Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary approved to open this fall; Here’s where
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McConnell accuses Paul of not supporting Kentucky farmers in federal hemp ban dispute
[#item_full_content] Sen. Mitch McConnell is putting his push to ban intoxicating hemp products on hold — but not without some strong words for fellow Sen. Rand Paul. Read More
Hours after dispensary owner talked to LAist, state seizes over $10,000 in back taxes from his legal cannabis business
[#item_full_content] Dispensary owner discussed tax hardships live on our radio station LAist 89.3 FM, then the state came to collect. Read More
Attorney General Mike Hilgers files lawsuit against Wyoming cannabis corporation
[#item_full_content] In an attempt to continue his fight against the sale of illegal or unlawful synthetic THC products in smoke and vape shops throughout Nebraska, Attorney General Mike Hilgers’ office filed…
Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Officially Launches
[#item_full_content] After more than two years of setbacks, Delaware's recreational marijuana market officially launched on August 1. Read More
Governor: Kentucky medical marijuana sales to launch this fall
[#item_full_content] With the first dispensary approved to operate and the first harvest scheduled, Kentucky medical marijuana sales could begin in October. Read More
A Legal Fight Between Hemp Companies Suggests Synthetic Chinese Cannabis Intoxicants Are Flooding American Smoke Shops
[#item_full_content] A bitter contract dispute in federal court is shining an unflattering spotlight on a booming, under-regulated corner of America’s hemp industry — a gray-market economy built on synthetic cannabinoids, deceptive…
DA KATZ ANNOUNCES TAKEDOWN OF INTERSTATE ILLEGAL CANNABIS OPERATION [PHOTOS] – OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY QUEENS COUNTY
[#item_full_content] Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the interception of an unlicensed interstate cannabis operation that transported thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis product from California into Queens. Six people were…
Learned Observations in New Market Regulated Cannabis Policy
[#item_full_content] Global cannabis policy must evolve using existing regulatory lanes—balancing public health, economics, and market growth without reinventing the wheel. Read More
Texas Senate Passes Bill To Criminalize Most Consumable Hemp Products, Sending It To House
[#item_full_content] The Texas Senate has now formally pass a bill that would outlaw consumable hemp products with any detectable amount of THC—even as the governor, who recently vetoed similar legislation during…
Mitch McConnell Blasts Rand Paul Over Hemp Dispute, Saying He ‘Derailed’ A Push To Criminalize THC Products
[#item_full_content] Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the Senate floor on Friday to lambast opponents of his proposal to ban hemp THC products, including his home-state GOP colleague who he said…
VIDEO | “A monumental occasion” – legal cannabis sales for recreational use begin
[#item_full_content] As of Friday August 1st, it's now legal for an adult in Delaware to purchase cannabis for recreational use. Read More
Ky.’s first medical cannabis dispensary set to open Fall 2025
[#item_full_content] Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the state of Kentucky has approved its first medical cannabis dispensary for operations in Beaver Dam, Ky. Read More
Study Finds Social Media Exposure Associated with Adolescent Cannabis, E-Cigarette Use
[#item_full_content] Researchers explore whether or not exposure to e-cigarette or cannabis content on social media leads to increased use among adolescents. Read More
Michigan Signs Tribal Cannabis Compact With Bay Mills Indian Community
[#item_full_content] Michigan’s first tribal-state cannabis compact allows the Upper Peninsula-based tribal nation to participate in the adult-use cannabis market. Read More
Hamburg man arrested for selling marijuana to underage children on Snapchat
[#item_full_content] 34-year-old Cory Los-Shumacher of Hamburg has been arrested and charged, accusd of using Snapchat to sell marijuana to underage children. Read More
Pediatrician on FDA’s Juul decision, Arizona cannabis ad rules
[#item_full_content] The FDA's Juul decision means the company can resume the sale of its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges after a multiyear review. Read More
Illinois school district introduces ‘marijuana smell’ policy
[#item_full_content] Decatur Public Schools in Illinois says students with a cannabis-like odor must change clothes or leave. Questions arise on the potential impact on student engagement. Read More
Legal Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Launch in Delaware Beginning Today
[#item_full_content] Delaware begins adult-use cannabis sales in their state today. Read More
John Hudak Weed Agency Licensed Ex-Con to Grow Cannabis in Violation of State Law: Somerset Sheriff
[#item_full_content] Maine’s legal cannabis programs prohibit individuals with “disqualifying drug offenses” from becoming licensed business operators in either the adult-use recreational program or the medicinal caregiver program. But that Office of…
Georgia lawmakers dig into medical cannabis, hemp laws after push for changes stalled
[#item_full_content] The House study committee on cannabis consumption held its first meeting to examine medical studies and compare Georgia's marijuana laws to other states, while the Senate committee will tackle the…
Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Has Been Approved For Operations, Governor Announces
[#item_full_content] The governor of Kentucky has announced that the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary has officially been approved for operations. “Great news, Kentucky—today, we approved the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary…
Regulators flag ‘monumental day’ for social cannabis use
[#item_full_content] BOSTON — Cannabis regulators are hoping to hear from “as many people as possible” now that they have approved draft regulations that open the door to legal marijuana use at…
