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by The Newsleaders on January 16, 2026
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by spectrumnews1.com on January 15, 2026
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by Olivia Evans on January 15, 2026
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by Aaron Mudd on January 15, 2026
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by statelinesportsnetwork on January 15, 2026
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by Daniel Farr on January 15, 2026
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Second medical marijuana dispensary will open soon in greater Lexington area
by Aaron Mudd on January 13, 2026
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A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses
by spectrumlocalnews.com on January 12, 2026
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Lexington’s first dispensary to open. Everything to know about medical cannabis in KY
by Aaron Mudd on January 11, 2026
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Alabama doctors can now apply for medical cannabis permits: These 9 cities can have dispensaries
by Mike Cason | mcason@al.com on January 10, 2026
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Colorado Hit by Two Marijuana Recalls in 24 Hours
by Thomas Mitchell on January 10, 2026
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Legendary rapper shuts down N.J. weed store after less than a year
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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by Alexandra Goldberg on January 8, 2026
Kentucky medical marijuana: First processor approved, 2 more dispensaries opening soon
by Matthew Keck on January 8, 2026
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by Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 News on January 8, 2026
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by Aaron Mudd on January 8, 2026
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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
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Jersey City dispensary, co-owned by Ice-T, closes after eight months
by Lucas Frau on January 6, 2026
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Chicago Catholic university offers courses on running cannabis dispensaries
by Fox News on January 6, 2026
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Judge allows lawsuit challenging Michigan’s new 24% marijuana tax to proceed
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on January 6, 2026
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by James Pilcher, WKRC on January 5, 2026
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St. Louis Nominates Current Cannabis for Best of The Industry Awards
by Current Cannabis on January 16, 2026
ST. LOUIS, MO, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ST. LOUIS, MO - January 16, 2026 - - A Missouri-grown cannabis company with deep roots in the St. Louis region is celebrating widespread recognition in MOGreenway.com's 2025 Best of the Industry Awards, earning nominations across multiple categories for both the company and its executive leadership team. The nominations recognize Current Cannabis and its affiliated brands: Teal, Kusch, and HiGH FiVE, for their rapid growth, creative excellence, co
Seeking to standardize cannabis testing, Michigan House committee considers bill for statewide lab
by Katherine Dailey on January 16, 2026
In an attempt to ensure tighter safety controls on Michigan’s cannabis industry, Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Linden) presented a bill to the Michigan House Rules Committee Thursday that would establish a statewide cannabis reference laboratory to standardize testing facilities across the state. The legislation, House Bill 4501, would establish a lab that was first given funding
These medical cannabis facilities are now operational in Kentucky
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by CCX Media on January 16, 2026
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Trump's Marijuana Rescheduling Move Could Boost South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill, GOP Lawmaker Says
by Tom Angell on January 16, 2026
If the Department of Justice finishes the process of rescheduling marijuana as recently directed by President Donald Trump, the federal change could boost efforts to legalize medical cannabis at the state level in South Carolina, according to a GOP lawmaker. “I do think that there is going to be a change in mentality among some
Missouri cannabis advocates celebrate clarification on medical patients’ rights
by Rebecca Rivas on January 16, 2026
The state health department update is ‘especially significant,’ advocates say, because Missouri has increased its patient count.
Weed Companies Are Cashing In on Dry January
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