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Spending bill to close THC ‘loophole,’ Arizona clarifies licensing rules

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[#item_full_content] Arizona AG Kris Mayes has repeatedly warned businesses that any THC-infused product meant to be eaten or consumed requires a state marijuana license, the same regulatory framework approved under Prop 207 in 2020. Spending bill to close THC ‘loophole,’ Arizona clarifies licensing rules Read More

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by Ted Greenberg, Brendan Brightman on November 17, 2025
The pot shops already open in Atlantic City are saying the market is too crowded and they are struggling to spark a profit.
New York now has 500 cannabis dispensaries. Its top weed official sees that number quadrupling.
by Gino Fanelli on November 17, 2025
Felicia Reid, the state's acting director of the Office of Cannabis Management, sat down with WXXI News for a wide-ranging interview on the successes, and hurdles, to legal weed in New York.
North Jersey weed dispensary to promote legal access by selling $100 bags for $1
by Philip DeVencentis on November 17, 2025
This is the second time that the dispensary is holding the CannUnity Culture Collective, a benefit for Last Prisoner Project.
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by Denzen Cortez on November 16, 2025
Congress includes ban on hemp-derived THC products that could eliminate THC gummies and drinks
Missouri cannabis microbusiness owners say their 'blood, sweat and tears' may finally be paying off
by Rebecca Rivas on November 15, 2025
Many are grappling with the financial uncertainty of investing their life savings as they work to make their marijuana businesses a success.
New York Officials Celebrate 500th Marijuana Dispensary Opening, With $2.3 Billion In Sales Since Market Launch
by Kyle Jaeger on November 14, 2025
New York marijuana regulators are celebrating the opening of the state’s 500th legal cannabis dispensary—touting the fact that there have been $2.3 billion in adult-use sales since the market launched, supporting an estimated 25,000 jobs across the industry. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Green Comfort Dispensary became the 500th licensed adult-use marijuana retailer to
Unlicensed Kansas City marijuana dealers sued over ’THCa two-step’
by David Hudnall on November 14, 2025
“These totally unlicensed Temu versions of dispensaries are making millions by saying what they’re selling isn’t marijuana.”
Arizona authorities applaud Congress for closing ‘THC loophole’
by Mitchell Koch on November 14, 2025
The bill that reopened the federal government included language that bans over 95% of all products with hemp extract.
Colorado hemp faces 'nail in the coffin' with new federal THC restrictions
by Colton Chavez on November 14, 2025
Watertown zoning board rejects 1 marijuana dispensary, delays vote on another
by @7NewsWatertown on November 13, 2025
Four businesses want to open cannabis dispensaries in Watertown. One of them was turned down, and another was put on hold.
Most hemp products with THC are now banned in the U.S. What does this mean for legal weed?
by Henry Savage on November 13, 2025
State-licensed dispensaries remain unaffected by the ban, but the bill could crater the national hemp industry, critics say
Senate CCC reform bill also doubles marijuana possession limit
by State House News Service on November 13, 2025
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by Will Yakowicz on November 13, 2025
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by Tony Lange on November 13, 2025
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'Armed and dangerous': Search for suspect in Grand Rapids marijuana dispensary robbery
by Zac Harmon on November 13, 2025
Police are asking for your help to find the person who robbed a Grand Rapids marijuana store with what appeared to be a pump-action shotgun.
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by Tom Angell on November 13, 2025
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End of federal shutdown includes nationwide ban on hemp products that get people high
by Robert McCoppin on November 13, 2025
As Congress took action to resume government operations, the legislation included a late provision to ban intoxicating hemp products nationwide.
Donald Trump signs THC ban, dealing blow to Texas hemp industry
by Isaac Yu on November 13, 2025
Nearly all available products would have to be removed from shelves, including edibles, beverages, and smokable forms of hemp, under the ban.
As Congress Pushes a New Hemp THC Ban, Was Colorado Ahead of the Curve?
by Miranda Burton on November 12, 2025
Colorado, long criticized for being too restrictive, suddenly looks less like an outlier and more like a preview of where the rest of the country is headed.
Hemp products will be ‘ripped away’ by federal legislation, SD businesses fear
by Joshua Haiar on November 12, 2025
A federal bill caps hemp-based THC, threatening South Dakota seltzers, vapes and CBD products, and leaving retailers high and dry.

