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A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
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Bourne Inches Along With Marijuana Dispensary Agreements
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Tuesday’s Select Board meeting featured discussions with two dispensaries looking to open their doors in Bourne, which overturned its longtime ban on marijuana sales in 2023.
That smell! Pot is legal and everywhere and lohud is on top of this cultural shift
by Gary Stern on July 17, 2025
It's been less than 3 years since New York got its first legal cannabis dispensary. But pot is already commonplace. We report on what it means.
'Is everyone high all the time?': How legalized pot has normalized weed in New York
by Peter D. Kramer on July 17, 2025
There is still plenty to get used to about marijuana being legal, like seeing people smoking joints on a stroll.
What you need to know about legalized pot in New York: The basics
by Steve Lieberman on July 17, 2025
How many dispensaries are there in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam? What are New York's laws for locations and sales? Who enforces the rules?
4 N.J. dispensaries get the green light to open cannabis consumption lounges
by Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on July 16, 2025
The retailers still have to pass a final inspection from state regulators before the lounges open for business.
Best Online Dispensaries for Discreet & Reliable Weed Delivery (Updated 2025)
by Veronapress.com on July 16, 2025
The online market for hemp products has grown oversaturated since the 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized it. However, while this form of cannabis is legal, it’s not regulated by the
Klutch Cannabis plans marijuana dispensary near Akron's Ken Stewart's Grille. What we know
by Derek Kreider on July 16, 2025
Klutch Cannabis wants to build a marijuana dispensary near Ken Stewart's Grille, just outside Wallhaven.
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High time: Weed lounges are finally opening in New Jersey — and they’re coming this month
by Henry Savage on July 15, 2025
New Jersey has set a timeline for its first cannabis consumption lounges. Atlantic City and Merchantville locations are expected to open by the end of July. Here’s what to know.
Solon’s first cannabis dispensary to open soon -- with drive-thru coming next
by Maura Zurick, cleveland.com on July 15, 2025
The Botanist is opening Solon’s first cannabis dispensary this July, offering both medical and recreational products, along with a convenient drive-thru option coming soon.
First New Jersey Marijuana Consumption Lounges Get Official Approval In ‘Major Milestone’
by Kyle Jaeger on July 15, 2025
New Jersey regulators have announced that they’ve awarded the state’s first four marijuana consumption lounge endorsements in another “milestone” for its cannabis program. After going through three application rounds—starting with social equity applicants, then diversely owned businesses and finally opening it to all licensees—the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) said on Tuesday that it’s
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Kentucky facility begins cultivating state's first medical cannabis inventory
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Cultivation at Armory Kentucky—a Tier II cultivator based in Mayfield—began Friday.
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by Justin Muszynski on July 15, 2025
Police alleged that the compartment was controlled electronically by a remote that was hidden behind vape products.
Winchendon may approve a third marijuana dispensary: Here's the details
by Emilia Cardona on July 15, 2025
Winchendon planning board postponed voting for a new (and third) proposed cannabis dispensary as it waits for answers to two questions.
Local businessmen to launch medical cannabis dispensary in Louisville
by Richard Essex on July 12, 2025
The pair is among the few Kentuckians who have secured one of the coveted state licenses.
Cannabis Store Opening in Downtown Montavilla
by Jacob Loeb on July 12, 2025
Broadway Cannabis Market will open a new location in the former Tub and Tan building at 8028 SE Stark Street. The Oregon marijuana dispensary chain signed a five-year lease for the Montavilla store…
Michigan marijuana market cratering, amid oversupply, ‘difficult market’
by BridgeMichigan on July 11, 2025
After years of steady growth, marijuana sales are down, while the number of dispensaries and plants in the ground are increasing. The industry is at a ‘saturation point,’ one says.

Hoodbaby’s Invader Zim Strain Drop Showcases ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Opportunity
on July 21, 2025 at 2:18 pm
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From The Vault: TAKING THE HIGH ROAD | President Clinton (1998)
by High Times Vault on July 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Frankly, we don’t give a damn about the President's sex life. What we do care about is that during President Clinton's time in office, marijuana busts have almost doubled. A new federal prison opens almost every month, as the river of convicted pot-growers and low-level crack dealers overflows the old facilities. The post From The Vault: TAKING THE HIGH ROAD | President Clinton (1998) first appeared on High Times.
