BUSINESS
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The six-year saga of two cannabis facility licenses
by Rebecca Rivas on July 7, 2025
If Missouri revokes Red Tractor Cultivation’s two cannabis licenses because the majority owner committed a crime, minority shareholders lose everything.
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Minnesota’s retail cannabis industry growing educational opportunities
by Soyoung Kim on July 7, 2025
Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry is finally open for business. It has been rolling out slowly since becoming legal in the state in 2023.
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Trulieve Files Registration Statement with SEC
by @mgretailer on July 5, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading cannabis company in the U.S., filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on June 30, 2025 to register a base shelf prospectus. The Company
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Lonsdale regulates cannabis businesses
by COLTON KEMP colton.kemp@apgsomn.com on July 5, 2025
As the city of Lonsdale grapples with the state’s slow transition toward legalization of marijuana, it is tasked with crafting zoning and buffer regulations for those looking to bring a
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Texas Medical Marijuana Industry Wants Lawmakers To Ban Synthetic Delta-8 THC And Restrict Hemp Products To Adults
by Marijuana Moment on July 5, 2025
“Medical marijuana and hemp can co-exist in Texas, if it’s done responsibly.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Texas’s medical marijuana dispensaries entered into this year’s legislative session with a two-prong strategy to expand: to loosen the state’s rules on their industry that has made the program largely inaccessible to those who need it and
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KY medical marijuana companies file lawsuit claiming program rollout is unconstitutional
by Marina Johnson on July 7, 2025
The lawsuit was filed on June 27 in Jefferson Circuit Court on behalf of several local cannabis investors.
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Minnesota’s retail cannabis industry growing educational opportunities
by Soyoung Kim on July 7, 2025
Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry is finally open for business. It has been rolling out slowly since becoming legal in the state in 2023.
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Rhode Island Marijuana Regulators Seeking Applications For New Dispensary In State’s Northern Region
by Marijuana Moment on July 5, 2025
“The office is actively conducting outreach and establishing communication with previously qualified applicants.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant The state’s Cannabis Control Commission is looking to license a new compassion center in northern Rhode Island after plans for one in Woonsocket were scrapped. The three-member commission has reopened applications for candidates who qualified to
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Lonsdale regulates cannabis businesses
by COLTON KEMP colton.kemp@apgsomn.com on July 5, 2025
As the city of Lonsdale grapples with the state’s slow transition toward legalization of marijuana, it is tasked with crafting zoning and buffer regulations for those looking to bring a
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Texas Medical Marijuana Industry Wants Lawmakers To Ban Synthetic Delta-8 THC And Restrict Hemp Products To Adults
by Marijuana Moment on July 5, 2025
“Medical marijuana and hemp can co-exist in Texas, if it’s done responsibly.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Texas’s medical marijuana dispensaries entered into this year’s legislative session with a two-prong strategy to expand: to loosen the state’s rules on their industry that has made the program largely inaccessible to those who need it and
CBD
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From strain to sauce: 7 ways cannabis is igniting the culinary world
by Margaret Jackson on July 7, 2025
As legalization spreads and culinary creativity blossoms, chefs and food enthusiasts are discovering marijuana is a sophisticated ingredient.
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Top Weed Carts: 12 Brands You Must Try this 2025
by Bruno Walter on July 6, 2025
If you’re looking for a new weed cart, you’ve probably stumbled across dozens, all claiming to be the best, most potent…the list goes on. Of course, many don’t even come
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Get High (Legally!) With the Best THCA Vapes of 2025
by Bruno Walter on July 6, 2025
If you live in a state that doesn't have recreational weed laws but want something really weed-like, your best option is to go with a THCA vape. These vapes are
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Scientists warn of health risks for youth who vape cannabis products
by Spiro Papuckoski on July 6, 2025
It appears increasing numbers of American teens are turning to vaping cannabis products.
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Best CBD for Pain: Fast Relief for Tension and Soreness
by Bruno Walter on July 5, 2025
Chronic pain can be debilitating. But we have a secret to fill you in on — pain doesn’t have to control your life anymore. Cannabidiol (CBD) is showing incredible promise
CRIME
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The six-year saga of two cannabis facility licenses
by Rebecca Rivas on July 7, 2025
If Missouri revokes Red Tractor Cultivation’s two cannabis licenses because the majority owner committed a crime, minority shareholders lose everything.
