Month: April 2026

[#item_full_content] North Carolina has one of the largest marijuana black markets in the country, ranking second in the nation.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] North Carolina has one of the largest marijuana black markets in the country, ranking second in the nation.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] “The issue isn’t whether the funds should be used, it’s how they’re used and whether we’re doing it in a responsible, sustainable way.” By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This…

[#item_full_content] Treasurer Larry Pack said the funds would be spent in accordance with a 2021 law days after Gov. Morrisey vetoed an effort by lawmakers to spend the money.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] LARCHWOOD—A 39-year-old Sioux Falls, SD, man was arrested about 8:35 p.m. Friday, April 3, in Larchwood on a charge of first-offense possession of a controlled substance — marijuana.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Florida regulators have secured a string of courtroom victories in a legal fight over hemp THC limits, with judges repeatedly siding with the state and upholding rules designed to restrict…

[#item_full_content] MARATHON, FLA. (WSVN) - A 27-year-old North Bay Village woman was arrested early Sunday morning on U.S. one in Marathon after a traffic stop ledRead More  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The bill's sponsor says she’s been trying to get a bill like this over the line for the last 10 years.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Earlier today, Massachusetts legislators agreed on a compromise bill to reform the Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) and implement certain meaningful reforms to help businesses still standing after a few years…

[#item_full_content] Lawmakers agreed to increase cannabis purchase limits, add a tip portal and other changes.  Read More  

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[#item_full_content]The Sandusky County judge granted a temporary restraining order, blocking the state’s ban on hemp products in Fremont in a possible class action suit.   Read More  

[#item_full_content] Stoners are getting ticketed in Ann Arbor, Millions of dollars are allegedly missing in Grand Rapids, and a tiny border town is being overrun by cannabis.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] From the column: "The image of cannabis as risk-free prevails, with marketing messages dwarfing health and safety warnings and with illegal providers thriving."  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A Sandusky County judge's ruling prevents Fremont police from enforcing a state ban on intoxicating hemp products against North Fork Distribution and its Cycling Frog hemp brand.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Go inside the history of America's cannabis culture in this anthology from executive producer Jimmy Kimmel!  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Go inside the history of America's cannabis culture in this anthology from executive producer Jimmy Kimmel!  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Go inside the history of America's cannabis culture in this anthology from executive producer Jimmy Kimmel!  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A new state report warns North Carolina’s cannabis marketplace is operating with little oversight, raising concerns about consumer safety and access for minors.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] In an era in which marijuana smoking is becoming more common and accepted, recent medical studies paint a worrying picture of significant health damage.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Legislators say the compromise bill creates new opportunities in the cannabis industry while strengthening oversight.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The Fresh Toast - How marijuana at end-of-life care is transforming hospice, easing pain, anxiety, and improving final moments for patients.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The Trump administration has announced a new initiative that would allow participants in certain alternative payment models to offer hemp-based products to patients when it aligns with clinical gui |…

[#item_full_content] Texas medical cannabis authorities awarded two more vertically integrated permits to major MSOs last week.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The third annual Cannabis & Environmental Stewardship Symposium will bring together experts throughout California to Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, April 17, to explore equitable and environmentally  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The current legislation, LD 1847, would subject most growers to new regulations on testing similar to what’s in place for the state’s recreational cannabis industry. The Maine Public Health Association…

[#item_full_content] Massachusetts lawmakers have negotiated the details of a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. A…

[#item_full_content] Global market analysis and forecast for cannabis packaging machinery from 2026 to 2035. Explore demand drivers, key sectors, regional outlook, and competitive landscape.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Mayor Muriel Bowser spearheaded legislation to allow local breweries and distilleries to work with licensed medical cannabis companies. Read More   

[#item_full_content] The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following March arrests: Allyson Leigh Bennett, 39, 1182 Musser Road, Moss Bluff — three counts cruelty to juveniles. Bond: $75,000. Kai Ashton Thomas,  Read…

[#item_full_content] A new clinical trial published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that cannabis use may reduce how much alcohol people drink in the short term, challenging long-held assumptions about…

[#item_full_content] ROCK RAPIDS—A 24-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested about 10 p.m. Thursday, April 2 on a charge of first-offense possession of a controlled substance — marijuana.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Thanks to Jimmy Kimmel, this 4/20 you can learn some stuff about pot culture and history while getting baked.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A judge in Sandusky County has temporarily blocked Ohio's new law banning "intoxicating" hemp products in Fremont, but it could have wide-ranging impacts for the rest of the state.  Read More  

[#item_full_content]A Maine Republican lawmaker is calling out colleagues for killing his bill that would have allowed marijuana consumption lounges to operate in the state. On Monday, the House of Representatives…

[#item_full_content] A man faces charges of growing cannabis in Auchinleck as well as stealing electricity.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Gov. Josh Stein said the state’s multibillion-dollar unregulated market is ‘crying for order’ after his cannabis advisory council released its report. Read More   

[#item_full_content] Lawmakers have agreed to a new structure for the Cannabis Control Commission and other changes to the ways Massachusetts regulates marijuana.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Sen. Karla May stalls bill to restrict intoxicating hemp-derived product sales to marijuana dispensaries, saying it would curb retailers’ hemp sales and favor the marijuana industry.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The company's loss shrank drastically last quarter, but that was largely because it didn't incur significant impairment charges.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Advocates have long argued that marijuana legalization is a superior alternative to criminalization. But while that sentiment prevails with the public and a growing number of lammakers, a leading drug…

[#item_full_content] Learn how the cycle of criminalization tears communities apart and the impact of marijuana laws on students and families in North Carolina.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] [Coverage Developing] Lawmakers have agreed to a new structure for the Cannabis Control Commission and other changes to the ways Massachusetts regulates marijuana.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] CMS has launched a new pilot that allows select providers to incorporate hemp-derived products into care plans under clinical oversight, as part of its broader innovation strategy.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Missouri cannabis sellers brought in $119.8 million in February, marking the state's highest total for the month since legal recreational sales began.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A new lawsuit is set to be filed in response to the wave of regulations introduced to the Texas hemp industry at the end of March.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Jimmy Kimmel has executive produced, '4X20: Quick Hits', a new docuseries from Hulu that highlights the popularity of cannabis in pop culture. Check out the trailer exclusively on PEOPLE.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] “This is a careful bill for people, our veterans and first responders, who have carried extraordinary burdens.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent After four years of trying, the Missouri House…

[#item_full_content] Thames Valley Police said a food delivery bag on the moped was found packed with bags of cannabis.  Read More