Delaware launches legal recreational marijuana sales on August 1
[#item_full_content] Delaware officially launched recreational marijuana sales on August 1, allowing adults 21 and over to legally purchase cannabis products from licensed retailers for the first time. Read More
Lawsuit spotlights political ties and industry chaos in North Carolina hemp sector
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Recreational marijuana sales begin in Delaware: Here is what you need to know
[#item_full_content] Recreational marijuana sales for adults 21 and over officially began in Delaware on Friday, with 12 retail locations with medical marijuana conversion licenses now open to the public. Read More
Delaware Launches Legal Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Today – State of Delaware News
[#item_full_content] “Today’s launch of adult-use cannabis sales by Delaware’s existing medical operators is an important milestone in the rollout of the state’s regulated cannabis market,” said Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin. “We’re grateful…
Inside one of 12 locations that can now sell recreational marijuana in Delaware
[#item_full_content] FOX 29's Morgan Parrish stops into Field Supply in New Castle County to learn more about the start of recreational marijuana sales. Read More
Curaleaf Opens 68th Florida Dispensary in St. Augustine
[#item_full_content] The company’s newest medical cannabis facility in Northeast Florida brings its store count to 154 nationwide. Read More
Delaware Marijuana Sales Opening Day Live Blog
[#item_full_content] Spotlight Delaware reporters will be canvassing the state today to cover the launch of the state's recreational marijuana industry. Read More
The Cannabist Co. Celebrates Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Launch in Delaware
[#item_full_content] The company’s three dispensaries and cultivation facility are ready to serve Delaware’s expanded marketplace. Read More
‘Major step forward’: Adults in Delaware can now buy recreational marijuana
[#item_full_content] Big changes for the First State. Delawareans 21 years of age and older can now legally buy recreational marijuana. Read More
Map: See where you can legally buy marijuana in Minnesota
[#item_full_content] Wondering where you can purchase adult-use or medical cannabis in the North Star State? We’ve got you covered. Read More
The Cannabist Company Celebrates Launch of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Delaware
[#item_full_content] The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQB: CBSTF) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the most experienced cultivators, manuf... Read More
Cheaper cannabis: Missouri Supreme Court rules counties, cities can’t ‘stack’ taxes on marijuana sales
[#item_full_content] Following the ruling, county marijuana sales taxes will only apply to dispensaries in unincorporated areas. Read More
Delaware recreational marijuana sales set to begin at 12 locations around the First State
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Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers
[#item_full_content] By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, August 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral…
Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers
[#item_full_content] By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, August 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral…
Uncertainty Remains, But More Turn To Cannabis For Chronic Health Issues
[#item_full_content] Texas A&M–led research links pain, stress and multiple health diagnoses to increasing cannabis use, raising concerns about health risks. Read More
DEA links cannabis to depression and suicide after Trump’s pick sworn in (Newsletter: August 1, 2025)
[#item_full_content] Senate hemp amendment to ban synthetics; VA secretary on psychedelics; DE gov tours marijuana grow; Another PA legalization bill Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning.…
Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy
[#item_full_content] As lawmakers continue to debate banning hemp-derived THC, some rural Texans say it helps ease addiction, health concerns and economic woes that hit their communities the hardest. Read More
As reefer madness hits Texas Senate, Gov. Abbott must restore sanity
[#item_full_content] Don’t let Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sink an entire industry — or other important legislation in lawmakers’ special session. | Opinion Read More
S.C. industrial hemp growers face problems with processing
[#item_full_content] Touting its quick growth rate and variety of uses, farmers like Monique Daniels in Orangeburg say hemp could be the next big thing in agriculture. Read More
You can now buy legal weed in Delaware. Here are 5 things you need to know
[#item_full_content] There are still regulations to how much you can buy at Delaware marijuana dispensaries. Read More
Expanding the Uses of Industrial Hemp
[#item_full_content] The 2018 farm bill provided a legal pathway for the production of hemp in the United States. This summer, researchers at the University of Illinois held a Hemp Research Open…
Middlesbrough drug dealer caught throwing phones out of window
[#item_full_content] Ehsan Mirza started selling cannabis after being given a suspended sentence for dealing heroin. Read More
Cannabis and oral cancer: What science says about long-term smoking risks |
[#item_full_content] A recent study reveals a concerning link between long-term cannabis use and oral cancer risk. Researchers at the University of California San Diego fo Read More
New marijuana dispensary opening in downtown Cleveland
[#item_full_content] Klutch Cannabis is opening its brand new store in downtown Cleveland on Friday, August 1, at 10 A.M. Read More
Rapid City leaders consider repealing medical marijuana moratorium
[#item_full_content] An amendment to the October 2024 moratorium on new dispensary licenses discussed in this week's Legal and Finance ignites discussion of its repeal. Read More
City officials to consider repealing medical marijuana moratorium
[#item_full_content] The early evening news on KOTA Territory TV. Read More