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| Apr 20, 2026 |
New Marijuana Report Shows Arrests Are Plummeting As Legalization Spreads, But Criminalized States Still Send Thousands To Jail Each Year
As more states pass laws legalizing marijuana, arrests for cannabis are dropping considerably, a new report from an advocacy organization shows, not surprisingly. But it also makes the case that there is still work to be done as tens of thousands of people continue to be put in handcuffs every year in the U.S. over something that is now legal in nearly half the states. |
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| Apr 20, 2026 |
This 4/20, Remember The Cannabis Prisoners Legalization Left Behind
As legal cannabis becomes a multibillion-dollar industry, people are still serving decades, even life, in prison for the same plant. That is not progress. It is unfinished business. Every year on 4/20, millions of people celebrate cannabis culture. Legalization expands, new markets open, and the industry keeps growing. But while the legal cannabis economy thrives, there are still people sitting in prison cells serving decades, and in some cases life sentences, for cannabis offenses. |
| Apr 20, 2026 |
Cannabis Policy in 2026—Setbacks, Rollbacks, and Roadblocks
For more than a decade, cannabis policy in the United States has steadily moved toward legalization. Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2012, a growing number of states have adopted regulated cannabis markets. Today, 40 states have legalized medical and/or recreational cannabis. Approval of the legalization of cannabis, for either medical or recreational use, continues to be strong among Americans. |
| Apr 20, 2026 |
Is it legal to have weed in Texas? See latest on THC flower crackdown
A crackdown on smokable hemp products in Texas has hit pause — at least for now — adding to confusion over what’s legal when it comes to cannabis and THC. For years, vape and smoke shops across the state have sold hemp-derived alternatives to traditional cannabis, which remains largely illegal in Texas. Those products include delta-8, delta-10 and THCA. (Delta-9 THC is the primary intoxicating compound in cannabis and is illegal above 0.3% under state law.) |
| Apr 20, 2026 |
The 420 Failure: Here's the Real Reason Tilray Brands Has Been a Horrible Investment Despite Operating in a Legal Marijuana Market
Key Points Tilray has been struggling to generate much organic growth, and it remains deeply unprofitable. It and other cannabis companies have experienced significant declines in value over the past five years. While marijuana is legal in Canada, government regulation has been highly restrictive. |
| Apr 19, 2026 |
Can cannabis treat opioid addiction?
In July, a user on the popular social media forum Reddit posed a simple but charged question: “Does cannabis help?” Posted to r/OpiatesRecovery, a 56,000 member forum for people recovering from opioid addiction, the question drew mixed responses within minutes. Some said they found it helpful; others cited cannabis’ negative side effects. For cannabis and psychedelics researcher Philippe Lucas, the question is not hypothetical. |
| Apr 19, 2026 |
Teen cannabis use rose after California legalization, reversing years of decline
Teen cannabis use in Northern California increased following the legalization of adult recreational cannabis and later declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente published in JAMA Network Open. |
| Apr 19, 2026 |
They tried everything, and nothing worked. Now, women are turning to cannabis for help
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta - When I started filming the first “Weed” documentary back in 2012, I could not have predicted where this journey would take me — or the stories that would keep unfolding long after that initial exploration into the world of cannabis. At the time, I thought I was making a single self-contained film about a controversial plant and its place in modern medicine. What I didn’t realize was that I was also beginning a long, evolving conversation about hope, healing and who gets to be taken seriously when talking about something as provocative as medical marijuana. |
| Apr 18, 2026 |
Trump Complains DOJ Is ‘Slow-Walking’ Marijuana Rescheduling, Four Months After He Issued An Order To Get It Done
President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to complain that federal officials are “slow-walking” following through on an executive order he issued to complete the process of federally rescheduling marijuana. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Regulations Now Await AG and Governor’s Approval
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has approved a set of rules governing the state’s emerging cannabis supply system, almost a year after first adopting temporary guidelines. The framework has operated under short-term extensions lasting 90 days at a time. The measures, repeatedly renewed, outline how medical marijuana businesses must operate. They address licensing limits, security standards, approved product types, and the qualifications required for physicians who recommend cannabis to patients. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Mass. cannabis law could take effect before 4/20 — here’s what changes
A new cannabis law in Massachusetts could take effect on the eve of April 20 — the informal “4/20” holiday widely celebrated by cannabis users — triggering immediate changes for dispensaries and consumers alike. The new statue, called "H.5350, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws‚" was on Gov. Maura Healey’s desk for consideration to become law no later than April 19, after it was passed by the House and Senate on April 6. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Life in Prison for a First Time, Nonviolent Cannabis Charge?