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Gang who forced migrants to work in cannabis farms jailed
by Helen Attwood on July 7, 2025
SIX men who were part of a crime gang that forced trafficked Vietnamese migrants to work in cannabis farms across the country, have been jailed.
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Drug-smuggling mum who carried 30kg of cannabis in her suitcase is jailed
by Summer Raemason on July 7, 2025
A DRUG-smuggling mum who carried 30kg of cannabis in her suitcase before telling officers “it’s only tobacco” has been jailed. Former Asda manager, Louisa De Marco, was promised £…
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Police respond after Brit teen claims she was ‘tortured into trafficking £200k-worth of cannabis’
by Joe Harker on July 7, 2025
Bella Culley says she was 'tortured' into trafficking drugs, Thai police have responded to those claims.
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Top police chiefs call for crackdown on cannabis
by Gwyn Wright on July 7, 2025
Senior officers say the smell of cannabis in public places makes communities feel unsafe and undermines confidence in policing
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From strain to sauce: 7 ways cannabis is igniting the culinary world
by Margaret Jackson on July 7, 2025
As legalization spreads and culinary creativity blossoms, chefs and food enthusiasts are discovering marijuana is a sophisticated ingredient.
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Top Weed Carts: 12 Brands You Must Try this 2025
by Bruno Walter on July 6, 2025
If you’re looking for a new weed cart, you’ve probably stumbled across dozens, all claiming to be the best, most potent…the list goes on. Of course, many don’t even come
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Get High (Legally!) With the Best THCA Vapes of 2025
by Bruno Walter on July 6, 2025
If you live in a state that doesn't have recreational weed laws but want something really weed-like, your best option is to go with a THCA vape. These vapes are
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Best CBD Gummies for Pain: Top Choices to Ease Discomfort
by Bruno Walter on July 5, 2025
The world of pаin management is getting a cannabis reboot! Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. It is responsible for soothing chronic
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What is THCA? Uses, Health Impact, Benefits & Where to Buy
by Bruno Walter on July 5, 2025
THCA is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis. When heated, it converts to THC and causes a typical “weed” high, even if it comes from federally legal hemp.
CULTURE
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Skateboarding Legend Stevie Williams Builds A Cannabis Empire
by Cannabis Now on June 30, 2025
DGK brand takes its street fashion inspiration from the plant its founder so clearly loves.
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More Than a Collab: How Insane OG Preserves the Roots of Cannabis Culture
by EV Powered on June 29, 2025
Insane OG is not just another name in the constantly expanding catalogue of cannabis genetics. It represents a return to the roots — a powerful statement that craft, culture and community still matter. Born from a decades-long friendship between two cannabis pioneers, this strain stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation.
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Cannabis Market Analysis: 7 Key U.S. Cultivation Trends
by @farmonaut on June 26, 2025
Explore the future of cannabis cultivation with the latest innovations, vertical farming methods, sustainability trends, and growth opportunities in the industry.
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Mary Jane Berlin Proves Europe Is the New Epicenter of Cannabis Culture
by Hazey Taughtme on June 26, 2025
Mary Jane Berlin 2025 drew 65K+ fans, global brands & Cali legends—cementing Europe’s takeover of the international cannabis scene.
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Kings - Growing more than cannabis
by Kings House of Fire on June 26, 2025
At King’s House of Fire, cannabis culture is more than just a product—it’s people, passion, and purpose. While many dispensaries have budtenders, we go a
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What Chance and Lil Wayne just rolled out
by @rollingout on July 5, 2025
Chance The Rapper teams with Lil Wayne for cannabis anthem "Tree" while fans await his delayed Star Line album.
