Mature cannabis markets see job losses as emerging states boom
[#item_full_content] Cannabis operators are recalibrating in response to economic conditions, market saturation leading to price compression and burdensome taxes. Read More
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead
The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature. The move infuriated…
US House Committee Approves Bill to Close THCA ‘Loophole,’ Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products
[#item_full_content] The House Appropriations Committee included a provision to redefine hemp and regulate finished products in a must-pass spending bill. Read More
Texas Lt. Governor Blows Up At Gov. Greg Abbott Over THC Ban Veto
[#item_full_content] “I’m not having a bad day,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said after the governor, a fellow Republican, vetoed the bill. “Texas is having a bad day.” Read More
Long Island Cannabis Dispensary Strong Strains Addresses Recent Cease-and-Desist Letter
[#item_full_content] Strong Strains recently responded to the cease-and-desist letter from the property owners regarding their new Long Island dispensary in East Setauket, New York. Read More
Long Island Cannabis Dispensary Strong Strains Addresses Recent Cease-and-Desist Letter
[#item_full_content] Strong Strains recently responded to the cease-and-desist letter from the property owners regarding their new Long Island dispensary in East Setauket, New York. Read More
Scientists Are Sending Cannabis Seeds to Space
[#item_full_content] The versatile cannabis plant could, some scientists think, one day be useful for lunar and Martian colonists. For now, researchers will subject its seeds to radiation in orbit and see…
Michigan Marijuana Shop’s Bigfoot Statue Is Creating Controversy, With Critics Saying It Appeals To Kids
[#item_full_content] There’s somehow a second Bigfoot and marijuana news story coming out of Michigan in the span of a single month, with controversy swirling around a 14-foot Sasquatch statue outside of…
‘People are genuinely scared’ | Hemp businesses worried about their futures with THC ban looming
Senate Bill 3 would ban the sale of consumable products containing THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis.AUSTIN, Texas — Greg Autry, the founder and CEO of Sweet Sensi -…
Proposed Texas Hemp THC Ban Backlash Builds
An increasing number of Texans are calling on Governor Gregg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which its opposers say will destroy the Texas hemp industry. Just hours remain for a…
Texas THC-ban remains unsigned on Gov. Abbott’s desk hours before veto deadline
Governor Greg Abbott has until the end of day on Sunday to decide whether or not he will veto a bill that will ban all products containing the intoxicating chemical…
Grapes vs. grass: Vintner’s lawsuit against cannabis grower has class action stakes
[[{"value":"A class action lawsuit with broad implications for outdoor cannabis growers and their neighbors is approaching a pivotal moment, three years after it was filed in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Texas Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Program Expansion Bill Into Law
[[{"value":"Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed legislation to significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis program. The new law opens the program to additional patients and products while allowing…
Des Moines cannabis consumers are active citizens, survey shows
Survey data shows many of today’s cannabis consumers are employed, own a home, vote regularly and pay their taxes. Survey data shows many of today’s cannabis consumers are employed, own a…
Alabama Cannabis Regulators Grant Medical Marijuana Testing License To Foley-Based Lab
The lab will be the only medical cannabis testing lab in the state until AMCC reopens the application process.By Alander Rocha, Alabama ReflectorThe Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) voted Tuesday…
Alabama Cannabis Regulators Grant Medical Marijuana Testing License To Foley-Based Lab
The lab will be the only medical cannabis testing lab in the state until AMCC reopens the application process.By Alander Rocha, Alabama ReflectorThe Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) voted Tuesday…
Texas Expands Access to Medical Cannabis
[#item_full_content] New law takes effect September 1, 2025 Read More
Texas at a Crossroads: The Future of Hemp-Derived THC Hangs in the Balance
Across Texas, hemp-derived THC products, gummies, drinks, and pre-rolls, are now a familiar sight, often sold in stores that outnumber fast food chains. The rise of this booming $4 billion…
