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Local politicians ignore the marijuana industry’s ugly underbelly

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July 21, 2025

[#item_full_content] OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL As the saying goes, our elected officials are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. Pretty much every single Read More

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Michigan marijuana market cratering, amid oversupply, ‘difficult market’
by BridgeMichigan on July 21, 2025
After years of steady growth, marijuana sales are down, while the number of dispensaries and plants in the ground are increasing. The industry is at a ‘saturation point,’ one says.
New Floating Weed Shop Turns Crater Lake Into Oregon’s Most Relaxed T
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Polk County man accused of stealing more than $130K worth of weed from cannabis dispensary
by Nancy Gay on July 18, 2025
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
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by Rachelle Gordon on July 18, 2025
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Bourne Inches Along With Marijuana Dispensary Agreements
by By OWEN DRURY SULLIVAN on July 18, 2025
Tuesday’s Select Board meeting featured discussions with two dispensaries looking to open their doors in Bourne, which overturned its longtime ban on marijuana sales in 2023.
That smell! Pot is legal and everywhere and lohud is on top of this cultural shift
by Gary Stern on July 17, 2025
It's been less than 3 years since New York got its first legal cannabis dispensary. But pot is already commonplace. We report on what it means.
'Is everyone high all the time?': How legalized pot has normalized weed in New York
by Peter D. Kramer on July 17, 2025
There is still plenty to get used to about marijuana being legal, like seeing people smoking joints on a stroll.
What you need to know about legalized pot in New York: The basics
by Steve Lieberman on July 17, 2025
How many dispensaries are there in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam? What are New York's laws for locations and sales? Who enforces the rules?
4 N.J. dispensaries get the green light to open cannabis consumption lounges
by Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on July 16, 2025
The retailers still have to pass a final inspection from state regulators before the lounges open for business.
Best Online Dispensaries for Discreet & Reliable Weed Delivery (Updated 2025)
by Veronapress.com on July 16, 2025
The online market for hemp products has grown oversaturated since the 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized it. However, while this form of cannabis is legal, it’s not regulated by the
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High time: Weed lounges are finally opening in New Jersey — and they’re coming this month
by Henry Savage on July 15, 2025
New Jersey has set a timeline for its first cannabis consumption lounges. Atlantic City and Merchantville locations are expected to open by the end of July. Here’s what to know.
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The Botanist is opening Solon’s first cannabis dispensary this July, offering both medical and recreational products, along with a convenient drive-thru option coming soon.
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by Kyle Jaeger on July 15, 2025
New Jersey regulators have announced that they’ve awarded the state’s first four marijuana consumption lounge endorsements in another “milestone” for its cannabis program. After going through three application rounds—starting with social equity applicants, then diversely owned businesses and finally opening it to all licensees—the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) said on Tuesday that it’s
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Not Your Average Myco Bros: 15 Entrepreneurs Building The Future Of Mushrooms Around The World
by Dennis Walker on July 22, 2025 at 6:17 pm
When I launched Mycopreneur Podcast in 2020, I set out to cover the makers, doers, and unsung heroes… The post Not Your Average Myco Bros: 15 Entrepreneurs Building The Future Of Mushrooms Around The World first appeared on High Times.
MINNESOTA WANTS YOU! (To Name Its New Official THC Gummy)
by Camila Berriex on July 22, 2025 at 5:49 pm
Minnesota’s relationship with weed is getting more creative by the minute. As the state rolls out its recreational… The post MINNESOTA WANTS YOU! (To Name Its New Official THC Gummy) first appeared on High Times.
Texas Hemp Business Council Responds to Senate Bill 5’s Proposed Hemp THC Ban
on July 22, 2025 at 5:34 pm
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Khalifa Kush Launches in Ohio Through Exclusive Partnership
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The cannabis brand founded by Wiz Khalifa has partnered with Wondergrove at Bloom Dispensaries.
No Pesticides, No Problem: How Tiny Predators Keep Your Cannabis Safe From Pests
by Nicolás José Rodriguez on July 22, 2025 at 3:11 pm
Bugs, not pesticides, are helping cannabis growers protect their plants. Here’s how natural predators keep your weed pest-free. The post No Pesticides, No Problem: How Tiny Predators Keep Your Cannabis Safe From Pests first appeared on High Times.
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From The Vault: THE BATTLE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA (1994)
by High Times Vault on July 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Medical marijuana is legally available to only nine people nationwide. The Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) program which supplies government marijuana to those nine is jointly administered by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Public Health Service (PHS)—which shut down expansion of the program two years ago, claiming that it sent a “bad signal” to the American public. The post From The Vault: THE BATTLE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA (1994) first appeared on High Times.
