Massachusetts hires new cannabis regulatory czar
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission this week announced it had finally filled the long-vacant job of executive director, with a Dec. 18 vote by commissioners to hire Travis Ahern, who…
Massachusetts hires new cannabis regulatory czar
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission this week announced it had finally filled the long-vacant job of executive director, with a Dec. 18 vote by commissioners to hire Travis Ahern, who…
OMC selects 15 marijuana retail applicants
[[{"value":"January 2, 2025 |ByDelaware's new Office of the Marijuana Commissioner opened in July 2023./PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OMCFollowing the public license lottery conducted by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner…
Kentucky begins medical marijuana program, but Tennesseans can’t join in
[["value":"Kentucky begins medical marijuana program, but Tennesseans can’t join in By ClarksvilleNow.com January 2, 2025 4:12 pm Shutterstock CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – As of Jan. 1, Kentucky will begin…
Kentucky begins medical marijuana program, but Tennesseans can’t join in
[["value":"Kentucky begins medical marijuana program, but Tennesseans can’t join in By ClarksvilleNow.com January 2, 2025 4:12 pm Shutterstock CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – As of Jan. 1, Kentucky will begin…
Kentucky begins medical marijuana program, but Tennesseans can’t join in
[["value":"Kentucky begins medical marijuana program, but Tennesseans can’t join in By ClarksvilleNow.com January 2, 2025 4:12 pm Shutterstock CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – As of Jan. 1, Kentucky will begin…
New York passes $1 billion in legal cannabis sales, poised for more expansion in 2025
With less than 12 hours to spare before the clock switched over to 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state’s legal cannabis inudstry surpassed the $1 billion…
Hawaii governor protects medical marijuana caregivers
Caregivers in Hawaii who provide medical marijuana access to qualified patients will be protected under governor's executive order. Caregivers in Hawaii who provide medical marijuana access to qualified patients will be…
Hawaii governor protects medical marijuana caregivers
Caregivers in Hawaii who provide medical marijuana access to qualified patients will be protected under governor's executive order. Caregivers in Hawaii who provide medical marijuana access to qualified patients will be…
University of Kentucky football player arrested for possession of marijuana
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) - A UK football player was arrested in Nelson County earlier this week for possession of marijuana and reckless driving.Jordan Lovett, a junior defensive back for…
University of Kentucky football player arrested for possession of marijuana
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) - A UK football player was arrested in Nelson County earlier this week for possession of marijuana and reckless driving.Jordan Lovett, a junior defensive back for…
Marijuana, paraphernalia seized from Alamo gas station
[[{"value":"PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ALAMO POLICE DEPARTMENT:51 minutes agoWBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,ALAMO, Tenn. — [Press release from the Alamo Police Department]On January 1, 2025 a search warrant signed by…
Marijuana, paraphernalia seized from Alamo gas station
[[{"value":"PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ALAMO POLICE DEPARTMENT:51 minutes agoWBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,ALAMO, Tenn. — [Press release from the Alamo Police Department]On January 1, 2025 a search warrant signed by…
New York Marijuana Sales Could Double To $1.5 Billion In 2025 As Market Expands, State Officials Predict
New York marijuana regulators say the state could double its adult-use marijuana sales in 2025, with top officials projecting upwards of $1.5 billion in cannabis purchases this year.With the state’s…
Kansas City cannabis businesses hope the new year brings marijuana rescheduling and tax relief
[[{"value":"A steady stream of customers walk into the From the Earth dispensary on Southwest Boulevard each day. They present IDs, make their selections from a large menu of options and…
Kansas City cannabis businesses hope the new year brings marijuana rescheduling and tax relief
[[{"value":"A steady stream of customers walk into the From the Earth dispensary on Southwest Boulevard each day. They present IDs, make their selections from a large menu of options and…
Cannabis dispensary looks forward to reopening in West Carthage
WEST CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - A West Carthage cannabis dispensary is getting closer to re-opening.“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel finally and it’s making…
Cannabis dispensary looks forward to reopening in West Carthage
WEST CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - A West Carthage cannabis dispensary is getting closer to re-opening.“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel finally and it’s making…
Cannabis dispensary looks forward to reopening in West Carthage
WEST CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - A West Carthage cannabis dispensary is getting closer to re-opening.“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel finally and it’s making…
Cannabis dispensary looks forward to reopening in West Carthage
WEST CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - A West Carthage cannabis dispensary is getting closer to re-opening.“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel finally and it’s making…
Medical marijuana is now legal in Kentucky, but here’s why it isn’t available just yet
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Medical marijuana is now legal in Kentucky, but patients likely won't see it on shelves anytime soon. And state regulations requiring local cultivation and processing mean it…
Illinois hemp shop sues hometown over August raid, criminal charges
The owner of a a suburban Illinois smoke shop that was raided in August over its hemp products filed a lawsuit last month against the city where his business is…
Bill to enable state-run cannabis test lab in Michigan falls short
This story was reprinted with permission from Crain’s Detroit.Legislation for Michigan’s long-awaited marijuana reference testing lab fell victim to the chaotic and relatively unproductive lame-duck session in Lansing.House Bill 5529, which…
New York cannabis sales have surpassed $1 billion, annual report says
The New York state Office of Cannabis Management has generated more than $1 billion in total revenue since the recreational cannabis market opened in 2022, according to its annual report…