Texas at a Crossroads: The Future of Hemp-Derived THC Hangs in the Balance
Across Texas, hemp-derived THC products, gummies, drinks, and pre-rolls, are now a familiar sight, often sold in stores that outnumber fast food chains. The rise of this booming $4 billion…
Pennsylvania Democrats frustrated over stalled marijuana legalization bill in budget battle: This Week in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s state budget is going to be late, according to the top Republican at the negotiating table. But how do top House Democrats feel about that…
Mary Jane Berlin 2025 Draws 65,000 as Cannabis Culture Takes Center Stage | stupidDOPE
[[{"value":" Table of Contents Show Berlin’s cannabis scene just went global.From Tyson to Terpenes: High-Profile MomentsA Festival That Marries Celebration and EducationProduct Innovation and Industry BuzzA Call to Action—And a…
Hemp heritage celebrated at Cannabuzz
[[{"value":"LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington hemp and cannabis business is making a comeback in time for Lexington’s 250th anniversary of being a city.What You Need To KnowLexington Cannabuz Bar and Dispensary…
Aurora Cannabis Falls On Weak 2026 Outlook Despite Record Q4 Revenues (NASDAQ:ACB)
Aurora Cannabis sees record Q4-2025 revenues driven by international sales, but low profits and weak 2026 outlook keep stock under pressure. Aurora Cannabis sees record Q4-2025 revenues driven by international sales,…
Impact of high-potency cannabis rippling through courts, health-care system
Matthew Fox says he has two words for customers wanting to try Marvin's Premium Candy Co. Cherry edibles."Good luck."Fox works behind the counter at the Realeaf Cannabis trailer on Highway…
Impact of high-potency cannabis rippling through courts, health-care system
Matthew Fox says he has two words for customers wanting to try Marvin's Premium Candy Co. Cherry edibles."Good luck."Fox works behind the counter at the Realeaf Cannabis trailer on Highway…
1,000 cannabis plants found in Fier/ 48-year-old arrested, father prosecuted
Following Operation Coordinates, 1,000 suspected cannabis plants were found and destroyed Following Operation Coordinates, 1,000 suspected cannabis plants were found and destroyed Read More
Gov. Abbott signs hundreds of bills ahead of Sunday’s veto deadline
[[{"value":"Abbott signed more than 300 bills into law on Saturday, with some addressing issues like abortion, land ownership and medical marijuana.AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday afternoon, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott…
Northern Colorado man arrested, accused of selling marijuana to minors
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Texas Legalizes Medical Cannabis, Becomes 40th State to Expand Patient Access | stupidDOPE
[[{"value":" Table of Contents Show What the New Law ChangesExpanding Access with More Licensed DispensariesPublic Support Driving Legislative ActionWhy It Matters NowWhat’s Next for Texas In a move that has…
Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Cannabis Regs In Ohio Stalls In Legislature
[[{"value":"COLUMBUS, Ohio – A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio has stalled in the Legislature. Many cannabis advocates have opposed controversial Senate Bill 56, which would impose…
Marijuana trafficking operation results in two arrests, sheriff’s department says
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WVLT) - The Bell County (KY) Sheriff’s Department said two people were arrested after an extensive investigation.According to BCSD, deputies investigated a marijuana trafficking operation at the Happy…
Texas Governor Signs Bill To Significantly Expand State’s Medical Marijuana Program
The governor of Texas has approved a bill to to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program.As advocates and stakeholders await the fate of a separate measure banning consumable hemp…
Hemp industry advocates respond to Texas THC ban, plea with Gov. Abbott to veto SB 3
As the deadline approaches for Gov. Abbott to sign or veto Texas' proposed THC ban, hemp industry advocates are making one last effort to stop it. As the deadline approaches for…
Hemp industry advocates respond to Texas THC ban, plea with Gov. Abbott to veto SB 3
As the deadline approaches for Gov. Abbott to sign or veto Texas' proposed THC ban, hemp industry advocates are making one last effort to stop it. As the deadline approaches for…
Two arrested in connection with illegal marijuana grow in Cave Junction
