Despite the biggest month ever, CT cannabis sales down in 2025: Data
[#item_full_content] Cannabis prices have come down about $6 per product since recreational sales began in 2023. Read More
Cannabis Cultivation Market – Global Forecast 2025-2032: Transition Towards Organic and Regenerative Cultivation Practices to Meet Consumer Eco Demands
[#item_full_content] Opportunities in cannabis cultivation include technological advancements in precision agriculture, eco-friendly practices, and adaptable cultivation methods. The industry benefits from regulatory shifts encouraging innovation, diverse segmentation by grow medium and…
Today on Texas Standard: Proposed THC rules draw backlash from hemp businesses
[#item_full_content] Smokeable hemp products sold legally across Texas could soon disappear under proposed state health rules that would redefine how THC is measured and significantly raise compliance costs. At a recent…
Archie York’s mum backs campaign against illegal cannabis factories after Newcastle explosion
[#item_full_content] Archie York's parents join a campaign to help spot illegal cannabis labs after their son's death. Read More
New York woman pleads guilty in Somerset County illegal marijuana grow operation
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Advocates push for sensible cannabis legislation on opening day of legislative session
[#item_full_content] Cannabis advocates are hoping bills for expanded cannabis use and possession will advance in this year’s legislative session. Read More
Delaware lawmakers return with bills on marijuana and primaries for special elections
[#item_full_content] Delaware lawmakers return to Legislative Hall on Jan. 13 for the first session of the second leg of the 153rd General Assembly, and several newly introduced bills are already generating Read…
Marijuana, cash seized from vape shops in Pennsylvania
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D.C. reaches 100th illegal cannabis business closure under emergency enforcement law
[#item_full_content] The District of Columbia has marked its 100th illegal cannabis business closure since launching enhanced enforcement efforts under the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Amendment…
2 Kentucky House bills take aim at decriminalizing marijuana
[#item_full_content] Two newly proposed bills in Kentucky could change how cannabis is treated in the Commonwealth. Read More
Scientists Resurrected Extinct Cannabis Enzymes And Traced The Drug’s Origins
[#item_full_content] Can't beat the classics. Read More
Attorney sees ‘scant evidence’ to disqualify retail cannabis repeal
[#item_full_content] A challenge to the petition to repeal adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts was filed by Thomas Kiley, who claimed that signature gatherers had misled voters about what they were signing, but…
New Jersey tightens rules on intoxicating hemp sales
[#item_full_content] N.J. closed a federal loophole by tightening intoxicating hemp rules, limiting THC levels and requiring licenses for over-limit products. Read More
This California Disposable Vape Ban Could Devastate The Legal Cannabis Industry Even Further
[#item_full_content] Good intentions often make for compelling policy. But in practice, consequences rarely fall in line as neatly as the ideas that inspired them. Read More
Marijuana, cash seized from 2 Ross Township vape shops, Allegheny County police say
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Four years of legalized adult-use marijuana in Montana produces more than $1 billion in sales
[#item_full_content] Adult-use sales remain on a growth trajectory while medical sales fell over 70%. Read More
Douglas County secures $1.9M grant to fight illegal marijuana
[#item_full_content] According to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) has secured a $1,945,652 grant from the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program. Read More
Focus at Four: Texas Hemp Business Council Texas calls out “disastrous” licensing fee
[#item_full_content] “They’re not really moored in reality,” said Mark Bordas, the executive director of the Texas Hemp Business Council, about the change. Read More
Texas medical cannabis finally poised to boom, but one major obstacle remains
[#item_full_content] After nearly a decade of slow movement, medical marijuana is poised to explode in Texas, and major cannabis companies are taking notice. Read More
Allegheny County police raid vape shops in large-scale marijuana, THC bust
[#item_full_content] Detectives with the Allegheny County Police Department uncovered a 'large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.' Read More
Bel Air moves to adjust cannabis business regulations to align with state law
[#item_full_content] The Bel Air Planning Commission met Thursday to discuss adjustments to the town’s guidelines for cannabis businesses and ensure town code is in line with state regulations. Read More
A Dispensary Burned. If This Was a Pharmacy Fire, Nobody Would Be Joking
[#item_full_content] A Colorado dispensary fire was a real emergency. The jokes came later — and they say more about how cannabis is still framed than what actually happened. Read More
Man charged after marijuana, guns found during Batesburg-Leesville traffic stop
[#item_full_content] A man was arrested over the weekend after police in Batesburg-Leesville found weapons and marijuana during a traffic stop. Read More
Affidavit: Jonesboro woman arrested after 400+ grams of marijuana and loaded handgun found in motel room
[#item_full_content] District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 12 to charge 32-year-old Claudine Odessa Lockridge. Read More
Why cannabis-infused edibles don’t affect Michiganders the same way every time
[#item_full_content] A lot of cannabis consumers have had this experience: One day, a single gummy or specific dose feels mild and manageable. Another day, the exact same edible and dose leaves…
What It’s Like to Judge the Richmond Cannabis Cup
