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Cannabis voter guide to the 2026 midterm elections

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October 22, 2026

[#item_full_content] Leafly’s 2026 cannabis voter guide for the midterms is the only plan you need to protect your access to cannabis this election. Read More

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Marijuana Users Trust Dispensary Staff More Than Doctors Or...
by Tom Angell on October 27, 2026
People who consume marijuana trust dispensary staff more than healthcare providers or government agencies as a source of information about cannabis, according to a new federally funded study. Researchers with the University of California, Johns Hopkins University and other institutions conducted an online survey of 1,023 U.S. residents over the age of 18 […]
Cannabis dispensaries bring high tax revenue to the Valley
by Ally Ross, Multimedia Journalist on October 26, 2026
Marijuana dispensaries have generated millions of dollars in tax revenue for municipalities in the Mahoning Valley, according to data from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Analyses: Licensed Marijuana Retailers Associated with...
by NORML on October 26, 2026
"These results are consistent with those of numerous other studies showing that licensed cannabis businesses displace unregulated markets, limit youth access, and provide important improvements to local economies and to public safety."
Pot Inc. is more than meets the red eye — the legal...
by Charles Gasparino on October 25, 2026
Legal marijuana is a $50 billion industry that is only going to get bigger now that the feds made marijuana a Schedule 3 drug that can be prescribed by doctors.
Virginia senator L Louise Lucas charged over allegations...
by bbc.com on October 22, 2026
Democratic Senator L Louise Lucas and six other people, including her family members, are accused of illegally distributing the drug.
Local cannabis shop closed on day of Sen. Lucas indictment
by Jane Alvarez-Wertz,Nick Broadway on October 22, 2026
Virginia Democratic Sen. L. Louise Lucas co-owns a Portsmouth cannabis store that remains closed following a May 6 raid by federal law enforcement. The operation at The Cannabis Outlet is under inv…
Octogenarian Virginia Dem accused of running illegal...
by Josh Christenson,Steven Nelson on October 22, 2026
13 Transylvania County hemp dispensaries raided by Sheriff,...
by George Fabe Russell on October 21, 2026
Transylvania County businesses say they did everything by the book after tens of thousands of dollars-worth of hemp and cash were seized Oct. 14.
Opening Legal Marijuana Dispensaries Provides An Economic...
by Tom Angell on October 20, 2026
The opening of recreational marijuana dispensaries can help boost nearby businesses by increasing foot traffic, purchases and revenue, according to a new study. Researchers from the City University of New York, Northern Illinois University and University of Miami examined cannabis market growth, credit and debit card purchases and socioeconomic and […]
Why new federal THC limits could wipe out Georgia hemp...
by Christopher King on October 20, 2026
Advocates fear federal limits on hemp THC levels going into effect in December threaten to wipe out businesses and jobs and in Georgia.
Poughkeepsie Dispensary Black Market Canna Co. Suspended By...
by Jana Deak on October 19, 2026
Dutchess County's first licensed recreational marijuana shop on Main Street in Poughkeepsie was ordered to stop selling this month after state investigators found serious safety concerns at the business.
Inside Great Smoky Cannabis Company, NC's only legal...
by citizen-times.com on October 19, 2026
Since 2024, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company has cultivated, packaged and sold tons of products to nearly a million customers.
Why Poughkeepsie cannabis dispensary Black Market has been...
by Nickie Hayes on October 16, 2026
Black Market Cannabis Co was shut down by the NYS Office of Cannabis Management. Owner Ali Lodhi has been charged in a federal investigation.
Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In...
by Tom Angell on October 16, 2026
The governor of Kentucky announced on Friday that medical marijuana dispensaries are now open across all 11 licensing regions of the state following the opening of Sunnyside Dispensary in Floyd County this week. “Kentuckians suffering from PTSD, cancer, terminal illnesses, sickle cell anemia and more deserve a safe, non-addictive option for relief, and […]
Danbury sues to close smoke shop over alleged illegal...
by Kendra Baker on October 16, 2026
Several Cali Exotic Smoke Shop employees were arrested during a police investigation into the unlawful sales of cannabis and THC products.
La Mesa on track to hike cannabis tax to 5%
by Hannah Elsmore on October 15, 2026
At 4%, the East County city has the lowest cannabis business tax in San Diego County.
15 suspects indicted, tied to alleged burglary ring that...
by Makenna Marks on October 15, 2026
Fifteen suspects have been indicted and tied to an alleged burglary ring that targeted several marijuana dispensaries and warehouses in the Portland metro area.
New Buffalo Township is Weed City USA. Should it be?
by Jack Brady on October 14, 2026
New Buffalo Township became the epicenter of Michigan's marijuana industry. Residents deserve better.
Federal Judge Grants Temporary Order Keeping New Jersey...
by Anthony Martinelli on October 14, 2026
A federal judge has granted temporary relief allowing a Jersey City marijuana dispensary to remain open while it challenges licensing requirements tied to labor peace … Continue reading
Cannabis allies are warning about Question 8’s impact...
by Yawu Miller on October 14, 2026
A Virginia-based anti-marijuana nonprofit has Massachusetts’s cannabis dispensaries in its crosshairs and advocates of legal weed in the Bay State are girding for battle over Question 8 on the ballot on Nov. 3.
Brick Township council set to vote on allowing one cannabis...
by Rick Rickman on October 13, 2026
Brick Township is reconsidering its ban on recreational marijuana dispensaries. A council vote Tuesday night could allow one retail location to open.
No Jump in Teen Marijuana Use Following Dispensary Openings
by NORML on October 13, 2026
Cohort of 400,000 young people assessed over 5 years
Brick Moves to End Ban on Marijuana Dispensaries, Issue...
by Daniel Nee on October 9, 2026
Brick Township is moving to end its ban on cannabis retail sales, with an ordinance that would allow a single recreational marijuana dispensary in two commercial zones and impose a detailed set of location, security, operating and tax requirements on it. The ordinance, scheduled for first reading by the Township Council on Oct. 13, would
Question 8: Mass. voters weigh measure that would topple...
by @wbur on October 9, 2026
Question 8 will ask voters whether to repeal the laws that made Massachusetts the sixth state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana sales.
Cannabis dispensary planned for former Frisch's site
by Randy Tucker on October 7, 2026
Certified Cultivators is moving ahead with plans for a new marijuana dispensary at a former Frisch's location in Clermont County.
The future of the Mass. marijuana industry is on the...
by Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com on October 7, 2026
Massachusetts marijuana businesses have sold more than $10 billion in pot since legalization. Voters will soon decide whether to shut the market down.
DEA Launches New Registration Forms For Medical Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on October 6, 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has launched new specialized registration forms for additional types of state-licensed medical marijuana businesses beyond dispensaries that want to take advantage of federal protections in line with the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process. The agency began accepting registrations from medical […]
Ohio enacts new limits on recreational marijuana
by Katie Millard on October 6, 2026
Starting Oct. 5, Ohioans have new limitations in buying recreational cannabis products.
What to know about Mass. Ballot Question 8, which would...
by Ross Cristantiello on October 5, 2026
If voters approve Question 8 on Election Day, the sale of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts would once again be barred.
New Jersey lawmaker improperly took advantage of marijuana...
by Matt Friedman on October 1, 2026
State Sen. Raj Mukherji allegedly recruited people from his circle to serve as social equity ‘owners’ of shops they did not truly control. He denies wrongdoing and was ‘stunned’ by the lawsuit.

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