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Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary is coming to Beaver Dam, but supply chain issues remain
by Lisa Autry on August 19, 2025
A rural town in Ohio County will be home to Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary. While more than 11,000 patients are certified to purchase the product, supply chain issues make it uncertain when medical marijuana will land on dispensary shelves.
Mass. ballot question proposals could end recreational marijuana sales
by Annie Jonas on August 18, 2025
Two petitions aim to repeal parts of the state’s marijuana laws that regulate the recreational sale and use of the substance.
Growing pains persist for Ohio cannabis industry one year after legalization
by Mary Frances McGowan, cleveland.com on August 17, 2025
Industry experts cite success despite regulatory challenges and competition from neighboring Michigan's more relaxed market.
Your $40 ounce might be from an illegal Chinese grow house
by Dylan Tusinski on August 17, 2025
Law enforcement experts say cheap, sometimes tainted weed grown by Chinese criminal groups is getting into the state's medical market. Business owners say it's cratering market rates and pushing reputable growers out of the industry.
Utica is now home to one of few cannabis consumption lounges in Michigan. Why it's rare
by Adrienne Roberts on August 16, 2025
The cannabis consumption lounge Burn1, and an adjacent marijuana retail store Bowdega, opened on Aug. 8 in what used to be a Red Ox Tavern.
Marijuana shops sue New York after they were allowed to open too close to schools
by ABC News on August 15, 2025
A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York have sued the state after cannabis regulators admitted that they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the businesses in jeopardy
Marijuana Shops Sue New York After They Were Allowed to Open Too Close to Schools
by Associated Press on August 15, 2025
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York sued the state on Friday after cannabis regulators admitted they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the businesses in jeopardy. The lawsuit asks a state Supreme Court judge in Albany to ...
Cannabis Shops Sue New York Over Rule Change That Could Shut Them Down
by Taylor Robinson on August 15, 2025
Last month, dozens of cannabis businesses were told they were located too close to schools after state officials said they had misinterpreted regulations.
‘It’s something that’s here now’: Once banned, second pot shop takes root in Arlington Heights
by Christopher Placek on August 15, 2025
A second marijuana dispensary quietly has opened in Arlington Heights, years after controversy and debate about whether to allow the first one to do business in town. Longtime Mayor Tom Hayes was outr...
Klutch Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Fifth Marijuana Dispensary in Northfield Village across from MGM Casino and Racetrack
by Klutch Cannabis on August 15, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Klutch Cannabis, one of Ohio's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest...
How far should marijuana dispensaries be from schools? Ann Arbor revisiting question
by Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com on August 15, 2025
Regulatory barriers impacting Ann Arbor marijuana business are getting a closer look.
Newly Posted Texas Medical Marijuana Rules Will Let Doctors Recommend New Qualifying Conditions For Patients
by Kyle Jaeger on August 15, 2025
Texas officials are taking another step toward implementing a law to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program—posting a draft of proposed rules to let physicians recommend new qualifying conditions for cannabis and create standards for allowable inhalation devices. The state Health and Human Services Commission is set to formally file the proposed rules next
Counties With Cannabis Dispensaries See Fewer Opioid Deaths
by NORML on August 14, 2025
WaPo analysis finds 30% lower death rates
Los Angeles City Hall puts weed shops on the ropes
by The Editorial Board on August 14, 2025
Are city of Los Angeles officials trying to clear a new high bar of misunderstanding what it is to be a local business sector enduring severe financial malaise?
New York let pot shops open too close to schools. Now they might have to move
by Anthony Izaguirre l The Associated Press on August 14, 2025
Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the door of the school. But officials recently made a startling admission: They’d misread the law and had been measuring incorrectly the…
New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move
by KTAR.com on August 14, 2025
New York’s legal marijuana agency allowed dozens of cannabis dispensaries to open too close to schools after regulators misread state law and are now pushing for a legislative fix to prevent the pot shops from having to relocate.
New York Allowed Pot Shops to Open Too Close to Schools. Now They Might Have to Move
by Associated Press on August 14, 2025
Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the door of the school. But officials recently made a ...