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Czech Republic Bill To Legalize Marijuana Home Cultivation And Allow Psilocybin For Medical Use Heads To President’s Desk
by Kyle Jaeger on July 4, 2025
Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have passed a bill to reform the nation’s drug laws by legalizing simple possession and home cultivation of marijuana and allowing the use of psilocybin for medical purposes. One month after the Chamber of Deputies approved the legislation, the Senate gave it final approval on Thursday. It now heads to
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Guess The New Hot Flavor For Cannabis This Summer
by Anthony Washington on July 3, 2025
The Fresh Toast - There is a new taste in town - can you guess the new hot flavor for cannabis this summer?
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Can Cannabis Drinks Be A Healthy Wellness Addition
by Amy Hansen on July 1, 2025
The Fresh Toast - California sober has become popular, but can cannabis drink be a healthy wellness addition?
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New Businesses Blend Cannabis Retail and Motorcycle Culture
by By Breanna SteeleBy Breanna Steele on June 27, 2025
Royal Enfield is a multinational motorcycle manufacturer; Motolicks will sell its products and custom work. POWNAL, Vt. — Last week saw the opening of two new businesses in...
EDIBLES
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Best Delta 8 Gummies of 2025: Area 52 Named #1 Edible by Oregon Observer
by The Manila Times on July 7, 2025
While competitors push high-THC options, Area 52’s Delta 8 Gummies lead with a balanced, clear-headed experience-now joined by UFO MAX and UFO in the top 3
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CBD Gummies for Anxiety: 12 Tasty Edibles for Stress Relief
by Bruno Walter on July 5, 2025
Are you feeling stressed? Anxious thoughts spiraling out of control? In a world of near-constant stress and responsibilities, CBD gummies offer a sweet escape to tranquility. In this guide, we’ll
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On the Radar: Misleading Cannabis Packaging, ‘Looksmaxxing’ and ‘Pity Marketing’
by Emily Tsiao on July 5, 2025
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Opinion: Cannabis edibles are not safe for everyone
by Randy Hutchinson on July 5, 2025
Randy Hutchinson says poisoning from edible cannabis products doesn’t typically result in serious problems for adults, but can cause more severe reactions requiring medical attention in children.
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Best Delta-8 Gummies: Top THC Edibles on the Market (2025)
by Bruno Walter on July 3, 2025
High-quality delta-8 induces a high similar to delta-9 THC, albeit less intense. Here are 3 of the best delta-8 gummies, along with three gummies that are more potent.
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'Just zero responsibility:' Tulsa Sonic manager arrested, accused of giving marijuana edible to teen employee
by News On 6 on July 7, 2025
Tulsa Police arrest a manager at a Sonic, accused of giving a marijuana edible to a 16-year-old employee, while the two were at work. The girl then got sick and had to go to the hospital.
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CBD Gummies for Anxiety: 12 Tasty Edibles for Stress Relief
by Bruno Walter on July 5, 2025
Are you feeling stressed? Anxious thoughts spiraling out of control? In a world of near-constant stress and responsibilities, CBD gummies offer a sweet escape to tranquility. In this guide, we’ll
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On the Radar: Misleading Cannabis Packaging, ‘Looksmaxxing’ and ‘Pity Marketing’
by Emily Tsiao on July 5, 2025
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Opinion: Cannabis edibles are not safe for everyone
by Randy Hutchinson on July 5, 2025
Randy Hutchinson says poisoning from edible cannabis products doesn’t typically result in serious problems for adults, but can cause more severe reactions requiring medical attention in children.
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Guess The New Hot Flavor For Cannabis This Summer
by Anthony Washington on July 3, 2025
The Fresh Toast - There is a new taste in town - can you guess the new hot flavor for cannabis this summer?
JOBS
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on July 1, 2025
Find your next opportunity in the cannabis industry. Check out our July 2025 roundup of cannabis jobs available in Canada.
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High Hopes: How Ohio’s Cannabis Industry Can Cultivate Quality Jobs
by Doug Guth on June 26, 2025
The Ohio cannabis workforce is stuck in limbo, facing lower wages within a still-developing market that is still battling against politicians
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Marijuana Industry Workers Are The Happiest In Any Job Sector In The U.S., Survey Finds
by Kyle Jaeger on June 25, 2025
Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workers felt about their jobs in
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Mature cannabis markets see job losses as emerging states boom
by Margaret Jackson on June 24, 2025
Cannabis operators are recalibrating in response to economic conditions, market saturation leading to price compression and burdensome taxes.
