed and raised concerns about legislative gridlock blocking healthcare innovation. The bill, which had strong bipartisan support, would have established …
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In a stunning move, Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced a bill to legalize marijuana for adult use just one day after it was introduced. The rapid progress signals growing bipartisan support and increasing urgency to modernize the state’s cannabis laws. The bill would legalize possession and regulated sales of cannabis for adults aged 21 and older. …
