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Ohio Senate votes to restrict intoxicating hemp to dispensaries, tweak recreational cannabis law
by Avery Kreemer on December 9, 2025
The Ohio Senate came back from its holiday break Tuesday to rubber-stamp a House-passed bill that tweaks the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana laws and bans intoxicating hemp products from retailers.
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by Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com,Mary Frances McGowan, cleveland.com on December 9, 2025
Ohio lawmakers on Tuesday sent sweeping legislation to change the state’s recreational marijuana and intoxicating hemp regulations to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill to change marijuana and hemp rules
by Emily Sanderson on December 9, 2025
Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would make changes to Ohio's marijuana and intoxicating hemp laws and policies.
Ohio Lawmakers Pass Bill To Roll Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Law And Impose Hemp Restrictions, Sending It To Governor
by Kyle Jaeger on December 9, 2025
The Ohio Senate has voted to concur with a House-amended bill to scale back the state’s voter-approved marijuana law and ban the sale of hemp products that fall outside of a recently revised federal definition for the crop unless they’re sold at licensed cannabis dispensaries. The measure from Sen. Stephen Huffman (R) was substantively revised
Texas expands Compassionate Use Program with new cannabis dispensary licenses
by Jeff Bell on December 6, 2025
Who are the companies vying to join Texas’ medical marijuana program?
by Karen Brooks Harper on December 6, 2025
Texas’ new medical THC companies could start operating as early as next year.
Canna Blooms opens as Long Island's 12th cannabis dispensary
by Carl MacGowan on December 5, 2025
Canna Blooms, Long Island's 12th cannabis dispensary, opens in Farmingville, marking a milestone for the Oberois' dream store after 18 years.
Kentucky's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open In 'Next Couple Of Weeks,' Governor Says, Touting Cannabis As Opioid Alternative
by Kyle Jaeger on December 5, 2025
Kentucky’s governor says the state is “very, very close” to launching its medical marijuana program, which he expects to happen “within the next couple of weeks”—a move he says will help thousands of patients find an alternative to opioids for pain management. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) was asked by
New federal hemp law creates uncertainty for NY cannabis industry
by Don Cazentre | dcazentre@nyup.com on December 5, 2025
Opinions differ on the new law's effect on local producers and retailers.
Request withdrawn for Highland Square cannabis dispensary
by Abby Cymerman on December 5, 2025
OPC Cultivation LLC withdrew its petition to establish a licensed dual-use cannabis dispensary in Akron's Highland Square neighborhood.
Richmond-area medical marijuana dispensaries to be sold in $110M deal to new operator
by Jack Jacobs on December 4, 2025
Connecticut-based Curaleaf plans to buy the four local retail dispensaries and large cultivation facility owned by The Cannabist Co. in a deal expected to close in early 2026.
Eastham Dispensary Plans to Add Medical Marijuana
by Jack Styler on December 4, 2025
EASTHAM — In the Outer Cape’s saturated cannabis market, one Eastham dispensary, Emerald Grove, is looking to expand into dispensing medical marijuana. The shop, in the Main Street Mercantile complex
Kingston's seventh cannabis dispensary to open on Broadway
by Staff on December 3, 2025
Kingston has quickly established itself as the weed capital of Ulster County. The city's seventh licensed cannabis retailer, The Hub Dispensary, recently began setting up shop at 728 Broadway, next to Eng's. There's no word yet on an official opening date. The Hub is currently looking for sales a
Texas DPS issuing conditional licenses for two medical marijuana dispensaries in Houston region
by Kyle McClenagan on December 3, 2025
The announcement by DPS comes less than a month after President Donald Trump passed a federal spending measure that included a nationwide ban on all hemp-derived THC products beginning on Jan. 1, 2027. The impending ban would not apply to medical dispensaries in states that have legalized them.
Texas greenlights first weed dispensary licenses in Houston area
by Faith Bugenhagen on December 3, 2025
New approvals arrive as federal THC ban looms over the industry.
What to know when the ban on most US hemp products goes into effect
by Hannah Harris Green on December 3, 2025
Ban set to be enforced in November 2026 will change pricing, availability and composition of products
Virginia lawmakers showcase proposed cannabis retail market legislation
by Colton Game on December 2, 2025
Virginia lawmakers convened on Tuesday to review proposed amendments to a 2026 cannabis retail market bill.
Redmond approves first 2 marijuana dispensaries. Here's where they're going
by Beatrice Byrd, Reporter on December 2, 2025
Redmond has approved its first marijuana dispensaries, with Oregrown and The Flower Room preparing to open their doors soon.
9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
by Amber Kite on December 2, 2025
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Texas’ rapidly expanding medical THC program names nine likely new providers
by Karen Brooks Harper on December 2, 2025
The new companies will join the three current license holders in the 10-year-old Texas Compassionate Use Program.