Advocates, members of Congress, and those negatively impacted by cannabis incarceration will come together for a 4/20 congressional briefing and press conference designed to recenter the cultural holiday around an urgent reality: cannabis remains federally illegal and the harms of prohibition persist |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
New Zealand: Nascent medical cannabis industry aims for growth
The budding medicinal cannabis sector is struggling to put down roots, and another specialist processing factory is set to close. But regulators considering current rules and a new industry collective offer some promise to reduce New Zealand's reliance on imported medicinal bud. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Berlin 2026: European Cannabis M&A Finds its Footing
As the European cannabis conference season gets started, industry experts, lawmakers, regulators and business owners are facing greater mainstream scrutiny than ever before. From police raids in Portugal and North Macedonia, to a media backlash in the UK, operators are facing increasing questions about the industry’s resilience in the face of coordinated pushback. Europe’s largest medical cannabis market, once again, finds itself at the very centre of this debate. Delegates at this year’s ICBC Berlin were offered insights from Germany’s most informed voices to get the latest picture on where the thriving market currently stands, and whether regulatory headwinds will push capital toward neighbouring markets. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Smuggling Busts Further Taint North Macedonia’s Legal Cannabis Industry
Dragan Krstev used to work for a company called Green Life, growing medicinal cannabis in a village called Josifovo near North Macedonia’s southern border with Greece. Cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes was legalised in 2016 and promoted heavily by the former Social Democrat-led government of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. By 2021, the country boasted more than 60 licenced cannabis producers. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Examining Canada’s cannabis business since legalization
It's coming up on eight years since recreational cannabis use in Canada was legalized in 2018. Before that, virtually all cannabis transactions were conducted illegally, in the shadows, where everything, including accurate data, were sketchy at best. Today, we know how and where legal cannabis is grown, where it is warehoused and sold, and how much it is taxed. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the most important day of the year for cannabis enthusiasts. But this year, a cloud of uncertainty will hang over these celebrations. After years of success, the movement to legalize recreational and medical cannabis has stalled. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Singaporean man executed for importing over 1kg of cannabis
Convicted drug importer Omar Yacob Bamadhaj was hanged on April 16 for bringing 1,009.1g of cannabis into Singapore in July 2018. The 46-year-old Singaporean was convicted of the capital offence on Feb, 24, 2021. His conviction and sentence were upheld by the Court of Appeal on Oct 12, 2021. |
| Apr 16, 2026 |
5 Ways Cannabis Can Save the Planet This Earth Day
A look at the long-term environmental impact of cannabis cultivation demonstrates how vital it is that everyone — especially those in the industry — does their part to prioritize Earth’s health. There are a lot of different ways to for big companies to practice sustainability — and as a consumer, you can get in on the action by ditching disposable vape cartridges or buying your bud from a local source. Some critics think family farming could herald in a greener future for cannabis, while others have hopes for responsibly grown cannabis on a larger scale. But no matter the outcome, cannabis (and the cannabis industry) can still be a part of the plan to keep Earth happy and healthy. |
| Apr 16, 2026 |
Small businesses form the foundation of Canada’s cannabis industry
New figures from Statistics Canada show that more than seven years into legal cannabis, 51.4% of Canada’s cannabis retailers were small shops with one to four employees. All but two cannabis retailers are considered small businesses, which the agency defines as an enterprise with 1 to 99 paid employees. This is based on a count of 3,295 retail cannabis businesses with employees at the end of 2025. In addition to the 1,694 stores with 1-4 employees, there were another 1,066 with 5-9 employees. The federal agency also notes there are two large chain ”mega retailers” with 200 to 499 employees. |