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Study Reveals Why Medical Patients Still Turn to Illicit Cannabis Market Despite State Legal Program

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23 September 2025

Utah's medical cannabis program was established to provide patients with safe, regulated access to therapeutic cannabis. However, a significant number of registered patients continue to turn to the illicit market to obtain their medicine. A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research takes a look at the issue, exploring

Newsom Signs AB 564, A Win for California Cannabis

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23 September 2025

California's legal cannabis industry can finally breathe a sigh of relief. In a move that gives much needed support for the state's cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed Assembly Bill 564 (AB 564) into law. This reverses a significant tax hike and provides a much-needed lifeline to legal

50+ Organizations Back MORE Act in Letter to U.S. House of Representatives

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22 September 2025

More than 50 civil rights and drug policy organizations have joined forces to urge Congress to support comprehensive federal cannabis reform through the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2025. This united front shows a significant moment in the effort for cannabis reform, and highlights the growing consensus

Medical Cannabis Legalization Linked to Lower Tobacco & Amphetamine Use

Beard Bros Media
22 September 2025

A new international study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research has uncovered a connection between the legalization of medical cannabis and a decrease in the use of tobacco and amphetamines. This research offers evidence that when people gain legal access to medical cannabis, they may be less likely to

Minnesota Opens First Non-Tribal Cannabis Dispensaries

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19 September 2025

The Minnesota cannabis industry reached a milestone this week as the first non-tribal recreational cannabis dispensaries opened their doors, marking the end of a lengthy wait that began when adult-use cannabis was legalized more than two years ago. Legacy Cannabis in Duluth became the first non-tribal shop to sell recreational