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Alabama’s long wait for medicinal cannabis could be nearing end as commission awards dispensary licenses
by Mike Cason | mcason@al.com on December 11, 2025
License awards have been stalled for more than two years by lawsuits.
Alabama commission approves licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries as program eyes 2026 start
by ABC News on December 11, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for dispensaries
Alabama Commission Approves Licenses for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries as Program Eyes 2026 Start
by Associated Press on December 11, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Thursday approved licenses for dispensaries, a key step to making medical marijuana available in the state after years of delay. Commission Chairman Rex Vaughn estimated the products will be available in the spring of 2026. The ...
First medical marijuana dispensary in Kentucky to open this weekend
by Matthew Keck on December 11, 2025
Kentucky is opening its first dispensary nearly a year after medical marijuana became legal in the state.
Kentucky's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Open This Weekend, With Supplies Expected To 'Run Out' Quickly, Governor Says
by Kyle Jaeger on December 11, 2025
The governor of Kentucky has announced that the state’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary will be opening this coming weekend. And he’s anticipating that the business will “run out” of its supply by the end of the day. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) delivered what he called the “great news”
Cannabis cafes get the green light in Massachusetts after vote to allow "social consumption"
by Neal Riley on December 11, 2025
Alabama Medical Cannabis Coalition unanimously votes to give dispensary licenses to 3 companies
by Taylor Lang on December 11, 2025
GP6, RJK and CCS would get their licenses on Jan. 8, 2026, more than two years after licenses were originally given to growers and transporters.
DAVID MARCUS: Minnesota’s botched legal weed rollout reeks of DEI, corruption and Tim Walz
by Fox News on December 11, 2025
Minnesota marijuana dispensaries face severe supply shortages after Tim Walz's social equity-focused legalization program launched across the state.
Norwalk smoke shop raid uncovers illegal cannabis products again, police say
by Jessica Bravo on December 11, 2025
Illegal cannabis products also were seized from the store in August, police said.
Western New York's First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary, Dank, To Close In January
by Ed Nice on December 11, 2025
Western New York's cannabis pioneer, Dank Dispensary, is closing in January after a brief but busy run, highlighting the challenges of a rapidly changing marijuana market.
Redmond to welcome first marijuana dispensary by year’s end with another coming in 2026
by Steele Haugen, Reporter on December 10, 2025
Redmond is preparing for its first-ever marijuana dispensaries, with Oregrown planning a soft opening in mid-December and The Flower Room aiming for a 2026 launch. Both say the new shops will expand access for customers on the north side.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill to change marijuana and hemp rules
by Emily Sanderson on December 10, 2025
Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would make changes to Ohio's marijuana and intoxicating hemp laws and policies.
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.
Ohio Senate approves hemp regulations, changes in marijuana law
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 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.

The Gardener Who Got Cannabis Moms To Breathe: A Q&A With Stephanie ‘thegardentok’ Trenkamp
by Joe Vargas on December 11, 2025 at 7:14 pm
The high-functioning gardener behind @thegardentok talks burnout, stigma, suspended accounts, and how cannabis helped her build a space where moms, parents and misfits finally feel seen. The post The Gardener Who Got Cannabis Moms To Breathe: A Q&A With Stephanie ‘thegardentok’ Trenkamp first appeared on High Times.
Watch: Havoc (Mobb Deep) Talks OG Kush, Ounce-A-Day Sessions, ‘No Blunt Babysitting,’ Snoop The Godfather
by High Times on December 11, 2025 at 5:45 pm
Mobb Deep legend Havoc drops into a rapid-fire smoke session with High Times and gives it straight: strong indica only, “no blunt babysitting,” and Snoop is still the Godfather. The conversation spans favorite strains, sesh etiquette, opening The Bridge in Queens, and the kind of daily consumption that makes even heavy smokers blink. Interview by The post Watch: Havoc (Mobb Deep) Talks OG Kush, Ounce-A-Day Sessions, ‘No Blunt Babysitting,’ Snoop The Godfather first appeared on High Times.
From Queens to the Cannabis Cup: Inside Torches, the Social Equity Dream Taking Over NYC’s Most Iconic Cigar Townhouse
by Rolando García on December 11, 2025 at 2:45 pm
The Polanco Brothers built their way into one of Manhattan’s most historic buildings — and into the center of the High Times Cannabis Cup. The post From Queens to the Cannabis Cup: Inside Torches, the Social Equity Dream Taking Over NYC’s Most Iconic Cigar Townhouse first appeared on High Times.
Washington Tried To Kill Hemp. Lawmakers Just Launched the Counterattack
by Javier Hasse on December 11, 2025 at 1:58 pm
A new Senate bill challenges the federal hemp ban by offering a national rulebook with real testing, age limits and THC caps. Washington tried to shut the market down. Now the counterproposal has arrived. The post Washington Tried To Kill Hemp. Lawmakers Just Launched the Counterattack first appeared on High Times.
The Tech Mogul Who Never Wants to Die Is Now Macrodosing Mushrooms
by Marian Venini on December 10, 2025 at 7:16 pm
The influencer, biohacker and multimillionaire tech CEO Bryan Johnson has moved on from blood transfusions to macrodosing magic mushrooms once a month. ¿Will it help him live forever? The post The Tech Mogul Who Never Wants to Die Is Now Macrodosing Mushrooms first appeared on High Times.
Seeing Little People After Doing Shrooms? The Intercultural Mystery Of The Lanmaoa Asiatica
by Camila Berriex on December 10, 2025 at 6:27 pm
A mysterious Asian mushroom triggers vivid sightings of tiny beings across cultures, blending folklore, biology, and an unexplained perceptual effect. The post Seeing Little People After Doing Shrooms? The Intercultural Mystery Of The Lanmaoa Asiatica first appeared on High Times.
Tourists Already Toke in Uruguay, Now the Country Might Finally Let Them Buy
by Camila Berriex on December 10, 2025 at 4:05 pm
Uruguay is once again weighing the possibility of allowing tourists and non-residents over 18 who visit the South American nation to buy legal cannabis even if they aren’t citizens. The post Tourists Already Toke in Uruguay, Now the Country Might Finally Let Them Buy first appeared on High Times.
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.

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White House Says President Trump Has Made ‘No Final Decisions’ Around Marijuana Rescheduling
by Will Yakowicz on December 12, 2025
A report stating that the administration is close to reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule III drug has the $32 billion industry hotly anticipating reform.
Trump Plans to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling as Less Dangerous
by Charles GorrivanFiona Rutherford on December 12, 2025
President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.
Report: President Trump close to marijuana rescheduling
by Chris Roberts on December 12, 2025
Unnamed marijuana industry executives were in the White House with Trump, but the plan isn't yet finalized, the Washington Post reported.
Trump leans toward reclassifying marijuana
by Alex Isenstadt on December 12, 2025
Trump's team has been reviewing survey numbers showing growing support for reclassification.
Breaking Report: Trump Set to Reclassify Marijuana to Schedule III
by @ivn on December 12, 2025
The Washington Post reports that according to six people familiar with the discussions, President Donald Trump is expected to direct federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance.
CU Boulder study tests CBD as treatment for cannabis dependency
by Jennifer Meckles on December 12, 2025
Trump seeks to cut restrictions on marijuana through planned order
by Jacob Bogage,Dan Diamond on December 11, 2025
The president is expected to attempt to classify marijuana similar to some common prescription painkillers and other drugs.
State seizes $57M in cannabis during operations in Bay Area, Los Angeles County
by Tim Fang on December 11, 2025

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