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Marc Fogel’s Release from Russian Prison Sparks U.S. Cannabis Policy Debate

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture / By kushmediagroup

Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia for possessing medical cannabis, was welcomed at the White House by President Donald Trump and prominent GOP leaders on Tuesday. While his release was celebrated as a diplomatic victory, the underlying issue of his conviction—a charge of possessing cannabis he lawfully obtained as a medical marijuana patient […]

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Virginia Legislature Passes Marijuana Sales Bill, Faces Governor’s Veto

Cannabis News, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

Both chambers of Virginia’s legislature recently passed identical bills aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana sales. The legislation, which would allow adults to purchase marijuana from regulated, state-licensed retailers, now heads to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk. However, the governor has already expressed intentions to veto the bills, as he did with a similar proposal last year.

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New Research Reveals CBD’s Benefits for Skin Care Products

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Science & Health / By kushmediagroup

Recent research published in the journal Pharmaceuticals has highlighted the promising potential of cannabidiol (CBD) as an active ingredient in skin care products. According to the study, CBD possesses anti-aging and antioxidant properties and may accelerate the healing of wounds, making it a valuable addition to a range of topical products. The study, conducted by

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Florida Cannabis Legalization Faces Uphill Battle for 2026 Ballot

Cannabis News, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

A new Florida Chamber of Commerce poll finds that 53% of likely voters support cannabis legalization in the state, a drop from the 56% who backed the 2024 ballot measure. Despite majority support, the figure remains below the 60% threshold required to amend the state constitution, posing a challenge for advocates preparing a renewed push

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Illinois Cannabis Sales Surpass $2 Billion in 2024, Setting New Record

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business, Cannabis In Science & Health / By kushmediagroup

Illinois cannabis dispensaries recorded over $2 billion in sales in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth, according to data from the Illinois Department of Revenue. The total includes $1.722 billion in adult-use sales and more than $285 million in medical cannabis sales. The state collected over $490 million in cannabis tax revenue,

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Massachusetts Cannabis Grower Sues Neighboring Farm Over Pesticide Contamination

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business, Cannabis In Science & Health / By kushmediagroup

River Valley Growers, a cannabis cultivation company in Western Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against neighboring produce farm Nourse Farms, alleging pesticide contamination that destroyed its crops and land, The Boston Globe reports. The lawsuit—believed to be the first of its kind in the cannabis industry—seeks damages totaling $17 million. According to the complaint, pesticides

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New York OCM Launches Cannabis Banking Directory to Support Licensed Businesses

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business / By kushmediagroup

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched the Cannabis Banking Directory, a new initiative aimed at connecting state-licensed cannabis businesses with banks and credit unions willing to serve the industry. The program, developed by OCM’s Social and Economic Equity (SEE) Team, seeks to reduce financial barriers and create greater stability for cannabis

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Michigan Governor Proposes Cannabis Tax Hike to Fund Infrastructure

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has unveiled a new proposal to include cannabis products in the state’s wholesale tax—currently applied to tobacco and other smoking products—as part of a broader plan to generate funding for infrastructure projects, the Detroit News reports. The initiative could raise an estimated $470 million to support road and bridge repairs

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American Teacher Marc Fogel Freed in Russia Deal

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

Marc Fogel, the American teacher and former U.S. diplomat sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison for cannabis possession, has been released in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy for President Donald Trump. His release, reported by The New York Times, comes after more than three years of detention. Fogel

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Idaho Senate Advances $300 Cannabis Possession Fine Bill

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would impose a minimum $300 fine on adults convicted of possessing three ounces or less of cannabis. The proposal, sponsored by State Rep. Bruce Skaug (R), passed the House and advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Skaug argues that the fine would serve as a

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