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Navigating New Hemp Laws: A Major Shift for the Cannabis Industry

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] A fast-growing market built on hemp-derived cannabinoid products is about to face a federal reset. Over the past several years, consumer demand for products such as hemp-derived THC gummies, beverages,…

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Meta’s IN Data Center, Hemp Regulations, Immigration Enforcement Bill, Youth Gun Violence Bill, Indy Has New Public Editor

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] Construction on a new 10 billion dollar data center for Facebook parent company Meta is underway in Indiana. Construction on a new 10 billion dollar data center for Facebook parent…

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Cannabis businesses’ lawsuit against feds is dismissed (Newsletter: February 12, 2026)

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] VA legal marijuana sales & resentencing; VA & WA cannabis in hospitals; SD anti-marijuana bills defeated; HI legalization stalls; WI decrim Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every…

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Navigating New Hemp Laws- A Major Shift for the Cannabis Industry

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

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EU’s Food Watchdog Sets Hemp-Derived CBD Safety Limits

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] The European Union’s food agency has established safe consumption levels for CBD, signaling a major, though cautious, regulatory shift for the CBD industry in Europe. Read More

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Marijuana is legal in Illinois. Why is it still hard to clear criminal records?

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] “It’s sad … you’re still fighting for something, and you have no control over it.” Read More

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Other states have legalized weed. Why hasn’t Wisconsin?

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content]Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced bills for the past 13 years to legalize marijuana. They never pass. But why? Read More

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Fake cannabis contributes to nonfatal overdoses in Capital Region

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] While overdoses have continued to drop statewide, cities like Schenectady and Albany are seeing more related to synthetic cannabis, also known as K2 or spice. Read More

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Legal Marijuana Sales Generated $255 Million in Sales Tax Revenue for State and Local Governments Across Missouri in 2025

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In 2025, Missouri’s legal cannabis program generated a record-breaking $255.57 million in sales tax revenue for state and local governments across Missouri. State government received $151.72…

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Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back. Read More

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The Legal Weed Business Is Booming. Bank Access Isn’t

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] For cannabis companies, cash is still king, credit cards are off-limits and loans are prohibitive. Read More

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French Medical Cannabis Reimbursement Draft to be Presented

February 12, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] Final piece of France's medical cannabis framework to be shared on February 18, with details presented at Cannabis Europa Paris the next day. Read More

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Chicago hemp business owners push back on city’s Delta-8 sales ban

February 11, 2026 Pot Shop News 0 Comments

[#item_full_content] Illinois Hemp Coalition Vice President Dipesh Sharma and hemp brand CEO Eric Harb discuss a planned town hall, concerns about the city’s hemp-derived product ban, what consumers should know about…