Does Weed Make Sex Better? Science Says ‘Ohhhh, Yeah’
by Camila Berriex on July 21, 2025 at 8:16 pm
Science confirms what stoners already knew: weed can boost desire, enhance pleasure, and make sex feel a whole lot better. The post Does Weed Make Sex Better? Science Says ‘Ohhhh, Yeah’ first appeared on High Times.
Ice-T On Staying Sober, Surviving Snoop’s Smoke & Opening A Dispensary With A Playboy Playmate
by Javier Hasse on July 21, 2025 at 6:34 pm
He doesn’t smoke, but he’s all in on weed. Ice-T talks his Jersey dispensary, cannabis justice, and why he never trusted getting high. The post Ice-T On Staying Sober, Surviving Snoop’s Smoke & Opening A Dispensary With A Playboy Playmate first appeared on High Times.
Can Cannabis Save Argentina’s Economy? Report Says It’s Worth $1.7 Billion
by High Times on July 21, 2025 at 4:45 pm
Argentina has the potential to tap into a massive $1.697 billion economic boost if it implements comprehensive cannabis… The post Can Cannabis Save Argentina’s Economy? Report Says It’s Worth $1.7 Billion first appeared on High Times.
A Totally Incomplete List Of The Top Cannabis Accounts And Creators To Follow On Social Media
by Javier Hasse on July 21, 2025 at 4:43 pm
No ads. No sponsors. Just the cannabis creators High Times thinks you should know. The post A Totally Incomplete List Of The Top Cannabis Accounts And Creators To Follow On Social Media first appeared on High Times.
A Resinous Fruit, A Cloud Of Smoke: A Beginner’s Guide To Spotting Fresh Bud
by Hernán Panessi on July 21, 2025 at 3:59 pm
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From The Vault: TAKING THE HIGH ROAD | President Clinton (1998)
by High Times Vault on July 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Frankly, we don’t give a damn about the President's sex life. What we do care about is that during President Clinton's time in office, marijuana busts have almost doubled. A new federal prison opens almost every month, as the river of convicted pot-growers and low-level crack dealers overflows the old facilities. The post From The Vault: TAKING THE HIGH ROAD | President Clinton (1998) first appeared on High Times.
Cresco Labs Exiting California Cannabis Market
on July 21, 2025 at 11:38 am
The company is divesting its cultivation and manufacturing assets, as well as certain distribution operations, as part of a strategic restructuring plan.
Texas Constitution May Bar Lawmakers From Hemp THC Ban in Special Session
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The constitution limits special sessions to legislative subjects designated by the governor, who called for lawmakers to consider only regulation.
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iAnthus Continues Florida Expansion With GrowHealthy Dispensary in Palm Harbor
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More Seniors Turning to Cannabis, But What’s the Appeal?
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Recent data shows that seniors are using cannabis more than ever, and cannabis companies are seeking to educate them about the medicine, but some executives want to see the industry strengthen its marketing approaches.
Würk Partners With Seeds to Dreams Savings Plan, Launches 401(k) Program
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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
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Ascend Wellness Launches Fully Refreshed e-Commerce Ecosystem
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US House Subcommittee Advances Bill to Prevent Cannabis Rescheduling Under DOJ
on July 16, 2025 at 4:49 pm
The House appropriations bill would block the Department of Justice from using funds to reschedule or deschedule cannabis.
Golden Bear Awards: California’s 2025 Best Cannabis Flower, Products Announced
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The California State Fair recognized the state’s best cannabis cultivators and manufacturers, with more than 600 entries for the top prizes.
Glass House Brands Announces Preferred Equity Refinancing
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The California cannabis company announced a recapitalization and non-brokered private placement of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock.

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by News-Medical on July 22, 2025
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by Margaret Jackson on July 22, 2025
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Chuck Nice dishes about comedy show at New Jersey cannabis store
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Grateful Dead offshoot's SF shows to be a historic first for legal weed
by Lester Black on July 22, 2025
"What was once underground and countercultural is now out in the open."
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by Shane O’Brien on July 22, 2025
Community Education Council 24 (CEC 24) is set to vote on a resolution that would call on the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to deny an application for a
As Senate Approves Trump’s DEA Pick, Marijuana Industry Urges Rescheduling In ‘Timely And Transparent Manner’
by Kyle Jaeger on July 22, 2025
The Senate has given final approval to President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—and a major marijuana industry association is already pushing him to get the job done on the long-stalled federal cannabis rescheduling process. Terrance Cole was selected to serve as administrator of DEA, but the agency during Trump’s second
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