Trump administration eyeing federal marijuana reclassification: Change could impact Ohio cannabis market, research
by Sydney Dawes on August 14, 2025
The Trump administration said it would consider reclassifying marijuana on the federal level.
First cannabis store begins to take root in Monticello
by Lauren Flaum on August 14, 2025
MONTICELLO — Sharp-eyed passersby on Highway 25 near Chelsea Road may have noticed two green crosses glowing in the front windows of a recently sold commer
Schenectady pot shop founder headed to prison after 2024 Tesla crash
by Mike Goodwin on August 13, 2025
Donald Andrews Jr. faces 2 to 6 years of incarceration after crashing his Tesla last year near Crossgates Mall.

Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session
on August 19, 2025 at 5:51 pm
The upper chamber once again ignored Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate consumable hemp products, pushing prohibition legislation forward instead.
FundCanna Launches ReadyPaid, the 1st Automated B2B Buy Now, Pay Later Platform for the Cannabis Industry
on August 19, 2025 at 2:31 pm
The real-time approval system addresses a $4-billion unpaid receivables crisis disrupting the cannabis supply chain.
PharmaCann Opens 4th Ohio Verilife Dispensary in Solon
on August 19, 2025 at 2:01 pm
The cannabis company’s Northeast Ohio location joins its three dispensaries that transitioned to adult-use from the state’s medical market.
TILT Holdings Sells 2 Massachusetts Dispensaries to In Good Health
on August 19, 2025 at 12:19 pm
The cannabis companies also entered into an amendment at closing, adjusting the purchase price to $1.75 million.
Goldflower Cannabis Opening 10th Florida Medical Dispensary in Lakeland
on August 19, 2025 at 7:57 am
The company’s new retail facility will be its fourth store to open in 75 days.
12 New York Cannabis Businesses Sue State Over School Proximity Fiasco
on August 18, 2025 at 5:05 pm
The businesses, including Conbud and Housing Works, argue that the Office of Cannabis Management changed policy without a formal rulemaking process.
Canopy USA Appoints New Executive Team to Accelerate Growth
on August 18, 2025 at 1:42 pm
The new leaders will be responsible for driving portfolio growth, operational improvements and market expansion across the U.S.
The Cannabist Co. Divests Dispensary Footprint in Pennsylvania
on August 18, 2025 at 1:24 pm
The sale, involving three medical cannabis dispensaries, repositions the company’s wholesale strategy in the commonwealth.
VYPR 4: Greater Control for a Faster ROI
on August 18, 2025 at 8:42 am
The New VYPR 4 delivers high-intensity, energy-efficient lighting designed for cannabis cultivation. With a low-profile build and a clear lens for easy cleaning and uniform light distribution, it fits seamlessly into tight indoor or greenhouse spaces. Replace HPS and boost yields, quality, and consistency across every growth stage with optimized spectrum and proven Fluence performance.
Top 5 Things to Know to Start a Commercial Cannabis Grow
on August 18, 2025 at 8:40 am
A veteran grower shares the most critical elements of planning that can make—or break—your success.
How AtlantiCann Increased Yields, Profitability With an LED Retrofit
on August 18, 2025 at 8:39 am
Switching from HPS to LEDs enhanced plant performance with up to a 30-percent gain in production, trimmed energy costs, and boosted margins in Canada’s competitive market.
Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs
on August 15, 2025 at 5:11 pm
Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.
Klutch Cannabis Opening 5th Ohio Dispensary in Northfield
on August 15, 2025 at 6:03 am
The company’s new retail facility, located across from the MGM Casino and Racetrack, will officially open on Aug. 21.
Cresco Labs Closes $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
on August 14, 2025 at 2:43 pm
The transaction extends the loan’s maturity to 2030, strengthening the company’s balance sheet and positioning it for growth.
High Tide to Become Major Player in German Medical Cannabis Market Through €27.2 Million Acquisition
on August 14, 2025 at 2:35 pm
The Canadian cannabis company signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Remexian Pharma GmbH.
