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Kentucky opens first medical cannabis dispensary after nearly year-long wait
by Web Staff on December 13, 2025
The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam becomes Kentucky's first fully-licensed medical marijuana facility, with Gov. Beshear sharing opening photos on social media
Alabama Officials Approve Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses, Readying Program For Sales To Start In 2026
by Marijuana Moment on December 13, 2025
“I am absolutely elated today because we’re on the cusp of having a working program.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Thursday approved three dispensary licenses, which members of the commission hailed as a critical step toward making medical cannabis available in Alabama nearly five years after the Legislature established the
Here is where Alabama’s first 12 medical marijuana dispensaries are planned
by Mike Cason | mcason@al.com on December 13, 2025
The license awards marked a breakthrough after more than two years of delays caused by disputes and lawsuits.
Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary to host soft opening this weekend
by WDRB Digital Staff on December 12, 2025
The Post Dispensary is the first fully-approved and licensed medical dispensary in the state.
Licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Alabama approved
by shwnh01@gmail.com on December 12, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for three dispensary companies. This latest development signals a major step toward launching
Petaluma’s first-ever brick-and-mortar cannabis store opens its doors
by Don Frances on December 12, 2025
“This is just the beginning of the next phase,” said James Clark, who with his wife Claire Firestone owns Farmhouse Artisan Market.
Alabama approves first MMJ dispensaries after years of delays
by Margaret Jackson on December 12, 2025
The Alabama medical marijuana market could finally open in the spring after regulators finally awarded dispensary permits.
First medical marijuana dispensary in Kentucky to open this weekend
by Matthew Keck on December 12, 2025
Kentucky is opening its first dispensary nearly a year after medical marijuana became legal in the state.
As Trump Nears Marijuana Announcement, Dispensary Owner Running For Congress Pledges To File Full Legalization Bill On First Day In Office
by Kyle Jaeger on December 12, 2025
Wanda James, a marijuana dispensary owner and advocate in Colorado who’s running for Congress, is applauding news about a potentially imminent move by the Trump administration to federally reschedule cannabis. But that reform doesn’t go far enough, she said, pledging to introduce a bill to end prohibition altogether on her “first day” on Capitol Hill
KY’s first medical marijuana dispensary to open this weekend. Product to be limited
by Aaron Mudd on December 12, 2025
Its supplier is a Lexington-area cultivator.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission unanimously votes to give dispensary licenses to 3 companies
by Taylor Lang on December 12, 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.
Alabama commission approves 3 licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries
by Jessica Umbro on December 11, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission granted three dispensary licenses in their latest meeting.
Alabama commission approves licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries
by WAKA Action 8 News on December 11, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for dispensaries, a key step to making medical marijuana available in the state after years of delay.
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 ...
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
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.

Jessimae Peluso Didn’t Use Weed to Numb Grief — She Used It to Face It
by Javier Hasse on December 14, 2025 at 5:06 pm
After losing both parents, the comedian turned to cannabis not to escape the pain, but to sit with it — and built a community around honesty, humor and healing. The post Jessimae Peluso Didn’t Use Weed to Numb Grief — She Used It to Face It first appeared on High Times.
Centennials List the Best Animes to Watch While High — and Your Faves Aren’t in It
by Hernán Panessi on December 13, 2025 at 4:49 pm
Centennials are redefining stoner anime culture as Gen Z moves past Millennial classics, choosing bold, chaotic shows for their trippy sessions. The post Centennials List the Best Animes to Watch While High — and Your Faves Aren’t in It first appeared on High Times.
They Say Trump Is Easing Cannabis Restrictions. Why That May Not Mean Freedom
by Javier Hasse on December 12, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Washington may finally admit cannabis has medical value, but the plant would remain federally illegal and tightly controlled. The post They Say Trump Is Easing Cannabis Restrictions. Why That May Not Mean Freedom first appeared on High Times.
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.
Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm…
by High Times on December 11, 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.
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.

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SNDL (NasdaqCM:SNDL): Rethinking Valuation After Cannabis Rescheduling Hopes and a Fresh Buyback Signal
by Simply Wall St on December 15, 2025
Recent chatter about rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III in the US is giving cannabis names fresh attention, and SNDL (NasdaqCM:SNDL) is right in the mix after a sharp 1 day jump. See our latest analysis for SNDL. That 24.9% 1 day share price return and 30 day share price return of 31.6% suggest momentum is snapping back after a softer 90 day share price return of negative 11.6%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 24.2% points to a still constructive longer term trend as investors...
Past Cannabis Use Found to Not Effect Driving Performance
by Dan Kingston on December 15, 2025
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Medicinal cannabis firm to create 100 jobs in Scotland expansion
by bbc.com on December 15, 2025
Sydney-based Breathe Life Sciences will manufacture and distribute cannabis medicines from the Borders site.
Cannabis Is a Budding Strategy Against Ovarian Cancer
by Laura Tran, PhD on December 15, 2025
A combination of two cannabis-derived compounds can target ovarian cancer cells while sparing healthy cells, offering early clues toward new treatment possibilities.
Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary opens in Beaver Dam
by Avery Catalano on December 15, 2025
The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam becomes Kentucky's first licensed medical cannabis dispensary to open, serving patients with qualifying conditions nearly one year after medical cannabis use became legal in the state.
Texas Original opens state's largest medical cannabis facility in Bastrop
by Jeff Bell on December 14, 2025
Trump reschedules marijuana to schedule III, promising tax relief but raising new legal and industry concerns
by Zachary Bynum on December 14, 2025
Trump's decision to move marijuana to Schedule III could ease taxes and expand medical access, but industry leaders warn it may also trigger stricter federal oversight and new legal risks.
Australia's medicinal cannabis bind is a political hot potato
by Alan Kohler on December 14, 2025
There doesn't seem to be much political mileage for the government to do anything at all — whether that is cracking down and forcing cannabis users back onto the black market or fully legalising the substance.

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