Linda Belcher Gets Lit. John Roberts Drops ‘Stoney Holiday’
by Javier Hasse on December 10, 2025 at 3:35 pm
John Roberts has never been easy to categorize. He is known to millions as the voice of Linda Belcher from “Bob’s Burgers,” but he has carved out a musical identity that sits comfortably between club culture, queer art, New York grit, and his own eccentric humor. His new single, “Stoney Holiday,” released on X-Bop Records, The post Linda Belcher Gets Lit. John Roberts Drops ‘Stoney Holiday’ first appeared on High Times.
From Chernobyl to The Stars: How a ‘Radiation-Eating’ Fungus Could Revolutionize Space Travel
by Marian Venini on December 10, 2025 at 2:11 pm
A Chernobyl fungus that thrives on radiation may unlock new ways to protect astronauts in space and improve how we manage radioactive environments. The post From Chernobyl to The Stars: How a ‘Radiation-Eating’ Fungus Could Revolutionize Space Travel first appeared on High Times.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Basketball Star Avoids Death Penalty In Indonesia After Court Rules In THC Gummies Case
by Javier Hasse on December 9, 2025 at 7:31 pm
Seven months after his arrest, the court dismissed trafficking allegations and imposed a 26-month sentence instead. The post EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Basketball Star Avoids Death Penalty In Indonesia After Court Rules In THC Gummies Case first appeared on High Times.
Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton: ‘America Made More Money Pretending to Stop Weed Than Selling It’
by Javier Hasse on December 9, 2025 at 4:03 pm
The P-Funk legend teams with Wiz Khalifa on The Funk—and says the system made more money pretending to stop weed than selling it. The post Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton: ‘America Made More Money Pretending to Stop Weed Than Selling It’ first appeared on High Times.
Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm…
by High Times on December 9, 2025 at 3:57 pm
Cannabis can cause rare vomiting in heavy users. The media made it sound like a pandemic. The post Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm… first appeared on High Times.
Is a MAGA-Aligned Think Tank Using the Hemp Ban to Advance a New Federal War on Cannabis?
by Rolando García on December 9, 2025 at 2:22 pm
A quiet hemp ban slipped into a must-pass bill is raising alarms across the cannabis industry — especially as a MAGA-aligned think tank and the Project 2025 agenda push for stronger federal control over the plant. The post Is a MAGA-Aligned Think Tank Using the Hemp Ban to Advance a New Federal War on Cannabis? first appeared on High Times.
Florida Senator Moves To Let Medical Patients Grow Their Own Cannabis
by Javier Hasse on December 8, 2025 at 4:29 pm
Home grow has been missing from Florida’s medical system since 2016. A new bill would give patients limited cultivation rights. The post Florida Senator Moves To Let Medical Patients Grow Their Own Cannabis first appeared on High Times.
The Government Just Outlawed Hemp Again. Now They Admit They Can’t Police It.
by Javier Hasse on December 8, 2025 at 4:24 pm
A new Congressional report says the government outlawed most hemp products without a clear plan to police them. Even federal agencies admit resources are thin. The post The Government Just Outlawed Hemp Again. Now They Admit They Can’t Police It. first appeared on High Times.
Meet the Publisher: ‘Give It to You Raw’ — The True Story of Josh Kesselman, RAW Papers and the Spanish Factory That Shaped a Rolling-Paper Empire (Part I)
by Rolando García on December 8, 2025 at 2:19 pm
Joshua Kesselman, the man behind the RAW® brand of rolling papers and other smoking accessories, didn’t name his brand after a process. He named it after a feeling. A feeling of realness, energy, and truth. The word came to him “through the emotion in a classic hip-hop track’s lyrics; a raw expression of honesty and The post Meet the Publisher: ‘Give It to You Raw’ — The True Story of Josh Kesselman, RAW Papers and the Spanish Factory That Shaped a Rolling-Paper Empire (Part I) first appeared on High Times.
Undercover Boss: The Day A Cannabis CEO Shopped His Own Stores In Disguise
by Todd Harrison on December 8, 2025 at 2:17 pm
This article is an adapted version of the Cannabis Confidential newsletter. It’s a rare session that I’ll step away from the screens, particularly with so much going on, year-end approaching and the industry on edge. As I pride myself on conducting exhaustive due diligence, I drove across the river this morning to join Ascend CEO The post Undercover Boss: The Day A Cannabis CEO Shopped His Own Stores In Disguise first appeared on High Times.

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Many Young Americans Still Smoking Tobacco and Cannabis, Study Shows
by HealthDay on December 10, 2025
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many young Americans are still smoking nicotine, tobacco or cannabis, even as edibles and vapes continue to grow in popularity. A University of Michigan study looked at how 12- to 34-year-olds are using these substances today. Researchers examined data ...
Wayne State launches $20M study on cannabis for veterans’ mental health
by Jay Scott Smith on December 10, 2025
Wayne State University is launching a critical new study to support veterans struggling with PTSD and depression.
Will the Feds Enforce the Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products, and Seed Sales?
by Vince Sliwoski on December 10, 2025
Will the feds enforce the coming ban on the sale of marijuana seeds and intoxicating hemp products?
Vapes Containing THC And Cannabis Recovered From Students At Three Different Schools
by Charles County Sheriff's Office on December 10, 2025
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On December 9, two students were found to be in possession of vaping devices containing THC. A third student was found to be in possession of cannabis: Parents are urged to talk with their children about the dangers of consuming products that contain unknown or harmful elements which can cause serious
Ohio bill to roll back cannabis legalization passes (Newsletter: December 10, 2025)
by Tom Angell on December 10, 2025
PA lawmakers on legalization chances; ME recriminalization initiative; TX hemp rules; OR marijuana labor lawsuit; VA consumer workplace protections Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig
Pawtucket considers regulations on cannabis stores
by ETHAN SHOREY Valley Breeze Editor ethan@valleybreeze.com on December 10, 2025
PAWTUCKET – City leaders are now considering a proposed zoning ordinance amendment allowing retail cannabis sales by special use permit only in industrial open and manufacturing buildup zones.
ER Doctors Are Sounding the Alarm on a Fast-Growing Cannabis Illness
by Mike O'Neill on December 10, 2025
A newly recognized syndrome is causing cycles of severe vomiting in long-term cannabis users.
19 Brutally Honest Confessions From People Who Work In The Cannabis Industry That Will Change The Way You Look At Your Local Dispensary
by Megan Liscomb on December 10, 2025
Legal weed is a big business, but you might be surprised what's going on behind the scenes.

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