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Ohio CBD stores, breweries fight for survival as hemp ban nears
by , The Columbus Dispatch on March 12, 2026
Ohio CBD stores and breweries face an uncertain future as the state prepares to ban hemp and THC drinks.
‘Our market’s not fully rolled out’: Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland
by Cris Barrish on March 12, 2026
State officials contend the market will expand when new growers, manufacturers and retailers begin operating and prices become more competitive.
Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31
by Nathan Bernier on March 11, 2026
New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%
Boston’s TD Garden owners suing nearby weed dispensary ‘The Boston Garden’ in trademark claim
by Harry Cockburn on March 10, 2026
Boston Garden stadium closed in 1995, was demolished in 1998, and its successor was named TD Garden
Eliminating Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry would be 'death blow,' costly to state
by Emma Murphy of Oklahoma Voice on March 10, 2026
During his State of the State address last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt called on lawmakers to send a ballot measure back to voters that would make medical marijuana illegal and shut down the industry.
Boston Garden pot shop sued by TD Garden owner: "Never heard of anybody confusing us with the arena"
by Neal Riley on March 9, 2026
Is medical marijuana on its way to Alabama? First dispensary set to open soon
by Anna Barrett,Alabama Reflector on March 9, 2026
The first place in Alabama one can purchase legal medical cannabis might be open soon.
Eliminating Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry would be ‘death blow,’ costly to state
by Emma Murphy on March 9, 2026
In the months after Oklahoma voters legalized medical marijuana, Mike Khemmoro and his business partner poured their life’s savings into founding a thriving business that has grown to 10 locations.
Some NJ Girl Scouts ‘got in trouble’ with leaders for selling cookies at weed dispensary. But they aren’t the only enterprising troop
by Erin Keller on March 8, 2026
Troops across the United States have long set up booths in spots where they expect high footfall or a particularly cookie-hungry clientele, from shooting ranges to marijuana shops and bars. But where they are allowed to sell appears to depend on the state, Erin Keller finds
One of Colorado’s Largest Dispensary Chains Agrees to Buyout
by Thomas Mitchell on March 6, 2026
The buyers expect Colorado's cannabis market will "continue to consolidate over time."
Girl Scout troop's cookie booth outside Mount Laurel marijuana dispensary draws praise, criticism
by Amanda Pitts on March 6, 2026
A Girl Scout troop's idea to sell cookies outside of a Mount Laurel, New Jersey, marijuana dispensary has drawn both praise and criticism.
Mom’s homemade medical cannabis recipe now being sold at Georgia dispensaries
by Chelsea Beimfohr on March 6, 2026
A Georgia mother now has a medical cannabis oil for sale on dispensary shelves.
Burlington County Girl Scouts told they can’t sell cookies outside marijuana dispensary
by News 12 - Default on March 6, 2026
A representative for the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey said that Girl Scouts are only allowed to set up booths outside businesses where they themselves can enter and purchase something.
Lawmakers strike down bill capping THC levels in Oregon’s cannabis edibles
by Jashayla Pettigrew on March 6, 2026
The proposal aimed to prevent children from accidentally consuming edibles and experiencing cannabis poisoning.
Marijuana stores cannot call themselves dispensaries, Michigan agency says
by FOX 2 Detroit on March 6, 2026
In addition to "dispensary," pot shops are also told they cannot call themselves pharmacies, apothecary, drugstore, medicine store or druggist.
Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop
by Fox News on March 6, 2026
Cookie sales by Girl Scouts soared outside a New Jersey marijuana dispensary, where a troop set up shop last month, but Girl Scout leadership was said to be unhappy about the move.
Michigan regulators tell marijuana shops to stop using dispensary label
by Beth LeBlanc on March 6, 2026
Michigan regulators are asking marijuana retailers and provisioning centers to stop referring to themselves as dispensaries. Here's why:
Licensing fight continues between marijuana dispensary and city of Menominee, Michigan
by Brian Kerhin, FOX 11 News on March 5, 2026
Puff Cannabis argues it should have been allowed to open last year, but Menominee did not issue a license as it should have. The city disagrees.
Munchies meet Girl Scout cookies at Mount Laurel dispensary
by Kylie Moore on March 5, 2026
In Mount Laurel, a Girl Scout troop is selling cookies outside Daylite Dispensary, blending sweet treats with cannabis culture. It's a tasty partnership that's catching attention in New Jersey.
Alabama medical marijuana sales to launch this spring
by Margaret Jackson on March 5, 2026
Alabama MMJ cultivators have been licensed and operating since last year, but they’ve had nowhere to sell their product legally.
Michigan to distribute marijuana tax revenue: What your city will get
by , Detroit Free Press on March 5, 2026
Michigan municipalities that allow marijuana dispensaries are set to receive their annual portion of tax revenue collected from cannabis sales.
They Helped Her Open a Weed Shop. Now They’re Suing for $2.5 Million.
by Ashley Southall on March 5, 2026
A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources.
The Wait is Over: Medical Cannabis set to roll out in April
by Peyton Newman on March 5, 2026
Medical cannabis in Alabama will hit dispensary shelves in a matter of weeks and be available for qualified patients.
Lakewood adding another cannabis dispensary
by Brian Koster on March 5, 2026
A new cannabis dispensary is preparing to open in Lakewood, according to the company’s website.
L.A. marijuana dispensaries owe city $400 million in back taxes and fees, report says
by Jocelyn Fiset on March 5, 2026
Marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles owe the city some $400 million in back taxes and fees, according to a report from the Office of Finance. A majority of the 700 licensed pot shops in the city c…
Girl Scout troop sets up shop at weed dispensary. Cookies are in high demand.
by Christopher Burch | NJ.com on March 5, 2026
“You use cannabis, you get the munchies," the dispensary's owner told NJ.com
7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
by @gandernewsroom on March 4, 2026
Here’s what you might’ve missed over the last week in Michigan cannabis.
Michigan tourist town that turned into Weed City, USA pushes back on pot
by https://www.facebook.com/* on March 4, 2026
The small Michigan community on the Indiana border is staging a pivot on legal cannabis sales, as the township has become overrun with dispensaries.
Commission questions fairness of security requirements at a Costa Mesa cannabis dispensary
by Eric Licas on March 2, 2026
The cannabis business Native Garden, open since March 2025, successfully applied to the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to ease restrictions that had been placed on it, noting other such businesses are not held to the same operating hours.
Another Pennsylvania medical cannabis dispensary goes on strike
by Chris Roberts on February 28, 2026
Workers at a Cresco Labs-operated Sunnyside medical marijuana dispensary walked off the job on Thursday after a record stoppage last fall.

