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Redmond council approves marijuana tax code changes
by Steele Haugen, Reporter on September 9, 2025
The Redmond city council approved a marijuana tax and code changes Tuesday to allow dispensaries within the city. But first, voters must approve the legislation in the November election.
How will Missouri’s cannabis market change if the feds reschedule marijuana?
by Rebecca Rivas on September 7, 2025
The Trump administration is considering placing marijuana in the same federal classification as codeine, instead of where it currently is alongside heroin.
N.Y. watching as White House considers classifying marijuana as less dangerous
by spectrumlocalnews.com on September 6, 2025
As a Schedule I drug, possessing, growing and selling marijuana is a federal crime.
Massachusetts AG Approves Ballot Petition to End $1.6B Adult-Use Cannabis Market
by Tony Lange on September 5, 2025
State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell certified an initiative petition that aims to wipe out licensed adult-use cultivation and dispensary operations.
When will medical marijuana dispensaries open in Kentucky? Gov. Beshear just gave a timeline
by Margaret Vancampen on September 5, 2025
Massachusetts Attorney General Certifies Ballot Measures To Recriminalize Recreational Marijuana Sales
by Tom Angell on September 5, 2025
The attorney general of Massachusetts has certified and prepared summaries for dozens of proposed 2026 ballot initiatives—including a pair that would roll back adult-use marijuana legalization in the state. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s (D) office on Wednesday said that 44 out of 47 submitted proposals met the state Constitution’s requirements for initiated measures and
Cannabis workers seeking union recognition strike in Ann Arbor
by Adrienne Roberts on September 4, 2025
Eight employees of Exclusive Brands in Ann Arbor, which sells marijuana at seven dispensaries throughout Michigan, have been on strike since Aug. 28.
Whoopi Goldberg’s cannabis company sues over failed N.J. dispensary
by Deion Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on September 4, 2025
WhoopFam claims it spent $167,000 based on promises of city approval to open a marijuana store in Paterson.
Legendary N.J. pizzeria closes for renovations to add weed dispensary
by Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on September 4, 2025
The pizzeria's owner announced plans to house a dispensary under the same roof earlier this year after a tumultuous tax situation
Ohio’s Wild West of THC: Marvelling at how unregulated hemp products became a legal high
by Today in Ohio on September 3, 2025
While state officials micromanage legal marijuana sales, loopholes allow intoxicating hemp products to be sold everywhere from gas stations to smoke shops with zero oversight
Why can you buy a THC seltzer at a bar, but marijuana only at a dispensary? The Wake Up for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
by Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com on September 3, 2025
A federal legislative loophole has created an unregulated market for intoxicating hemp products in Ohio.
Should retired police be able to sell marijuana? Alderman says no, blocks dispensary
by Jake Sheridan on September 3, 2025
Ald. Andre Vasquez cited “fundamental justice concern” with former police officers getting to legally sell marijuana after locking people up for selling pot.
Medford, Ashland men arrested over alleged black-market cannabis, butane honey oil lab - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
by Steve Mitchell on September 1, 2025
Two men were arrested after law enforcement raided homes and warehouses in Ashland and Medford, uncovering what officials allege was a black-market cannabis dispensary operating under the guise of a legal hemp business.
Federal cannabis legalization bill filed in Congress (Newsletter: September 1, 2025)
by Tom Angell on September 1, 2025
GOP lawmakers push against marijuana rescheduling; DE gov vetoes cannabis zoning bill; CA marijuana tax relief; KY & MS psychedelics hearings 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… BREAKING:
What’s in the Suitcase: Extra-Strength Cannabis From California to Britain
by Lizzie Dearden on September 1, 2025
Potent California-grown marijuana is so popular in the U.K. that large quantities are being illegally smuggled on passenger flights, officials say.
Robin Westman's pot connection is another reason to go slow on looser...
by Post Editorial Board on August 29, 2025
News that Minneapolis monster Robin Westman worked at a pot shop until just two weeks ago should give pause to those in the White House reportedly pushing President Donald Trump to take a landmark...
BEN CARSON: As a doctor, I know fewer restrictions on marijuana will make cities worse
by Fox News on August 29, 2025
Dr. Ben Carson warns against loosening marijuana restrictions, highlighting University of Colorado study showing significantly higher crime rates near dispensaries.
New marijuana dispensary to open in Cincinnati with drive-thru service
by Christian LeDuc, Cincinnati Business Courier on August 29, 2025
Ohio legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, with sales beginning 2024.
'Smoke 'em, if you got 'em.' You can now buy pre-rolled joints at Ohio Marijuana Dispensaries
by Mike Holden on August 29, 2025
Industry insiders say the availability of the product could help slower sales surge in some places, as there has been such an overwhelming interest by users.
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Think You Can Sell ‘Skittles Weed’? See You in Court — Trademark Law Doesn’t Care About Cannabis’ Illegality
by Javier Hasse on September 9, 2025 at 10:28 pm
The “illegality defense” is dead. From Skittles to RAW, cannabis copycats keep losing in court. Infringement is infringement. The post Think You Can Sell ‘Skittles Weed’? See You in Court — Trademark Law Doesn’t Care About Cannabis’ Illegality first appeared on High Times.
