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by James Flippin on January 22, 2026
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by Neal Earley on January 22, 2026
Medical cannabis business in Arkansas came to a sudden halt Wednesday morning after the software the state uses to track marijuana experienced a glitch, causing some dispensaries to turn away patients.
Connecticut’s only medical marijuana dispensary may close
by Margaret Jackson on January 21, 2026
Bluepoint Wellness’s move comes after repeated denials from Westport’s Planning and Zoning Commission to allow recreational cannabis sales.
FBI investigates Fairfield pot shop previously tied to Chinese organized crime
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The investigation at 201 Norridgewock Road led to at least 2 people being taken into custody, but further details were not immediately available.
Staten Island lawmakers propose stricter weed shop distance rules
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A man wearing bright yellow clothes is suspected of robbing an Adams Morgan medical marijuana dispensary of $1,400 worth of weed.
Michigan’s cannabis market heads into a year of upheaval
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by spectrumnews1.com on January 15, 2026
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A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses
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Joy Is Still a Valid Reason to Smoke Weed
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Wiz Khalifa Smoked With Latin America’s Biggest Rap Star. Here’s How It Went Down.
by Javier Hasse on January 24, 2026 at 7:22 pm
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