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by Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on January 9, 2026
The shop started by the well-known rapper and a former Playboy model joins other celebrity-backed weed shops struggling to stay open amid increasing competition in the state's cannabis market.
Ice-T's New Jersey Marijuana Dispensary Permanently Closes
by Zoe Denise on January 9, 2026
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Kentucky medical marijuana: First processor approved, 2 more dispensaries opening soon
by Matthew Keck on January 8, 2026
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More retailers join legal battle over cannabis licenses in Menominee, Michigan
by Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 News on January 8, 2026
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Take a look inside Lexington’s first medical marijuana dispensary, opening soon
by Aaron Mudd on January 8, 2026
The dispensary will open with a limited supply in one of Lexington’s busiest shopping districts.
Weed dispensary co-owned by rapper Ice-T closes after less than a year
by Brad Matthews on January 8, 2026
A weed dispensary co-owned by rapper and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actor Ice-T has closed after less than a year in business.
Looming THC hemp ban could have impact for Michigan cannabis consumers
by Adrienne Roberts on January 8, 2026
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Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch
by Margaret Jackson on January 7, 2026
Kentucky could have as many as two medical marijuana dispensaries open by the middle of the month.
New Hampshire House Passes Bills To Legalize Marijuana And Let Dispensaries Convert To For-Profit Status
by Kyle Jaeger on January 7, 2026
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the state—though its chances of passage in the Senate remain dubious, and the governor has expressed clear opposition to the reform. Also on Wednesday, the House passed a proposal to allow medical cannabis dispensaries to become for-profit businesses. The marijuana legalization
Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary prepares to reopen after selling out
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Jersey City dispensary, co-owned by Ice-T, closes after eight months
by Lucas Frau on January 6, 2026
The Medicine Woman Dispensary in Jersey City, co-owned by rapper and actor Ice-T, has closed after less than a year in business.
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Chicago Catholic university offers courses on running cannabis dispensaries
by Fox News on January 6, 2026
DePaul University in Chicago offers cannabis dispensary management courses as marijuana businesses boom, with dispensaries growing across the country.
Judge allows lawsuit challenging Michigan’s new 24% marijuana tax to proceed
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on January 6, 2026
Cannabis industry claims the new wholesale tax could push consumers to illicit markets, contradicting the original intent of the 2018 legalization measure.
What to know as Kentucky's first medical weed processor begins production in NKY
by James Pilcher, WKRC on January 5, 2026
Currently, the facility is conducting test runs without THC, as Toro has not yet received its full license and lacks actual marijuana plant materials.
New marijuana tax in Michigan sparks concern among dispensaries and customers alike
by Alli Baxter on January 5, 2026
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by Michael Muckian on January 5, 2026
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Lexington medical marijuana dispensary will open with limited supply this month
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by Stephanie Riegel on January 2, 2026
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Patients Need More Medically Focused Cannabis Dispensaries (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on January 1, 2026
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Columbia Care is closing Riverhead medical marijuana dispensary today, working to relocate
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SD County Supervisors vote 3-2 for cannabis policy updates
by City News Service on January 15, 2026
The county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to advance a series of updates to a proposed cannabis program in unincorporated areas, including rules related to land use, consumption lounges, and community benefits.
Medical cannabis facilities open in Lexington, Richmond
by Darnell Crenshaw,WKYT News Staff on January 14, 2026
Governor Andy Beshear participated in ribbon cutting ceremonies Tuesday for a medical cannabis cultivation facility in Richmond and a dispensary in Lexington, marking a significant step forward for the industry in Central Kentucky.
Flurry of cannabis M&A that followed Trump marijuana rescheduling a sign of things to come
by Margaret Jackson on January 14, 2026
The president's Dec. 18 marijuana rescheduling executive order had an immediate impact on cannabis sector dealflow, but more changes are coming.
Michigan Cannabis Sales Were Soft in December
by Alan Brochstein, CFA on January 14, 2026
Michigan cannabis sales for December rose from a year ago as they increased sequentially by 3.8%, which was +0.5% on a per-day basis. At $269.7 million, sales were up... #aawh #ascend #ascendwellness
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
by Bangkok Post Public Company Limited on January 14, 2026
Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
New Jersey Legislative Changes Implement Growth and Opportunity for Cannabis Marketplace
by FoleyHoag on January 14, 2026
2025 ended and 2026 commenced with a flurry of legislative activity in New Jersey touching on cannabis businesses.
Connecticut cannabis retailers sell record number of items amid price drop
by Margaret Jackson on January 14, 2026
Connecticut cannabis retailers rang up nearly 1 million more individual sales in 2025 than in 2024, but declining prices kept revenue steady.
Legal Cannabis is Opening New Doors for Women, Global Study Finds
by Cal Poly Humboldt on January 14, 2026
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