Alaskan Thunderfuck, We Hardly Knew Ye
by Allan Heifetz on March 13, 2026 at 12:45 pm
A trip through the weed culture of the 80’s and 90’s and what it meant to chase a high, stay high, and finally reach the promised land. The post Alaskan Thunderfuck, We Hardly Knew Ye first appeared on High Times.
Growing to Wash: Why “Washers” Are Changing Cannabis
by Brett Churchill on March 12, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Growing to wash isn’t about bag appeal or flower yield. It’s about resin behavior, hash returns, and why “washers” are reshaping cannabis genetics. The post Growing to Wash: Why “Washers” Are Changing Cannabis first appeared on High Times.
The Caribbean’s Cannabis Domino Effect Has a British Tripwire
by Sara Brittany Somerset on March 12, 2026 at 11:02 am
Grenada’s reform is building regional momentum, but Bermuda’s path runs straight into a UK veto, and the clash reveals where Caribbean legalization spreads, and where it stalls. The post The Caribbean’s Cannabis Domino Effect Has a British Tripwire first appeared on High Times.
The Long Game: Inside Rare Cannabinoid Company’s Bet on the Future of Cannabinoids
by High Times on March 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Inside the story of Rare Cannabinoid Company and how two Hawaii founders saw the future of cannabinoids before most of the industry caught on. The post The Long Game: Inside Rare Cannabinoid Company’s Bet on the Future of Cannabinoids first appeared on High Times.
A Rare South American Cannabis Power Move Is Taking Shape In Argentina
by Javier Hasse on March 11, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Flowers & Terps and Universal Growing are joining forces in a move that blends flower credibility, cultivation culture, infrastructure and global ambition, an uncommon kind of partnership in South America’s cannabis industry. The post A Rare South American Cannabis Power Move Is Taking Shape In Argentina first appeared on High Times.
The Best Rolling Papers on Earth, According to High Times Readers
by High Times on March 11, 2026 at 2:13 pm
We asked our readers one simple question: who makes the best rolling paper in the world? The replies came fast, the gap was huge, and the takeaway was clear: “best” is about feel, burn, and trust, not hype. The post The Best Rolling Papers on Earth, According to High Times Readers first appeared on High Times.
Colombian President Says ‘Weed Was for Protest, Cocaine Is the Drug of Capital’
by Marian Venini on March 10, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appeared before the UN, where he firmly criticized outdated anti-drug policies (such as cannabis prohibition) and proposed alternatives to state violence. The post Colombian President Says ‘Weed Was for Protest, Cocaine Is the Drug of Capital’ first appeared on High Times.
Before Weed Learned To Fake Female Empowerment, Harlee Case Made It Real. Now She’s Giving It A Soundtrack.
by Javier Hasse on March 10, 2026 at 7:20 pm
Before New Constellations started turning heads with dreamy synth-pop and soft-focus heat, Harlee Case was already building a different kind of scene in Portland: femme, weird, welcoming, and very, very stoned. The post Before Weed Learned To Fake Female Empowerment, Harlee Case Made It Real. Now She’s Giving It A Soundtrack. first appeared on High Times.
New High Times Documentary Explores the Blunt’s Next Chapter
by High Times on March 10, 2026 at 7:10 pm
In High Times’ new documentary on Rove, one of cannabis culture’s most enduring rituals gets rebuilt through craft, consistency and modern product design. The post New High Times Documentary Explores the Blunt’s Next Chapter first appeared on High Times.
Censored Everywhere, Cinematic Anyway: The New Weed Ad Playbook
by Javier Hasse on March 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The best weed ads don’t feel like ads anymore. They feel like content built to survive the algorithm and earn the repost. The post Censored Everywhere, Cinematic Anyway: The New Weed Ad Playbook first appeared on High Times.

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Kentucky bill would add 4% fee to alcoholic, cannabis-infused drinks
by Fernando Garcia-Franceschini on March 13, 2026
A bill moving through the Kentucky legislature would impose a 4% state retail regulatory license fee on all sales of alcoholic beverages and cannabis-infused beverages sold in the state.
Virginia Lawmakers Reach Deal On Final Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales
by Kyle Jaeger on March 13, 2026
Virginia House and Senate lawmakers have reached a deal on a final bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the commonwealth. While both chambers approved companion versions of the cannabis legislation this session, with amendments adopted along the way that more closely aligned them, there were still key outstanding differences to resolve after the latest
Cannabis meeting preview
by Northern News Now on March 13, 2026
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management was supposed to hold a listening session today in Duluth, but it was canceled due to weather.
Cannabis commission reconsiders rollout of new pot shop licenses amid local market concerns
by Kate Wilkinson on March 13, 2026
The commission is reconsidering how many new dispensaries to allow in the state after it recently closed the application process.
Study reveals move from illegal to legal cannabis in Massachusetts
by Ashley Shook on March 13, 2026
A new report shows that 73% of users purchased cannabis from a store in 2023, indicating a shift away from unregulated sources as the state’s marijuana industry surpasses $9 billion in gross …
16 more conditions could be added to Kentucky's approved list for medical marijuana
by Reyna Katko on March 13, 2026
Across Kentucky, more than 20,000 people now hold medical cannabis cards.
Headset, Distru Partner to Automate Cannabis Ordering, Streamline Supply Chain
by Posted by CBT Staff on March 13, 2026
The integration of Headset Bridge and Distru connects demand insights directly to execution, creating a seamless end-to-end ordering experience.
Cannabis companies operating in Illinois lost millions in 2025
by chicagobusiness.com on March 13, 2026
Most publicly traded cannabis companies operating in Illinois continued losing money hand over fist through the end of 2025

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