This is one of the largest studies ever conducted on teen cannabis use and psychiatric outcomes, and it reinforces that age restrictions and youth prevention should be central to any legalization framework. A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 adolescents ages 13 to 17 found cannabis use was linked to a twofold increase in psychotic and bipolar disorder risk by age 26. The study represents one of the largest longitudinal investigations of this association, drawing on clinical health records rather than self-reported data.
Hawaii Senators Approve Limited Marijuana Legalization Bill After House Punts for 2026
A cannabis beverage brand sponsoring a major NBA arena signals that these products are becoming as mainstream as beer—yet the federal ban could eliminate them just as they achieve cultural acceptance. Hawaii senators have taken up a pair of bills to legalize marijuana, with one proposal contingent on federal reform or changes to the state Constitution. The Senate’s advancement comes after the House punted on reform for 2026.
Cannabis Industry Wage Crisis: Minimum Wage Catching Up to Once-Premium Jobs
Hawaii joining the growing list of states advancing cannabis legalization means more Americans may soon have access to regulated, tested cannabis products regardless of where they live. The cannabis industry, once known for above-average pay, is falling behind as minimum wages rise in 22 states and dozens of cities. Price compression and debt are forcing operators to make difficult choices about compensation.
Texas Voters Weigh In on Marijuana Legalization in Primary Election
Massachusetts crossing $9 billion in legal cannabis sales proves that regulated markets work—generating tax revenue, creating jobs, and giving consumers access to safe, tested products. Marijuana legalization is on the primary election ballot in Texas, marking a significant moment for cannabis reform in one of the nation’s most conservative states and a major hemp-producing state. The ballot measure tests voter appetite for legalization in a state that has maintained strict cannabis laws while building a massive hemp industry.