‘Marijuana recession’ threatens Denver’s fledgling cannabis delivery businesses
[[{"value":" Owner of Better Days Delivery Michael Diaz-Rivera stands in the entrance of a customers complex while calling the customer regarding an apartment number for a marijuana product delivery in…
‘Marijuana recession’ threatens Denver’s fledgling cannabis delivery businesses
[[{"value":" Owner of Better Days Delivery Michael Diaz-Rivera stands in the entrance of a customers complex while calling the customer regarding an apartment number for a marijuana product delivery in…
‘Marijuana recession’ threatens Denver’s fledgling cannabis delivery businesses
[[{"value":" Owner of Better Days Delivery Michael Diaz-Rivera stands in the entrance of a customers complex while calling the customer regarding an apartment number for a marijuana product delivery in…
‘Marijuana recession’ threatens Denver’s fledgling cannabis delivery businesses
[[{"value":" Owner of Better Days Delivery Michael Diaz-Rivera stands in the entrance of a customers complex while calling the customer regarding an apartment number for a marijuana product delivery in…
‘Marijuana recession’ threatens Denver’s fledgling cannabis delivery businesses
[[{"value":" Owner of Better Days Delivery Michael Diaz-Rivera stands in the entrance of a customers complex while calling the customer regarding an apartment number for a marijuana product delivery in…
Prosecution of Sacred Heart Student Called Hard Line Against Illegal Pot Sales
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New Jersey Appeals Court Clears Path for Hoboken Marijuana Dispensary
A New Jersey appeals court has ruled in favor of Blue Violets LLC, permitting its Hoboken marijuana dispensary to operate, despite a local ordinance that was passed after the company…
California Law Allowing Marijuana Cafes Takes Effect, With First Shops Already Expanding Services
A new California law allowing marijuana cafes officially took effect on Wednesday, authorizing local governments throughout the state to allow cannabis retailers to expand their services. And certain businesses are…
New York reaches $1 billion mark in recreational cannabis sales
Total recreational cannabis sales in New York have eclipsed the $1 billion milestone since the adult-use market launched in 2022. Total recreational cannabis sales in New York have eclipsed the $1…
Top 5 Trailblazers Who Are Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry
[[{"value":" The cannabis community is driven by passionate figures who have reshaped the way we view and use cannabis. From activists to industry pioneers, these trailblazers have sparked change, broken…
FDA Warns CBD Tampon Company Over Allegedly ‘Misbranded’ And ‘Adulterated’ Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the manufacturer of a CBD tampon that its allegedly “adulterated” product is not approved for sale in the U.S. and is currently…
Dover’s Marijuana Ordinances: Passed, Vetoed, and Awaiting a Final Decision
[[{"value":"DOVER, DE- A major decision could shape the future of marijuana in Dover as the City Council meets tonight to determine whether to overturn Mayor Robin Christiansen's veto of four…
UK football player arrested in Nelson County for reckless driving, marijuana possession
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- University of Kentucky football player Jordan Lovett was arrested Dec. 30 in Nelson County. According to court records, the 21-year-old is charged with reckless driving and possession…
Legalizing marijuana in 2025 not likely
[[{"value":"Legalizing marijuana in Indiana by 2025 appears unlikely, with Republican leaders in the House and Senate opposing the move. Justin Swanson, president of the Midwest Hemp Council, argues it’s a…
11kg ganja seized, 2 peddlers arrested
Bhopal: TheBhopal Crime Branchon Wednesday arrested two allegeddrug peddlersand seized 11.05 kg of ganja (cannabis) valued at Rs1.2 lakh, along with an SUV used in the operation. The arrests were…
New York State Retail Cannabis Sales Eclipse $1 Billion
NYS Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated New Year’s Eve with the news the state’s legal cannabis industry had achieved more than $1 billion in retail sales.“Today, we recognize the $1 billion…
10 Common Cannabis Myths Debunked
Understanding the facts about cannabis is essential as its use becomes more widespread. Understanding the facts about cannabis is essential as its use becomes more widespread. Read More
California Cannabis Operators Face New Obstacles in 2025 as Governor Touts Seizures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended 2024 by trumpeting the state’s roughly $23 million seizure of illicit cannabis in East Oakland. The state’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than…
Leader of Kentucky pro-cannabis group says federal crackdown on gun owners with medical marijuana cards highly unlikely
Soon, qualifying Kentuckians will be able to purchase medical cannabis legally in the commonwealth. Kevin Bratcher, the executive director of the pro-cannabis nonprofit Kentucky NORML, said those who own guns…
Medical marijuana legalization takes effect in Nebraska after lawsuit dismissal
Last November, when Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved a pair of medical marijuana initiatives, the fate of those measures was unclear because of a pending legal challenge. But a subsequent ruling…
iAnthus acquires marijuana vape brand Cheetah for $1.5 million
iAnthus Capital Holdings is buying Illinois marijuana vape brand Cheetah Enterprises in an all-stock deal valued at $1.5 million. iAnthus Capital Holdings is buying Illinois marijuana vape brand Cheetah Enterprises in…
Eagan, MN, arrested for OWI, marijuana
[[{"value":"LARCHWOOD—A 22-year-old Eagan, MN, man was arrested about 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near Larchwood on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, first-offense possession of a controlled substance…
Bill to enable state-run cannabis test lab falls short in lame duck
Legislation for the state’s long-awaited marijuana reference testing lab fell victim to the chaotic and relatively unproductive lame duck session in Lansing. Legislation for the state’s long-awaited marijuana reference testing lab…
UK football player Jordan Lovett accused of reckless driving, marijuana possession
Lovett, who just completed his junior season with UK, finished with 36 solo tackles, including two interceptions. Lovett, who just completed his junior season with UK, finished with 36 solo tackles,…
Hemp, vape shop burglarized in East Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two men are wanted after an East Nashville hemp and vape shop was burglarized in the early morning hours of New Year’s Eve, according to the…