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A new report by cannabis data and analytics firm Headset projects that the U.S. cannabis industry could reach a $45.8 billion market potential by 2025.

Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) said in a recent interview he will not seek to overturn the adult-use cannabis law signed by his predecessor but will look to adjust certain elements of the program, including a “forced unionization” clause.

London, England Mayor Sadiq Khan is looking to adopt a cannabis decriminalization pilot program that would offer guidance on drug use instead of arresting young adults between 18-24.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., the U.S. arm of a pharmaceutical firm that recently announced an international medical cannabis distribution deal, was found guilty in New York for contributing to the opioid crisis.

Green Thumb Industries Inc. has closed on its acquisition of LeafLine Industries, which owns one of Minnesota’s two vertical licenses, giving GTI a national presence in 15 states.

Ireland has seen a nearly 50% drop in cannabis possession charges and summonses following recent criminal justice reforms.

A recent study found significant improvement in autism symptoms following treatment with THC-rich cannabis oil.

The deadline for New York’s municipalities to ban cannabis industry operations has passed with some 42% opting out of dispensaries and 48% opting out of on-site consumption businesses.

Missouri medical cannabis sales have exceeded $200 million during the program’s first 14 months.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved New York’s hemp plan. All currently licensed growers must reapply under the new program.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission approved new industry rules that include updated delta-8 THC testing rules and expanded purchasing limits in dispensaries.

Lompoc, California officials voted to approve up to two cannabis-related events per year in any of its three city parks.

New Mexico’s new adult-use cannabis industry rules include restrictions on retail product samples and guidelines for security measures, proof of water rights, workplace training programs, record-keeping, and more.

Colorado’s combined medical and adult-use cannabis sales reached $2.19 billion in 2020, marking a new record for the state.

The recent National Drug Strategy Household Survey in Australia found that 41.1% of respondents believe cannabis should be legalized.

Oregon recently allocated $25 million under a new enforcement program to combat illegal cannabis grows in the state.

Rochester, New York’s mayor-elect Malik Evans has proposed using cannabis taxes to bolster a universal basic income program for his constituents.

Medical cannabis company Cannabit-Tikun Olam is partnering with pharmaceutical firm Teva Israel to produce cannabis products for international distribution.

Researchers at Washington State University and several partnering West Coast universities have received a five-year, $10 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to study hemp and its agricultural benefits.

Lawmakers in Maryland are set to consider legislation that would put a referendum to legalize adult-use cannabis before voters during the 2022 election.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission will hear a case on whether banks can recall mortgages for cannabis licensee homeowners.

Minnesota cannabis officials said that hemp-derived tinctures and other CBD and Delta-8 THC products are illegal because the FDA has not formally approved the cannabinoid products.

A recent survey found 35% of software programmers have used cannabis while completing software engineering-related tasks and 91% of those surveyed believe cannabis should be made legal.

NYC New York Cannabis, a New York City-based cannabis apparel brand, received an injunction from a federal judge on Tuesday for altering several of the city’s departmental logos for profit.