Cresco Labs Exiting California Cannabis Market
on July 21, 2025 at 11:38 am
The company is divesting its cultivation and manufacturing assets, as well as certain distribution operations, as part of a strategic restructuring plan.
A Totally Incomplete List Of The Top Cannabis Accounts And Creators To Follow On Social Media
by Javier Hasse on July 20, 2025 at 7:43 pm
No ads. No sponsors. Just the cannabis creators High Times thinks you should know. The post A Totally Incomplete List Of The Top Cannabis Accounts And Creators To Follow On Social Media first appeared on High Times.
High Thoughts – Short Hits From The Community: Looks Don’t Get You High. Smokeability Does.
by Walter Bridger on July 20, 2025 at 7:39 pm
HIGH THOUGHTS is where we share quick hits and stray wisdom from the global cannabis community. This one comes from Walter Bridger in New Zealand, reminding us: looks don’t get you high — smokeability does. The post High Thoughts – Short Hits From The Community: Looks Don’t Get You High. Smokeability Does. first appeared on High Times.
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska To Sell Adult-Use Cannabis: ‘Not Waiting on Broken Systems to Deliver’
by Marian Venini on July 20, 2025 at 5:01 pm
The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska legalized medical and adult-use cannabis on its land, asserting sovereignty with a comprehensive new regulatory framework. The post Omaha Tribe of Nebraska To Sell Adult-Use Cannabis: ‘Not Waiting on Broken Systems to Deliver’ first appeared on High Times.
Hemp Passports: The Curious Bet Of An Ultra‑Conservative Country
by Natalia Kesselman on July 20, 2025 at 1:54 pm
As hyped as hemp is right now, it is not a new trend. Humanity has relied on it… The post Hemp Passports: The Curious Bet Of An Ultra‑Conservative Country first appeared on High Times.
From The Vault: THE LAST DAYS OF LEGAL CANNABIS (1990)
by High Times Vault on July 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Jack Herer’s landmark book, The Emperor Wears No Clothes, shows how anti-marijuana laws—ostensibly passed in order to suppress the supposedly insolent, criminal behavior of Africanand Mexican-Americans, and in response to alleged criminal violence and drug-induced insanity by its users—were actually a giant red herring aimed at removing the hemp plant’s resurgence as an agricultural competitor to the emerging petrochemical industry (due to breakthrough decorticating and harvesting technologies) by a few powerful companies. The post From The Vault: THE LAST DAYS OF LEGAL CANNABIS (1990) first appeared on High Times.
Letter To The Editor: Words Of Gratitude From The Heart Of Bennett Production
by Aaron Bradley Cooper on July 19, 2025 at 11:04 pm
“Believing in yourself is important—but once in a while, you gotta have someone else see that fire your… The post Letter To The Editor: Words Of Gratitude From The Heart Of Bennett Production first appeared on High Times.
From The Vault: Mom, Apple Pie & Cocaine (1979)
by High Times Vault on July 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The next consideration is proper soil. In a natural environment coca does best in the limestone-free red clay common to the Andes; under artificial conditions a limestone-free mixture of leaf mold and sand affording good drainage is preferable (according to Angelo Mariani, inventor of Vin Mariani, the coca-based wine beloved by, among other notables, Thomas Edison, Jules Verne, William McKinley, Pope Leo XIII and the Grand Rabbi of France. The post From The Vault: Mom, Apple Pie & Cocaine (1979) first appeared on High Times.
High Times Greats: Hunter S. Thompson
by High Times on July 18, 2025 at 4:33 pm
The good doctor tells all in this 1977 interview. The post High Times Greats: Hunter S. Thompson first appeared on High Times.