The Rent is [Over] Due: The Shasta Cannabis Story
by Stephanie Woodworth on September 9, 2025 at 4:50 pm
A raw, resilient account of building—and losing—a grassroots cannabis brand in NorCal. When passion meets collapse, the rent comes due. The post The Rent is [Over] Due: The Shasta Cannabis Story first appeared on High Times.
XRPure, Strangford Consulting Bring Breakthrough X-ray Cannabis Decontamination Systems to Canada
on September 9, 2025 at 4:46 pm
The partnership introduces fast, safe and efficient cannabis decontaminationsystems to Canada’s producers.
Boveda Unveils Vivi, Debuts Flagship Product to Empower Cannabis Home Growers
on September 9, 2025 at 4:34 pm
Vivi Cure transforms home growing and cultivation with a burp-free, 10-day curing process for potent, high-quality flower with repeatable results.
Texas Governor Reportedly Prepares Executive Order to Regulate Hemp THC Products
on September 9, 2025 at 3:15 pm
The order would likely include age-gating for those 21-plus, store setbacks from schools, potency limits, and testing and labeling requirements.
The Cannabist Co. Opening 6th Ohio Dispensary in Norwalk
on September 9, 2025 at 1:41 pm
The cannabis company’s new location marks its first Cannabist-branded retail facility in the state.
Woodstock Goes Weed: The Festival’s Legacy Now Comes in a Can
by High Times on September 8, 2025 at 7:15 pm
Woodstock once meant guitars screaming under the rain, joints passed from hand to hand, and a field of kids chasing peace and rebellion. More than half a century later, the name has resurfaced in a can of cannabis-infused seltzer. The brand behind the legendary festival has rolled out a new line of THC drinks with The post Woodstock Goes Weed: The Festival’s Legacy Now Comes in a Can first appeared on High Times.
Caribbean Cannabis: A Local Look at the U.S. Virgin Islands
on September 8, 2025 at 5:42 pm
Cannabis legalization represents a catalyst for empowering locals in more diverse ways that can help the culture rebuild and thrive.
LEVIA Original Founders Reacquiring Cannabis Beverage Brand From Ayr Wellness
on September 8, 2025 at 5:36 pm
Kristin and Eric Rogers signed a definitive agreement to take back the Massachusetts-based brand that’s been on the market since 2021.
10 Hard Truths Every Cannabis Breeder Learns
by James Loud on September 8, 2025 at 4:02 pm
Breeding cannabis is both art and science, a dance between instinct and data, between heritage and innovation. Every breeder who works with this plant adds a chapter to a story that stretches back thousands of years. But breeding the future requires more than crossing two trendy cultivars and hoping for magic. It demands intention, discipline, The post 10 Hard Truths Every Cannabis Breeder Learns first appeared on High Times.
Minority Cannabis Business Association Creates Impact During 2025 Equity Workshop Tour
on September 8, 2025 at 3:17 pm
The association’s national movement is empowering social equity in cannabis through in-person education, networking and advocacy.
Curaleaf Joins S&P/TSX Composite Index
on September 8, 2025 at 12:07 pm
Inclusion in Canada's benchmark index increases the cannabis company’s exposure and broadens access across North American capital markets.
Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Sales Drop 40% Since 2021 Peak
on September 8, 2025 at 6:23 am
The state’s medical cannabis dispensary sales make up 9% of the total retail market as consumers have increasingly gravitated toward adult use.
From Jesuits to Joints: The Centuries-Old Building at the Heart of Madrid’s N7A Club
by Ophir Nevo on September 7, 2025 at 1:36 pm
On a quiet slope between San Bernardo and Conde Duque, the building at Noviciado 7 has stood for more than two centuries, silently watching Madrid change around it. Built in the 18th century, its nearly meter-thick stone walls have contained many lives: Jesuit novices in prayer, market vendors selling fish, whispered meetings during the Franco The post From Jesuits to Joints: The Centuries-Old Building at the Heart of Madrid’s N7A Club first appeared on High Times.
From OG Kush to Chem91: Inside the New Collective Reviving Cannabis’ Genetic Roots
by Rolando García on September 6, 2025 at 1:05 pm
The era of noisy IPOs, debt-fueled expansion and corporate promises of dominance appears to be behind us. A quieter cannabis era is taking shape, defined by grounded projects and a return to the plant. In this High Times exclusive, we reveal one of them: a collective built around breeder recognition, born from late-night concerts and The post From OG Kush to Chem91: Inside the New Collective Reviving Cannabis’ Genetic Roots first appeared on High Times.