Cory Booker: ‘The Idea That Heroin and Meth Are the Same as Cannabis Defies Reality. Justice Is Descheduling’
by Javier Hasse on November 17, 2025 at 10:19 pm
In Washington, Booker said Schedule I makes no sense, called descheduling a matter of justice, and laughed as he recalled his mom telling him not to accuse the Vice President of being high. The post Cory Booker: ‘The Idea That Heroin and Meth Are the Same as Cannabis Defies Reality. Justice Is Descheduling’ first appeared on High Times.
States Are Already Rebelling Against Trump’s New Hemp THC Ban
by Javier Hasse on November 17, 2025 at 7:33 pm
Trump’s shutdown deal effectively bans most hemp-derived THC products, and states are already pushing back. The post States Are Already Rebelling Against Trump’s New Hemp THC Ban first appeared on High Times.
What Do Stoner Girls Carry in Their Purse? We’re Here, We’re Hot, We’re High AF
by Natalia Kesselman on November 17, 2025 at 5:38 pm
Women were healers, cultivators, smugglers, organizers, witches. Cannabis didn’t make stoner girls — stoner girls made cannabis culture. The post What Do Stoner Girls Carry in Their Purse? We’re Here, We’re Hot, We’re High AF first appeared on High Times.
FUBAR or Not FUBAR? What the Hemp Ban Really Means for Cannabis
by Todd Harrison on November 16, 2025 at 9:56 pm
This article is an adapted version of the Cannabis Confidential newsletter originally published here: FUBAR or Not FUBAR? The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. We’re publishing this adapted version this weekend, given the continued confusion around the recent intoxicating hemp ban and the read-through for the industry writ large. The post FUBAR or Not FUBAR? What the Hemp Ban Really Means for Cannabis first appeared on High Times.
Can Hemp and THC Finally Coexist? This Coalition Says Yes
by Javier Hasse on November 16, 2025 at 8:39 pm
A new coalition led by Steve and Andrew DeAngelo is calling for a unified, science-based framework to regulate all cannabis sectors across the United States. The post Can Hemp and THC Finally Coexist? This Coalition Says Yes first appeared on High Times.
When Shit Got Weird: The Cool Kids on Weed, Rap and Their New Album ‘Hi Top Fade’
by Kyle Eustice on November 16, 2025 at 5:25 pm
Retro boom bap, stubborn friendship, and an album born from loss. Chuck Inglish and Sir Michael Rocks look back at first highs, grief, and why Hi Top Fade sounds like a new chapter. The post When Shit Got Weird: The Cool Kids on Weed, Rap and Their New Album ‘Hi Top Fade’ first appeared on High Times.
A 12-Year-Old Stoner in Reagan’s ‘Just Say No’ America
by Donnell Alexander on November 15, 2025 at 5:41 pm
Donnell Alexander remembers paper routes, fog-soaked road trips, and the long, strange fight to keep getting high through Reagan’s war on weed. The post A 12-Year-Old Stoner in Reagan’s ‘Just Say No’ America first appeared on High Times.
How the Cannabis Industry Supports Nevadans in Spite of Severe Financial Restrictions
by High Times Contributors on November 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm
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by Javier Hasse on November 14, 2025 at 7:47 pm
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New Study Proposes Common Vocabulary for Describing Cannabis Aromas | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Erin McEvoy on November 18, 2025
Researchers with Oregon State University analyzed responses from panelists sampling cannabis inflorescence aroma, proposing a common framework for an established vocabulary.
New technique accurately predicts cannabis crop potency
by University of Adelaide on November 18, 2025
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with German tech company Compolytics, have developed a non-destructive leaf scanning method that can accurately predict the cannabinoid concentrations of cannabis plants.
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by A.J. Herrington on November 18, 2025
A plan to let VA physicians recommend medical marijuana for their patients was left out of the final spending bill despite bipartisan Congressional support.
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by Wendy Osher on November 18, 2025
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by Ted Greenberg, Brendan Brightman on November 17, 2025
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Over 60% of social equity applicants disqualified during screening for cannabis retail license
by Christopher Shea on November 17, 2025
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission certified 36 prospective social equity cannabis retail license applicants — only 38% of the pool — on Friday, its first meeting without former Chair Kim Ahern, who stepped down to pursue a run for attorney general.
Corvallis researchers craft aroma guide for cannabis, hemp
by News Staff on November 17, 2025
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