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Two men were arrested and later released on bail for their involvement in an illegal marijuana grow in Cave Junction, Oregon. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office,…
Two arrested in connection with illegal marijuana grow in Cave Junction
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Two men were arrested and later released on bail for their involvement in an illegal marijuana grow in Cave Junction, Oregon. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office,…
New Businesses Blend Cannabis Retail and Motorcycle Culture
[#item_full_content] [[{"value":"Royal Enfield is a multinational motorcycle manufacturer; Motolicks will sell its products and custom work. POWNAL, Vt. — Last week saw the opening of two new businesses in..."}]] Read More
Maryland: Governor Issues Additional Round of Marijuana-Related Pardons Maryland: Governor Issues Additional Round of Marijuana-Related Pardons
[["value":" Democrat Gov. Wes Moore has announced that his office is pardoning nearly 7,000 Marylanders with prior marijuana-related convictions. These are in addition to the 175,000 marijuana-related pardons the Governor…
Maryland: Governor Issues Additional Round of Marijuana-Related Pardons Maryland: Governor Issues Additional Round of Marijuana-Related Pardons
[["value":" Democrat Gov. Wes Moore has announced that his office is pardoning nearly 7,000 Marylanders with prior marijuana-related convictions. These are in addition to the 175,000 marijuana-related pardons the Governor…
Kansas K9 unit caught woman transporting meth, marijuana
Fisher photo Osage CountyOSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple drug allegations.Just after 4p.m June 19, an Osage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop at…
Riverside allows cannabis sales downtown, midtown
[[{"value":" The city of Riverside will call for an election on March 5, 2024 for voters to decide whether to create a cannabis business tax. (File photo by Matt Masin,…
Massachusetts Marijuana Regulators Plan To Release Social Consumption Rules Proposal Next Month
“I obviously appreciate that we’re a little behind…the schedule that we laid out last December, but I still think we’re making great progress.”By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth BeaconThe Cannabis Control Commission…
Massachusetts Marijuana Regulators Plan To Release Social Consumption Rules Proposal Next Month
[#item_full_content] “I obviously appreciate that we’re a little behind…the schedule that we laid out last December, but I still think we’re making great progress.” By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon The Cannabis…
Silver Cannabis Company opens dispensary in Lake George – The Lake George Examiner
[[{"value":"Silver Cannabis Company, part of Silver Therapeutics, has opened its third New York dispensary in Lake George at the outlets on Route 9. The dispensary, the first in Lake George,…
Norfolk board denies employment appeal from firefighter fired for medical cannabis use
[[{"value":" Former Norfolk firefighter Brandon Beltaine wears a Norfolk Fire-Rescue T-shirt while standing for a portrait in a wooded area in Norfolk on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Beltaine was fired…
Texas Becomes 40th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESaturday, June 21, 2025Contact: Violet Cavendishvcavendish@mpp.orgAustin, TX — On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed a medical cannabis expansion bill (HB 46) into law, making Texas the 40th state…
Texas Becomes 40th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESaturday, June 21, 2025Contact: Violet Cavendishvcavendish@mpp.orgAustin, TX — On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed a medical cannabis expansion bill (HB 46) into law, making Texas the 40th state…
Calvert Health Officials Push For Action On Youth Cannabis Use, Mental Health
[[{"value":"Photo Credit: EnvatoPRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — In past meetings, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has flagged cannabis use and youth mental health as concerns within the community.Citing the…
Is Weed the New Kale? Study Shows Benefits of Raw Cannabis
[#item_full_content] New studies claim that cannabis could cure more ailments by consuming it raw than in any other state. Benefits range from anti-inflammatory to preventing Read More
San Diego City Council committee approves proposal for later hours at cannabis dispensaries
[[{"value":" Videos "}]] Cannabis dispensaries in San Diego may soon stay open later. A city council committee approved the idea unanimously Read More