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Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary to host soft opening this weekend
by WDRB Digital Staff on December 12, 2025
The Post Dispensary is the first fully-approved and licensed medical dispensary in the state.
Licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Alabama approved
by shwnh01@gmail.com on December 12, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for three dispensary companies. The move signals a major step toward launching the state’s
Petaluma’s first-ever brick-and-mortar cannabis store opens its doors
by Don Frances on December 12, 2025
“This is just the beginning of the next phase,” said James Clark, who with his wife Claire Firestone owns Farmhouse Artisan Market.
As Trump Nears Marijuana Announcement, Dispensary Owner Running For Congress Pledges To File Full Legalization Bill On First Day In Office
by Kyle Jaeger on December 12, 2025
Wanda James, a marijuana dispensary owner and advocate in Colorado who’s running for Congress, is applauding news about a potentially imminent move by the Trump administration to federally reschedule cannabis. But that reform doesn’t go far enough, she said, pledging to introduce a bill to end prohibition altogether on her “first day” on Capitol Hill
Alabama commission approves 3 licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries
by Jessica Umbro on December 11, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission granted three dispensary licenses in their latest meeting.
Alabama commission approves licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries
by WAKA Action 8 News on December 11, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for dispensaries, a key step to making medical marijuana available in the state after years of delay.
Alabama’s long wait for medicinal cannabis could be nearing end as commission awards dispensary licenses
by Mike Cason | mcason@al.com on December 11, 2025
License awards have been stalled for more than two years by lawsuits.
Alabama commission approves licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries as program eyes 2026 start
by ABC News on December 11, 2025
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for dispensaries
Alabama Commission Approves Licenses for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries as Program Eyes 2026 Start
by Associated Press on December 11, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Thursday approved licenses for dispensaries, a key step to making medical marijuana available in the state after years of delay. Commission Chairman Rex Vaughn estimated the products will be available in the spring of 2026. The ...
First medical marijuana dispensary in Kentucky to open this weekend
by Matthew Keck on December 11, 2025
Kentucky is opening its first dispensary nearly a year after medical marijuana became legal in the state.
Kentucky's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Open This Weekend, With Supplies Expected To 'Run Out' Quickly, Governor Says
by Kyle Jaeger on December 11, 2025
The governor of Kentucky has announced that the state’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary will be opening this coming weekend. And he’s anticipating that the business will “run out” of its supply by the end of the day. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) delivered what he called the “great news”
Cannabis cafes get the green light in Massachusetts after vote to allow "social consumption"
by Neal Riley on December 11, 2025
Alabama Medical Cannabis Coalition unanimously votes to give dispensary licenses to 3 companies
by Taylor Lang on December 11, 2025
GP6, RJK and CCS would get their licenses on Jan. 8, 2026, more than two years after licenses were originally given to growers and transporters.
DAVID MARCUS: Minnesota’s botched legal weed rollout reeks of DEI, corruption and Tim Walz
by Fox News on December 11, 2025
Minnesota marijuana dispensaries face severe supply shortages after Tim Walz's social equity-focused legalization program launched across the state.
Norwalk smoke shop raid uncovers illegal cannabis products again, police say
by Jessica Bravo on December 11, 2025
Illegal cannabis products also were seized from the store in August, police said.
Western New York's First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary, Dank, To Close In January
by Ed Nice on December 11, 2025
Western New York's cannabis pioneer, Dank Dispensary, is closing in January after a brief but busy run, highlighting the challenges of a rapidly changing marijuana market.
Law enforcement group alleges fraud in Massachusetts cannabis industry: "They're ripping off the consumer."
by Louisa Moller on December 10, 2025
Newsom's pot regulator faces stunning court loss in cannabis trafficking case
by Lester Black on December 10, 2025
"This goes far beyond an administrative misstep."
Redmond to welcome first marijuana dispensary by year’s end with another coming in 2026
by Steele Haugen, Reporter on December 10, 2025
Redmond is preparing for its first-ever marijuana dispensaries, with Oregrown planning a soft opening in mid-December and The Flower Room aiming for a 2026 launch. Both say the new shops will expand access for customers on the north side.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill to change marijuana and hemp rules
by Emily Sanderson on December 10, 2025
Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would make changes to Ohio's marijuana and intoxicating hemp laws and policies.

They Say Trump Is Easing Cannabis Restrictions. Why That May Not Mean Freedom
by Javier Hasse on December 12, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Washington may finally admit cannabis has medical value, but the plant would remain federally illegal and tightly controlled. The post They Say Trump Is Easing Cannabis Restrictions. Why That May Not Mean Freedom first appeared on High Times.
The Gardener Who Got Cannabis Moms To Breathe: A Q&A With Stephanie ‘thegardentok’ Trenkamp
by Joe Vargas on December 11, 2025 at 7:14 pm
The high-functioning gardener behind @thegardentok talks burnout, stigma, suspended accounts, and how cannabis helped her build a space where moms, parents and misfits finally feel seen. The post The Gardener Who Got Cannabis Moms To Breathe: A Q&A With Stephanie ‘thegardentok’ Trenkamp first appeared on High Times.
