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Why Legal Cannabis Doesn’t Belong Next to Gambling and Porn

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May 18, 2026

[#item_full_content] Legal cannabis may carry risks. But treating it like gambling or AI pornography flattens the debate and ignores the public health, economic and regulatory benefits legalization can create. Why Legal Cannabis Doesn’t Belong Next to Gambling and Porn Read More

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Georgia patients, dispensaries hopeful new medical marijuana expansion will bring more relief
by Daniel Wilkerson on May 14, 2026
Alabama’s first medical marijuana dispensary set to open soon in Montgomery
by Lisa Crane on May 14, 2026
The state's first medical marijuana dispensary is opening soon, marking another milestone in getting products from the ground to the hands of people in Alabama who need them.
Stronger THC vapes can soon be sold to medical marijuana patients in Georgia
by Tom Regan on May 13, 2026
Medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia can soon sell high potency THC vapes and marijuana flower.
Cannabis growing facility in Lansing to close, layoff 95 workers as Michigan marijuana industry struggles
by Jaden Hawkins on May 13, 2026
The cannabis company operates in 7 Midwest states, with a growing facility in Lansing.
Tax Charges Filed Against Unlicensed Cannabis Retailer with Stores in LA, OC
by Contributing Editor on May 13, 2026
An unlicensed cannabis retailer with dispensaries in Los Angeles and Orange counties is facing felony charges for allegedly dodging payment of nearly $7.1 million in taxes, officials announced Wednesday. The defendant, Pin Hsien Hsu, whose age and hometown were not immediately available, allegedly failed to file sales tax returns or report roughly $80 million in
POLITICO Pro: Medical dispensaries could circumvent home rule for recreational weed in new bill
by POLITICOPro on May 13, 2026
A new proposal allows medical-only dispensaries to get a license to also sell recreational cannabis without “municipal review, consent, or approval."
Georgia Legalizes Medical Cannabis Vaping, Replaces Restrictive THC Cap
by Tony Lange on May 13, 2026
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation to bring the state’s prohibitive low-THC medical cannabis oil program into a more permissive structure for patients.
Louisiana medical marijuana businesses are poised for a massive tax cut. Here’s why.
by Jonah Meadows on May 13, 2026
Medical-only cannabis businesses in the Southeast are set to benefit the most from the Trump Administration's recent regulatory changes.
California Assembly Passes Bill To Legalize Marijuana Dispensary Drive-Thru Windows
by Tom Angell on May 12, 2026
The California Assembly has passed a bill that would allow marijuana retailers to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers. The measure, which was approved in a floor vote of 55-9 on Monday, says that licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts could sell marijuana products “to a customer in a motor vehicle in a drive-through located
Iowa Bill To Double The Number Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Heads To Governor's Desk
by Tom Angell on May 12, 2026
Iowa lawmakers have sent the governor legislation that would double the number of medical cannabis dispensaries that are allowed to operate in the state. Under current law, Iowa’s limited medical marijuana program allows only five dispensaries. That would double to 10 under HF 990, which was approved by the House of Representatives in an 88-5
More cannabis companies join Texas medical marijuana program
by Karen Brooks Harper on May 11, 2026
The move would expand Texas’ Compassionate Use Program.
DEA’s Schedule III Cannabis Registration ‘Coming Soon’ For Cultivators, Manufacturers, Distributors, Labs
by Tony Lange on May 11, 2026
The application for non-dispensary businesses to handle Schedule III medical cannabis will be available in the coming weeks.
Bus company, dispensaries launch new Finger Lakes cannabis trail tours
by spectrumlocalnews.com on May 8, 2026
The bus parked outside a Canandaigua dispensary usually does Finger Lakes beer and wine tours.
Northwest Indiana cops continue to nab alleged Michigan pot dispensary customers
by Bob Kasarda bob.kasarda@nwi.com, 219-548-4345 on May 8, 2026
Portage police continue to nab alleged customers of nearby Michigan marijuana dispensaries transporting the products into Indiana where they remain illegal.
New cannabis dispensary to open in Mt. Zion
by WAND Digital Team on May 8, 2026
A new cannabis dispensary is set to open in Mt. Zion.
Michigan Dispensary Offers Free Weed to People Impacted by Spirit Airlines Shutdown
by Cannabis Equipment News on May 7, 2026
"We know how quickly plans can change."
California Bill To Allow Drive-Thrus At Marijuana Dispensaries Advances To Assembly Floor Vote
by Tom Angell on May 7, 2026
A bill that would allow California marijuana stores to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers is heading to a floor vote in the state Assembly. The measure, which cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee in a 13-1 vote on Wednesday, says that licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts could sell marijuana products “to a customer
FBI raids office of Virginia State Senator, nearby weed dispensary she co-owns
by Luke Eggleston on May 7, 2026
Why Tilray Brands may finally enter the US cannabis market
by Margaret Jackson on May 7, 2026
Tilray CEO Irwin Simon sees a future where cannabis is treated like other medicine: prescribed by doctors and tailored to patients’ needs.
Rival tried to put Bergen weed dispensary out of business, suit says
by , North Jersey Media Group on May 7, 2026
An Elmwood Park marijuana dispensary says an \
FBI Raids Virginia State Senate Leader’s Office and Weed Shop in Sweeping Corruption Probe
by Jessica Schwalb on May 6, 2026
The FBI raided Virginia state senate president pro tempore L. Louise Lucas's (D.) district office and a neighboring cannabis dispensary she co-owns as part of a corruption probe involving at least 10 locations, Fox News reported Wednesday morning.
FBI Searches Virginia Senate Leader's Office, Cannabis Dispensary
by Cannabis Equipment News on May 6, 2026
Virginia has legalized marijuana possession, but retail sales remain illegal.
How One California Shop Is Succeeding in the Tricky Marijuana Dispensary Business
by Elizabeth Garone on May 6, 2026
Despite heavy taxes and a lack of traditional banking, this dispensary succeeds with a ‘grocery store’ layout and low-key customer service.
FBI searches Virginia lawmaker’s office, cannabis dispensary
by Bobby Oler on May 6, 2026
Lucas is an influential lawmaker in Virginia. She declined to comment.
FBI raids office of Virginia State Senator, also nearby weed dispensary
by Luke Eggleston on May 6, 2026
FBI raids office of powerful Virginia Democrat as part of major corruption, marijuana probe
by Josh Christenson on May 6, 2026
FBI raids Spanberger ally office as federal corruption probe targets cannabis business
by Fox News on May 6, 2026
The FBI raided the office of Virginia Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a key ally of Gov. Spanberger, in a corruption and marijuana probe.
Lawsuit filed in Illinois takes aim at cannabis companies for not warning of mental health risks
by Janelle Walker on May 4, 2026
A lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at companies that sell legal marijuana in Illinois and other states, claiming they don't do enough to warn people about the mental health risks. Two McHenry County attorneys are involved.
‘Weed City’ pushback: New Buffalo crackdown sparks legal fight
by chicagobusiness.com on April 30, 2026
New Buffalo, a popular vacation destination — and a draw for Chicagoans seeking lower-cost cannabis products — and is trying to rein in that trade, but dispensaries are fighting back in court.
GFPD Issues Warning over Weed Dispensary
by Ryan Cunningham on April 30, 2026
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