Tilray Brands Reconfirms Strategy to Regain Nasdaq Compliance
on August 14, 2025 at 2:08 pm
The Canadian cannabis company requested an extension to meet Nasdaq listing requirements as it considers a reverse stock split.
Glass House Expects Hit to Revenue, Profitability Following ICE Raids
on August 14, 2025 at 6:35 am
The Southern California cannabis cultivator is scaling back production amid a reduced workforce but expects a fourth-quarter rebound.
Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp
on August 13, 2025 at 1:03 pm
Gov. Greg Abbott said if House Democrats continue to break quorum, he’ll just call another executive session with the exact same agenda.
Tilray Medical Forms Strategic Partnership in Italy to Broaden Access to Cannabis Extracts
on August 13, 2025 at 11:47 am
Tilray’s FL Group teamed up with Molteni, a major pharmaceutical firm focused on pain and substance dependence therapies.
Federal Court Rules New York’s Social Equity Dispensary Licenses Unconstitutional
on August 13, 2025 at 8:08 am
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that New York’s protectionist measure favoring in-state applicants collides with the Constitution.
US Congressman Files 1-to-3 Act to Reschedule Cannabis
on August 12, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Republican Rep. Greg Steube said he will reintroduce legislation to move cannabis to Schedule III on the heels of Trump’s public comments.
Aurora Ignites Global Expansion With Whistler Cannabis Co. Brand Debut in Australia
on August 12, 2025 at 3:02 pm
Canada's largest medical cannabis company is launching two high-potency cultivars, expanding patient choice in Australia.
High Tide Provides Corporate Updates
on August 12, 2025 at 2:51 pm
The Canadian cannabis company provided updates on Germany, an executive appointment, a base shelf prospectus and more.
Green Check Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
on August 12, 2025 at 2:21 pm
The company’s three-year revenue growth spotlights market leadership, mission momentum and trusted infrastructure for cannabis commerce.
VT Dry & Cure Technologies, Inventors of Cannatrol, Recognized on Inc. 5000 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
on August 12, 2025 at 1:59 pm
Ranked in the top 5 in Vermont and No. 1,498 nationally, the company boasts a three-year growth rate of 244% driven by surging demand for its patented drying, curing and storage technology.

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Cannabis growers expect at least 6-month delay for N.Y. tracking system
by spectrumlocalnews.com on August 20, 2025
It was supposed to go live Aug. 1.
Santa Barbara County Caps Cannabis Acreage; Responds to Grand Jury
by Ryan P. Cruz on August 19, 2025
The County Board of Supervisors discussed two cannabis-related items during its August 19 hearing.
Sacramento Says 2nd Circ. Erred In Cannabis Ruling
by @law360 on August 19, 2025
The city of Sacramento has told the Ninth Circuit that the Second Circuit erred when it applied the U.S. Constitution's dormant commerce clause to marijuana, and urged the appellate court not to follow suit in a similar pending case.
Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary is coming to Beaver Dam, but supply chain issues remain
by Lisa Autry on August 19, 2025
A rural town in Ohio County will be home to Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary. While more than 11,000 patients are certified to purchase the product, supply chain issues make it uncertain when medical marijuana will land on dispensary shelves.
Strict cannabis regulations yield safer market
by Lima News on August 19, 2025
By Mary Frances McGowan
Cannabis dispensaries sue after NY's mistake let them open too close to schools
by Chris McKenna on August 19, 2025
A dozen cannabis dispensaries sued New York after being told the state mistakenly approved 152 store locations within 500 feet of schools.
Goldflower Cannabis Opening 10th Florida Medical Dispensary in Lakeland
by Posted by Tony Lange on August 19, 2025
The company’s new retail facility will be its fourth store to open in 75 days.
Cannabis Store Defends NY Labor Peace Law Challenge
by @law360 on August 19, 2025
A cannabis store challenging New York's requirement that marijuana businesses have labor peace agreements with employees asserted on Monday that the state's arguments in favor of the case's dismissal were unavailing.

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