Amsterdam’s Green Paradox: How the Dutch Made Weed Global Without Legalizing It
by Caio Zanin on September 6, 2025 at 1:01 pm
I still keep, in my phone’s notepad, the list of strains I smoked and the coffeeshops where I scored them—a personal archive of Amsterdam’s green bounty. I made that pilgrimage in April 2015, spending fifteen days on my own with one simple mission: hit as many coffeeshops as I could and, of course, do what The post Amsterdam’s Green Paradox: How the Dutch Made Weed Global Without Legalizing It first appeared on High Times.
From Prison to Precision: How Colin Fraser is Using Cannabis to Build Economic & Health Equity
by Camila Berriex on September 5, 2025 at 6:21 pm
Colin Fraser’s life has been punctuated by moments that could have ended him. He was shot eight times. He was wrongly incarcerated on cannabis-related charges. He came home with scars, a record, and the weight of proving himself in a society that rarely forgives. What he did next, however, changed everything. He was looking to The post From Prison to Precision: How Colin Fraser is Using Cannabis to Build Economic & Health Equity first appeared on High Times.
Trulieve Opening Dispensary in Bisbee, Ariz.
on September 5, 2025 at 12:13 pm
The cannabis company’s new Cochise County retail facility will host a grand opening on Sept. 12.
Curaleaf Branded Dispensary Opens in Ohio in Partnership With RC Retail 2
on September 5, 2025 at 12:07 pm
The new cannabis store in New Albany marks 155 Curaleaf retail locations nationwide.
Jeeter Takes Bite Out of the Big Apple
on September 5, 2025 at 6:37 am
North America’s No. 1 pre-roll brand officially launched in New York.
Massachusetts AG Approves Ballot Petition to End $1.6B Adult-Use Cannabis Market
on September 5, 2025 at 6:14 am
State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell certified an initiative petition that aims to wipe out licensed adult-use cultivation and dispensary operations.
Adventures in Berkeley’s Psychedelic Wunderground
by Evan Freimuth on September 4, 2025 at 5:22 pm
I tiptoed through a creaky hallway overlaid with vinyl, careful as if not to wake sleeping parents. Sock-footed in solidarity, the sixty or so people inside The Berkeley Alembic filled a humble conference room already buzzing. Five minutes late, I slid into a chair just as the contact high hit—was I being possessed? It was The post Adventures in Berkeley’s Psychedelic Wunderground first appeared on High Times.
Texans Evade 3rd Hemp THC Ban Attempt; Legislature Adjourns
on September 4, 2025 at 2:15 pm
The Texas Senate and House adjourned sine die from their second special session without agreeing on a path forward for intoxicating THC products.
Zoë Kravitz Accidentally Shroomed Her Friends… Several Times
by Marian Venini on September 4, 2025 at 12:38 pm
In a recent interview, Zoe Kravitz was asked was if she had ever accidentally taken hallucinogens. Her answer? No... “But I have accidentally dosed several people." The post Zoë Kravitz Accidentally Shroomed Her Friends… Several Times first appeared on High Times.
Whitney Economics Issues US Cannabis and Hemp Beverage Report: THC Beverage Sales Top $1.1 Billion in 2024
on September 4, 2025 at 8:25 am
The report examines the emerging THC beverage industry from a policy and regulatory perspective, addressing demand by state, and providing an estimate of current and future legal sales.

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Man sues Albert Lea for blocking his cannabis dispensary from opening
by Nicole Ki on September 9, 2025
Jacob Schlichter gained attention as one of the first people in Minnesota to complete the Office of Cannabis Management’s licensing process to sell recreational cannabis. Then, Albert Lea’s city council denied his business.
Top NC court ponders police searches based on cannabis odor
by Carolina Journal - on September 9, 2025
The North Carolina Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether law enforcement officers who smell cannabis have probable cause to search vehicles without warrants in this state. In a series of cases Tuesday, defendants urged the high court to answer no.
Brooklyn Center cannabis rules for public spaces approved by leaders
by Nick Longworth on September 9, 2025
Brooklyn Center leaders have crafted an ordinance that would prohibit the use of cannabis and hemp in public places.
New York cannabis retail sales reach $1.06B for 2025 so far
by Caton Deuso on September 9, 2025
Although there are still three months left in the year, New York State has already surpassed $1.06 billion in legal cannabis retail sales for 2025.
Cannabis regulators ask for help managing Michigan marijuana industry
by Sneha Dhandapani on September 9, 2025
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency is seeking help from state lawmakers to regulate the marijuana industry.
Learn about history of cannabis cultivation as part of free lecture series at UW-Stevens Point - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on September 9, 2025
Learn about the evolution of cannabis cultivation in a free lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month.
Cannabis Effects on Female Fertility Revealed
by Bioengineer on September 9, 2025
In recent years, the shifting legal landscape around cannabis use has ignited intense scientific interest regarding its broader effects on human health. Among the emerging areas of concern, female fertility has come under increased scrutiny, as researchers endeavor to untangle
New York cannabis sales surpass $2 billion as state expands licenses
by Felix Day on September 9, 2025
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) announced that legal cannabis retail sales have exceeded $2.09 billion, with $1.06 billion generated in 2025 alo

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