[#item_full_content] RVA Magazine writer Christian Detres chronicles his experience judging the Virginia Cannabis Cup, exploring weed culture, strain evaluation, and the evolving relationship between cannabis and everyday life. A personal, funny,…
Texas opens door to more medical marijuana dispensaries
[#item_full_content] After lawmakers blunted expansion for years, Texas’ medical marijuana industry is slated to see more marijuana operators coming online, current ones opening more facilities, and more Texans enrolling in the…
Medical Cannabis Helps Relieve Fibromyalgia Symptoms
[#item_full_content] By Pat Anson Medical cannabis products help relieve pain and anxiety caused by fibromyalgia, and improve sleep and quality of life, according to a new study of patients enrolled in…
Florida cops seize over 230 pounds of marijuana after following stolen trailer’s GPS to warehouse
[#item_full_content] A multi-agency cargo theft investigation led police to arrest an individual for drug trafficking, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO). Read More
Ohio cannabis sales top $1 billion in first full year of adult-use
[#item_full_content] Ohio cannabis is now a billion-dollar annual market as legal sales accelerated following their August 2024 launch. Read More
Confusion over cannabis petition underscores constitutional ‘right to lie’
[#item_full_content] In downtown Portland, as hundreds of Mainers gathered for an anti-ICE protest Saturday, others were there to gather signatures for a petition to repeal recreational marijuana in Maine. Though, they…
Kentucky’s first medical cannabis processor is opening in Dayton
[#item_full_content] As the first facility of its kind in the state, Bison Processing will be responsible for taking Kentucky-grown cannabis and transforming it into safe, lab-tested medical products. Read More
West Ridge Could Get Its First Cannabis Dispensary As New Proposal Comes Forward
[#item_full_content] This is the second proposal to open a dispensary at the same Peterson Avenue spot. The first, by a different development group, was rejected by the alderman last year. Read More
Multiple States Facing Marijuana Legalization Repeal Threats
[#item_full_content] Prohibitionist are spending millions to recriminalize cannabis Read More
Federal hemp-THC ban could be delayed until 2028 under new bill
[#item_full_content] Bipartisan bill seeks 3-year timeline on pending ban Read More
‘I got a basketball size bag of weed in my trunk’: Feds reveal even more alleged crimes by Antioch cops
[#item_full_content] Illegal law enforcement database searches, taking and re-selling seized marijuana, and of course even more steroid use is all among the uncharged conduct attributed to ex-Antioch cops. Read More
Tong: CT Cannabis Businesses Settle Wrongdoing Allegations With $400K Payment
[#item_full_content] Per the agreement, the businesses and their principals allegedly exchanged competitively sensitive business information, including pricing and operational data, with the effect of aligning commercial strategies and reducing uncertainty among…
A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses
[#item_full_content] In September, Texas officially rolled out the most significant expansion of its medical marijuana program. Read More
Max Borgardt on the closing of the federal hemp THC loophole
[#item_full_content] Max Borgardt on the age demographics consumers of hemp-based THC beverages. Read More
More Than A Third Of Rap And Hip Hop Music Videos Feature Marijuana, Government-Funded Study Shows
[#item_full_content] More than a third of popular U.S. hip hop and rap music videos referenced marijuana in 2024, according to a new government-supported study. Artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre…
Digital interventions for alcohol and cannabis use among young adults show potential to reduce harms
[#item_full_content] Young adults today are digital natives-naturally fluent with devices and online platforms-so some of their most effective behavioral-health interventions will likely arrive in their pockets via text, app, or other…
The unexpected interaction between CBD and THC in caffeinated beverages
[#item_full_content]A new study suggests that adding cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, to products containing caffeine and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can intensify the drug’s psychoactive effects and increase impairment. Read More
Livermore Falls weighs possible moratorium on cannabis businesses
[#item_full_content] At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Select Board said current fees will stay the same while it reviews the cannabis ordinance. Read More
Hemp roots offer new opportunities for farmers and cancer research
[#item_full_content] In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial ... Read More
Marijuana, THC products, cash seized from 2 Ross Township vape shops, police say
[#item_full_content] More than 2 kilograms of marijuana, thousands of illegal THC and psilocybin-infused products and more than $9,000 in cash across both stores, police said. Read More
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management shuts down illegal weed shop in Flushing
[#item_full_content] An illegal cannabis shop in Flushing, just two blocks away from the Commonpoint Queens Youth Hub, has been shut down by the New York State Office of Cannabis Read More
Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules
[#item_full_content] Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by…
Statewide bans sought on kratom, hemp intoxicants
[#item_full_content] PIERRE, SD (KELO) — Several lawmakers who serve on the Legislature’s panel that oversees South Dakota’s medical marijuana program want to criminalize all sales of kratom and krato… Read More
Cannabis: Now you can measure how much is too much
[#item_full_content] At what point does smoking pot get dangerous? A British study measured cannabis consumption in THC units and determined which amounts increase health risks. The system comes with clear risk…
Where to buy CBD gummies, oils, more online — The 9 brands we tested hit different
[#item_full_content] Tested: All the CBD products that might save you from a meltdown. Read More