Watch: Havoc (Mobb Deep) Talks OG Kush, Ounce-A-Day Sessions, ‘No Blunt Babysitting,’ Snoop The Godfather
by High Times on December 11, 2025 at 5:45 pm
Mobb Deep legend Havoc drops into a rapid-fire smoke session with High Times and gives it straight: strong indica only, “no blunt babysitting,” and Snoop is still the Godfather. The conversation spans favorite strains, sesh etiquette, opening The Bridge in Queens, and the kind of daily consumption that makes even heavy smokers blink. Interview by The post Watch: Havoc (Mobb Deep) Talks OG Kush, Ounce-A-Day Sessions, ‘No Blunt Babysitting,’ Snoop The Godfather first appeared on High Times.
Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm…
by High Times on December 11, 2025 at 3:57 pm
Cannabis can cause rare vomiting in heavy users. The media made it sound like a pandemic. The post Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm… first appeared on High Times.
From Queens to the Cannabis Cup: Inside Torches, the Social Equity Dream Taking Over NYC’s Most Iconic Cigar Townhouse
by Rolando García on December 11, 2025 at 2:45 pm
The Polanco Brothers built their way into one of Manhattan’s most historic buildings — and into the center of the High Times Cannabis Cup. The post From Queens to the Cannabis Cup: Inside Torches, the Social Equity Dream Taking Over NYC’s Most Iconic Cigar Townhouse first appeared on High Times.
Washington Tried To Kill Hemp. Lawmakers Just Launched the Counterattack
by Javier Hasse on December 11, 2025 at 1:58 pm
A new Senate bill challenges the federal hemp ban by offering a national rulebook with real testing, age limits and THC caps. Washington tried to shut the market down. Now the counterproposal has arrived. The post Washington Tried To Kill Hemp. Lawmakers Just Launched the Counterattack first appeared on High Times.
The Tech Mogul Who Never Wants to Die Is Now Macrodosing Mushrooms
by Marian Venini on December 10, 2025 at 7:16 pm
The influencer, biohacker and multimillionaire tech CEO Bryan Johnson has moved on from blood transfusions to macrodosing magic mushrooms once a month. ¿Will it help him live forever? The post The Tech Mogul Who Never Wants to Die Is Now Macrodosing Mushrooms first appeared on High Times.
Seeing Little People After Doing Shrooms? The Intercultural Mystery Of The Lanmaoa Asiatica
by Camila Berriex on December 10, 2025 at 6:27 pm
A mysterious Asian mushroom triggers vivid sightings of tiny beings across cultures, blending folklore, biology, and an unexplained perceptual effect. The post Seeing Little People After Doing Shrooms? The Intercultural Mystery Of The Lanmaoa Asiatica first appeared on High Times.
Tourists Already Toke in Uruguay, Now the Country Might Finally Let Them Buy
by Camila Berriex on December 10, 2025 at 4:05 pm
Uruguay is once again weighing the possibility of allowing tourists and non-residents over 18 who visit the South American nation to buy legal cannabis even if they aren’t citizens. The post Tourists Already Toke in Uruguay, Now the Country Might Finally Let Them Buy first appeared on High Times.
Linda Belcher Gets Lit. John Roberts Drops ‘Stoney Holiday’
by Javier Hasse on December 10, 2025 at 3:35 pm
John Roberts has never been easy to categorize. He is known to millions as the voice of Linda Belcher from “Bob’s Burgers,” but he has carved out a musical identity that sits comfortably between club culture, queer art, New York grit, and his own eccentric humor. His new single, “Stoney Holiday,” released on X-Bop Records, The post Linda Belcher Gets Lit. John Roberts Drops ‘Stoney Holiday’ first appeared on High Times.

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Trump marijuana rescheduling, CBD coverage expected Monday
by Chris Roberts on December 13, 2025
President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule 3 drug could come Monday - and with it, Medicare coverage for CBD.
Six-year-old tests positive for cocaine and cannabis; New arrest in deadly Tempe shooting
by Kenneth Wong on December 13, 2025
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Trump intends to sign executive order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
by Emma Goss on December 13, 2025
Cannabis stocks surged on word that President Trump intends to sign an executive order that would loosen federal restrictions on marijuana.
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by Daniela Dehaghani on December 13, 2025
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Schedule III cannabis would open FDA pathways, not legalization
by Drug Discovery Trends Editor on December 12, 2025
Trump-backed cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III could expand FDA-style trials for cannabinoid drugs and shift advantages toward pharma and larger firms.
Cannabis stocks rally on reports Pres. Trump will sign executive order reclassifying marijuana
by @CNBC on December 12, 2025
'Fast Money' trader Tim Seymour talks the jump in cannabis stocks on reclassification rumors.
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by Rachel Hatzipanagos,Jenna Portnoy on December 12, 2025
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