Flashback: Jane Fonda Once Offered To Guide Stephen Colbert Through A Peyote Trip — Lily Tomlin Said She’s The Real Shaman
by Lucía Tedesco on July 18, 2025 at 3:29 pm
Remembering the time when Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin told Stephen Colbert about their peyote trips—and why they'd happily guide him through his first time. The post Flashback: Jane Fonda Once Offered To Guide Stephen Colbert Through A Peyote Trip — Lily Tomlin Said She’s The Real Shaman first appeared on High Times.
US Senate Sets Cloture Vote on Trump’s DEA Administrator Pick
on July 18, 2025 at 2:48 pm
Should the Senate invoke cloture, Terrance Cole could be confirmed as soon as next week as the Drug Enforcement Administration’s next leader.
iAnthus Continues Florida Expansion With GrowHealthy Dispensary in Palm Harbor
on July 18, 2025 at 12:08 pm
The grand opening marks the company’s 22nd retail location, enhancing patient access to premium medical products through engaging experiences.
More Seniors Turning to Cannabis, But What’s the Appeal?
on July 18, 2025 at 10:28 am
Recent data shows that seniors are using cannabis more than ever, and cannabis companies are seeking to educate them about the medicine, but some executives want to see the industry strengthen its marketing approaches.
Würk Partners With Seeds to Dreams Savings Plan, Launches 401(k) Program
on July 17, 2025 at 5:06 pm
The new Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) expands access to retirement savings for cannabis and other highly regulated, compliance-heavy industries.
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
on July 17, 2025 at 4:27 pm
The federally recognized tribe will allow visitors 21 and older to purchase cannabis on its native reservation in northeastern Nebraska.
Ascend Wellness Launches Fully Refreshed e-Commerce Ecosystem
on July 17, 2025 at 12:35 pm
The cannabis company’s latest platform includes a new loyalty program and an elevated digital shopping experience.
US House Subcommittee Advances Bill to Prevent Cannabis Rescheduling Under DOJ
on July 16, 2025 at 4:49 pm
The House appropriations bill would block the Department of Justice from using funds to reschedule or deschedule cannabis.
Golden Bear Awards: California’s 2025 Best Cannabis Flower, Products Announced
on July 16, 2025 at 11:52 am
The California State Fair recognized the state’s best cannabis cultivators and manufacturers, with more than 600 entries for the top prizes.
Glass House Brands Announces Preferred Equity Refinancing
on July 16, 2025 at 8:34 am
The California cannabis company announced a recapitalization and non-brokered private placement of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock.
High Tide Closes on $30 Million Convertible Debt from Cronos Group Inc.
on July 16, 2025 at 8:20 am
The Canadian cannabis company intends to use the working capital to fund future acquisitions and organic growth.
US Congressman Denounces ICE’s Claim He ‘Doxed’ Federal Employee at Cannabis Raids
on July 15, 2025 at 5:33 pm
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security blamed U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal for the ICE worker’s hand wound during an operation at Glass House.
Cannabis Reform Group MPP Names Adam J. Smith Executive Director
on July 15, 2025 at 1:16 pm
Marijuana Policy Project welcomed the 30-year drug policy reform veteran to help end cannabis prohibition and advance sensible regulations in the U.S.
Pure Sunfarms Publishes Unique Cannabis Potency Research in Scientific Reports
on July 15, 2025 at 12:42 pm
The study highlights natural variability of THC potency in cannabis plants and supports the call for science-based labeling.

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It once sounded like a miracle: Thailand was shifting from one of the world’s most restrictive cannabis policies to a more rational, modern approach to the traditional plant. First came
Missouri works to retroactively complete 16,000 cannabis employee fingerprint background checks
by Rebecca Rivas on July 21, 2025
A back and forth in Missouri's cannabis laws meant some marijuana workers didn't go through the highway patrol's screening for two years.
Riverdale residents push back against proposed cannabis shop
by Jodi-Juliana Powell on July 21, 2025
Bella Notte, a restaurant on Johnson Avenue, has been vacant for several months. A license application has been submitted to open a cannabis store at the location, prompting backlash from some community members.
Cannabis culture hits a high note using music as a marketing tool
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From jazz clubs of the Roaring Twenties to the vibrant festivals of today, cannabis and music have been intertwined.
Senators advance medical cannabis protections for states (Newsletter: July 21, 2025)
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