Source: Visual Capitalist
Cannabis use is hitting record highs while alcohol use falls, showing a major shift in American habits and culture. BBSC is sharing this as an important industry and lifestyle signal for members watching cannabis become more mainstream. The original story includes the full data and context from the source.
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Source: USA Today
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill expanding the state's medical cannabis program. BBSC is watching this closely because Georgia still has some of the stricter cannabis laws in the country, but medical access continues to move forward. Members should read the original story for the full state-level details.
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Source: ScienceDaily
New research explores how cannabis use may affect memory and brain function over time. BBSC is sharing this because the science around cannabis is more nuanced than old stigma suggests, with frequency, age, potency, and use patterns all mattering. The original source provides the full research context.
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Source: SFGATE
A California-focused study explores a possible connection between cannabis use and lower body weight in some users. BBSC is sharing this because it challenges common assumptions and points toward deeper research into cannabis, appetite, metabolism, and health. The original article should be read for the full study details.
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Source: Marijuana Moment
This lawsuit puts the federal rescheduling fight right in the spotlight. For BBSC readers, it is a reminder that Schedule III is not just policy talk - it is a live legal battle with real consequences for reform.
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Source: Federal Register / DOJ
A June 29 hearing makes cannabis rescheduling one of the biggest federal events to watch in 2026. The outcome could shape how businesses, patients, and state programs understand the next phase of cannabis policy.
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Source: Marijuana Moment
Advocacy groups are making it clear that rescheduling is not the finish line. The bigger push is still full reform, and Congress is where many of those next fights will happen.
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Source: Marijuana Moment
Kentucky adding 15 qualifying conditions could open medical cannabis access to many more patients. It is a strong state-level story because it shows reform moving through practical patient access, not just headlines.
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Source: Marijuana Moment / Axios Atlanta
Georgia remains one of the more interesting medical cannabis states to watch. A broader program would give patients more options while showing how Southern cannabis policy keeps shifting step by step.
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Source: Marijuana Moment
State cannabis officials are trying to understand what federal rescheduling actually means for existing programs. That matters because state markets need clear rules before businesses and regulators can move with confidence.
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Source: Marijuana Moment
Sleep is one of the most relatable reasons people talk about cannabis. This survey gives BBSC readers a science and lifestyle story that connects research, real-world use, and everyday wellness conversations.
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Source: Marijuana Moment / The American Hemp Monitor
Hemp innovation goes far beyond flower, edibles, and dispensary shelves. Packaging and materials research gives the cannabis space a useful business and environmental angle worth watching.
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Source: Marijuana Moment newsletter coverage
Medical cannabis research continues to draw serious attention, especially when it involves cannabinoids and cancer studies. This is not a cure claim - it is a research-watch story that helps readers follow where the science may be headed.
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Source: MJBizDaily
New York remains one of the country's most important cannabis markets, but operators say high state fees are adding serious pressure. It is a business-side reminder that legalization still has to work on the ground.
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Source: MarketWatch
Investor reaction shows how complicated cannabis reform can be for the market. Even when policy momentum looks positive, businesses and shareholders are still sorting out what the changes actually mean.
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Source: Axios Chicago
Chicago continues to be a major meeting point for Midwest cannabis business, branding, finance, and hemp beverage conversations. For BBSC, this is the kind of regional industry story that connects policy, culture, and commerce.
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Source: Cannabis Business Times
A new dispensary opening is where legalization becomes real local access. Sweetspot's Hamilton location gives the Dispensary News category a fresh retail story from an industry source.
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Source: Regional Media News
Trichome Cannabis Company's Kewanee opening is a strong Illinois retail-access story. It fits BBSC's Midwest coverage because it shows dispensary growth happening in local communities, not just major cities.
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Source: BusinessWire / Cresco Labs
Multi-state operators are still expanding their retail footprints across legal markets. Cresco's update gives BBSC readers a look at how larger cannabis companies are growing store counts and entering new local markets.
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Source: Marijuana Moment
This story gives readers the legal side of the rescheduling fight, separate from the federal policy announcement. It is worth tracking because court challenges can slow, reshape, or complicate reform.
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Source: Marijuana Moment
Hemp-derived THC is a major part of the current cannabis market. A federal ban would affect businesses, consumers, and whole product categories, so this legal fight belongs on the watch list.
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Source: Reuters / DOJ analysis
Schedule III can change important pieces of cannabis law, but it does not make cannabis federally legal. This story helps readers separate real reform from the limits and confusion that still remain.
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