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Cannabis staffing platform Vangst makes third acquisition in 13 months
by Margaret Jackson on June 3, 2025
Cannabis staffing platform Vangst has acquired Se7en Staffing & Employment Solutions, marking its third acquisition in the past 12 months.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on July 1, 2025
Find your next opportunity in the cannabis industry. Check out our July 2025 roundup of cannabis jobs available in Canada.
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Marijuana Industry Workers Are The Happiest In Any Job Sector In The U.S., Survey Finds
by Kyle Jaeger on June 25, 2025
Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workers felt about their jobs in
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Mature cannabis markets see job losses as emerging states boom
by Margaret Jackson on June 24, 2025
Cannabis operators are recalibrating in response to economic conditions, market saturation leading to price compression and burdensome taxes.
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7 Legit Jobs in the Marijuana Industry That Pay Over $100,000 a Year (No Degree Required)
by Potent on June 13, 2025
Discover how real people are earning six figures in one of the world’s fastest-growing green economies
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Pre-Employment Drug Testing Laws by State
by Paycor on June 5, 2025
Drug testing laws, including testing for marijuana use, vary by state. See what employers should be aware of for pre-employment testing laws in their state.
POLITICS
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Suspended cannabis testing lab has appealed and will sue regulators, owner says
by Matthew Medsger on July 6, 2025
The owner of a shuttered Tyngsboro-based marijuana testing facility is pushing back against an order demanding his company cease operations, and he says that he will see the commonwealth in court o…
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Dope changes 'harm economy'
by Bangkok Post Public Company Limited on July 6, 2025
Cannabis advocates will hold a mass rally at the Ministry of Public Health on Monday to protest the government's campaign to recriminalise the plant three years after it was removed from the national narcotics list.
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Will political crisis kill off Thailand's marijuana ban?
by Niko Vorobyov on July 5, 2025
When the ban on cannabis was lifted in Thailand in 2022, it wasn't actually formally legalised: it was merely decriminalised.
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Thailand Ends Recreational Cannabis Era: Prescription-Only Rule Takes Hold Amid Political Ouster
by Camila Berriex on July 4, 2025
Thailand reverses its cannabis legalization—prescription-only sales, closures of dispensaries, and political turmoil shake the industry as the prime minister faces suspension.
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Changes to voter-approved recreational marijuana still debated
by J.D. Davidson | The Center Square on July 4, 2025
(The Center Square) – While Ohio's new budget has been the legislative focus in the last two weeks, lawmakers continue to push to change the rules voters approved for recreational
SCIENCE
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Spacecraft carrying cannabis and human remains crashes into the ocean
by Matthew Williams on July 5, 2025
A capsule created by German aerospace startup The Exploration Company crash-landed in the ocean with a payload that included human remains and cannabis seeds.
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Cannabis Production Research and Data Sharing: Interview with Daniela Vergara, PhD
by Sebastian Krawiec,Madeline Colli on July 3, 2025
Daniela Vergara, PhD, discusses her work with on the production of photo periods and the importance of data sharing.
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Study Examines Increasing Cannabis Vaping Trends in US Adolescents
by Erin McEvoy on July 2, 2025
The results highlight gender disparities, uncertainty about vape contents, and the growing use of synthetic products.
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CSQ Announces New Standards for Cannabis Retail, Warehousing, and Distribution
by Madeline Colli on July 2, 2025
Expanding the organizations’ accredited safety and quality certification program, CSQ is adding new standards for cannabis retail, warehousing, and distribution.
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Cornell Work, Research, and Educational Resources: Interview with Daniela Vergara, PhD
by Sebastian Krawiec,Madeline Colli on July 1, 2025
Daniela Vergara, PhD, explains her work with the Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on July 4, 2025
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on July 4, 2025
Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on July 4, 2025
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on July 4, 2025
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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Marijuana among Poland’s most-used psychoactive substances, study finds
by PolskieRadio.pl on July 2, 2025
Marijuana ranks as one of the most widely used psychoactive substances in Poland, according to the latest edition of an epidemiological study called PolDrugs.