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[#item_full_content] The District of Columbia has marked its 100th illegal cannabis business closure since launching enhanced enforcement efforts under the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Amendment…

[#item_full_content] Two newly proposed bills in Kentucky could change how cannabis is treated in the Commonwealth.  Read More  

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[#item_full_content] A challenge to the petition to repeal adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts was filed by Thomas Kiley, who claimed that signature gatherers had misled voters about what they were signing, but…

[#item_full_content] N.J. closed a federal loophole by tightening intoxicating hemp rules, limiting THC levels and requiring licenses for over-limit products.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Good intentions often make for compelling policy. But in practice, consequences rarely fall in line as neatly as the ideas that inspired them.  Read More  

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[#item_full_content] Adult-use sales remain on a growth trajectory while medical sales fell over 70%.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] According to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) has secured a $1,945,652 grant from the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] “They’re not really moored in reality,” said Mark Bordas, the executive director of the Texas Hemp Business Council, about the change.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] After nearly a decade of slow movement, medical marijuana is poised to explode in Texas, and major cannabis companies are taking notice.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Detectives with the Allegheny County Police Department uncovered a 'large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.'  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The Bel Air Planning Commission met Thursday to discuss adjustments to the town’s guidelines for cannabis businesses and ensure town code is in line with state regulations.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A Colorado dispensary fire was a real emergency. The jokes came later — and they say more about how cannabis is still framed than what actually happened.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A man was arrested over the weekend after police in Batesburg-Leesville found weapons and marijuana during a traffic stop.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 12 to charge 32-year-old Claudine Odessa Lockridge.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A lot of cannabis consumers have had this experience: One day, a single gummy or specific dose feels mild and manageable. Another day, the exact same edible and dose leaves…

[#item_full_content] RVA Magazine writer Christian Detres chronicles his experience judging the Virginia Cannabis Cup, exploring weed culture, strain evaluation, and the evolving relationship between cannabis and everyday life. A personal, funny,…

[#item_full_content] After lawmakers blunted expansion for years, Texas’ medical marijuana industry is slated to see more marijuana operators coming online, current ones opening more facilities, and more Texans enrolling in the…

[#item_full_content] By Pat Anson Medical cannabis products help relieve pain and anxiety caused by fibromyalgia, and improve sleep and quality of life, according to a new study of patients enrolled in…

[#item_full_content] A multi-agency cargo theft investigation led police to arrest an individual for drug trafficking, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO).  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Ohio cannabis is now a billion-dollar annual market as legal sales accelerated following their August 2024 launch.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] In downtown Portland, as hundreds of Mainers gathered for an anti-ICE protest Saturday, others were there to gather signatures for a petition to repeal recreational marijuana in Maine.  Though, they…

[#item_full_content] As the first facility of its kind in the state, Bison Processing will be responsible for taking Kentucky-grown cannabis and transforming it into safe, lab-tested medical products.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] This is the second proposal to open a dispensary at the same Peterson Avenue spot. The first, by a different development group, was rejected by the alderman last year.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Prohibitionist are spending millions to recriminalize cannabis  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Bipartisan bill seeks 3-year timeline on pending ban Read More   

[#item_full_content] Illegal law enforcement database searches, taking and re-selling seized marijuana, and of course even more steroid use is all among the uncharged conduct attributed to ex-Antioch cops.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Per the agreement, the businesses and their principals allegedly exchanged competitively sensitive business information, including pricing and operational data, with the effect of aligning commercial strategies and reducing uncertainty among…

[#item_full_content] In September, Texas officially rolled out the most significant expansion of its medical marijuana program.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Max Borgardt on the age demographics consumers of hemp-based THC beverages.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] More than a third of popular U.S. hip hop and rap music videos referenced marijuana in 2024, according to a new government-supported study. Artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre…

[#item_full_content] Young adults today are digital natives-naturally fluent with devices and online platforms-so some of their most effective behavioral-health interventions will likely arrive in their pockets via text, app, or other…

[#item_full_content]A new study suggests that adding cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, to products containing caffeine and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can intensify the drug’s psychoactive effects and increase impairment.   Read More  

[#item_full_content] At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Select Board said current fees will stay the same while it reviews the cannabis ordinance.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial ...  Read More  

[#item_full_content] More than 2 kilograms of marijuana, thousands of illegal THC and psilocybin-infused products and more than $9,000 in cash across both stores, police said.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] An illegal cannabis shop in Flushing, just two blocks away from the Commonpoint Queens Youth Hub, has been shut down by the New York State Office of Cannabis  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by…

[#item_full_content] PIERRE, SD (KELO) — Several lawmakers who serve on the Legislature’s panel that oversees South Dakota’s medical marijuana program want to criminalize all sales of kratom and krato…  Read More  

[#item_full_content] At what point does smoking pot get dangerous? A British study measured cannabis consumption in THC units and determined which amounts increase health risks. The system comes with clear risk…

[#item_full_content] Tested: All the CBD products that might save you from a meltdown. Read More   

[#item_full_content] After lawmakers blunted expansion for years, Texas' medical marijuana industry is slated to see more marijuana operators coming online, current ones  Read More  

[#item_full_content] WASHINGTON — In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp,...  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Prices declined, but the number of sales continued to grow as cannabis sales in Massachusetts reached a new record high in 2025.  Read More  

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[#item_full_content] Attorney General William Tong announced Monday a $416,000 settlement with three cannabis businesses operating under the Crisp Cannabis brand — and the company seeking to acquire them.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Retailers recorded 46.3 million transactions in 2025, 3.4 million more than in 2024.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The cannabis industry should be afforded the opportunity to mature as other industries have, writes an industry advocate.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Forgivable loans an acknowledgment of problems many license holders face in raising cash from traditional sources.  Read More