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Kentucky's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open In 'Next Couple Of Weeks,' Governor Says, Touting Cannabis As Opioid Alternative
by Kyle Jaeger on December 5, 2025
Kentucky’s governor says the state is “very, very close” to launching its medical marijuana program, which he expects to happen “within the next couple of weeks”—a move he says will help thousands of patients find an alternative to opioids for pain management. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) was asked by
New federal hemp law creates uncertainty for NY cannabis industry
by Don Cazentre | dcazentre@nyup.com on December 5, 2025
Opinions differ on the new law's effect on local producers and retailers.
Request withdrawn for Highland Square cannabis dispensary
by Abby Cymerman on December 5, 2025
OPC Cultivation LLC withdrew its petition to establish a licensed dual-use cannabis dispensary in Akron's Highland Square neighborhood.
Richmond-area medical marijuana dispensaries to be sold in $110M deal to new operator
by Jack Jacobs on December 4, 2025
Connecticut-based Curaleaf plans to buy the four local retail dispensaries and large cultivation facility owned by The Cannabist Co. in a deal expected to close in early 2026.
Eastham Dispensary Plans to Add Medical Marijuana
by Jack Styler on December 4, 2025
EASTHAM — In the Outer Cape’s saturated cannabis market, one Eastham dispensary, Emerald Grove, is looking to expand into dispensing medical marijuana. The shop, in the Main Street Mercantile complex
Kingston's seventh cannabis dispensary to open on Broadway
by Staff on December 3, 2025
Kingston has quickly established itself as the weed capital of Ulster County. The city's seventh licensed cannabis retailer, The Hub Dispensary, recently began setting up shop at 728 Broadway, next to Eng's. There's no word yet on an official opening date. The Hub is currently looking for sales a
Texas DPS issuing conditional licenses for two medical marijuana dispensaries in Houston region
by Kyle McClenagan on December 3, 2025
The announcement by DPS comes less than a month after President Donald Trump passed a federal spending measure that included a nationwide ban on all hemp-derived THC products beginning on Jan. 1, 2027. The impending ban would not apply to medical dispensaries in states that have legalized them.
Houston may get its first official medical cannabis stores
by Faith Bugenhagen on December 3, 2025
New approvals arrive as federal THC ban looms over the industry.
What to know when the ban on most US hemp products goes into effect
by Hannah Harris Green on December 3, 2025
Ban set to be enforced in November 2026 will change pricing, availability and composition of products
Virginia lawmakers showcase proposed cannabis retail market legislation
by Colton Game on December 2, 2025
Virginia lawmakers convened on Tuesday to review proposed amendments to a 2026 cannabis retail market bill.
Redmond approves first 2 marijuana dispensaries. Here's where they're going
by Beatrice Byrd, Reporter on December 2, 2025
Redmond has approved its first marijuana dispensaries, with Oregrown and The Flower Room preparing to open their doors soon.
9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
by Amber Kite on December 2, 2025
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Texas’ rapidly expanding medical THC program names nine likely new providers
by Karen Brooks Harper on December 2, 2025
The new companies will join the three current license holders in the 10-year-old Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Smart & Safe Florida: Cannabis Amendment on Track for 2026 Ballot
by Christine Sexton on December 1, 2025
Expressing confidence, the group won’t challenge a judge's ruling that threw out 200,000 petition signatures.
Now Serving: Local Dispensary’s THC Beverages Win National Awards
by Sophie Bolich on November 30, 2025
Plus: A recap of the week's food and beverage news.
Illegal marijuana sold as hemp is found across Missouri, industry report shows
by Columbia Missourian | By on November 30, 2025
Test results showed that 96% of the products purchased for the research were actually marijuana or synthetic THC — tetrahydrocannabinol, the main ingredient in a cannabis plant that makes users feel high.
What to know about the looming federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks
by PBS News on November 28, 2025
Buried in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month was a provision to ban impairing beverages and snacks made from hemp, which have proliferated across the country in recent years.
The other thing Americans consume in record numbers on Thanksgiving: marijuana
by Marissa J. Lang on November 27, 2025
At a Maryland cannabis dispensary on ‘Green Wednesday,’ a day that has begun to rival 4/20 for the most weed sales, one product sold out in 15 minutes.
First cannabis dispensary in Edina is now open
by Alex Kautzman alex.kautzman@apgecm.com on November 26, 2025
The first cannabis dispensary in Edina has officially opened its doors.
Redmond to welcome first marijuana dispensary by year’s end with another coming in 2026
by Steele Haugen, Reporter on November 26, 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.

Inside Uncle Rico’s Dojo: The Burn Slow Doctrine
by Ricardo Pereyda on December 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm
A veteran writer reflects on civil disobedience, cannabis, trauma, and the “Burn Slow” doctrine that helped him rebuild a life inside his psychedelic war room. The post Inside Uncle Rico’s Dojo: The Burn Slow Doctrine first appeared on High Times.
A Practical Guide to Choosing Cannabis or Psychedelics Journalists and Podcasts for Your Brand
by Drew Tybus on December 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm
In industries built on culture as much as commerce, the right storyteller can shape how your brand is understood. Cannabis and psychedelics companies do not simply sell products. They communicate trust, purpose, and transformation. Choosing a journalist or podcast to represent your voice is not only a marketing decision. It is a reputational investment. After The post A Practical Guide to Choosing Cannabis or Psychedelics Journalists and Podcasts for Your Brand first appeared on High Times.
When the Smoke Cleared: Finding Purpose Through Grief and Grass
by Sasha Carr on December 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm
As science and stories align, cannabis is emerging as an unexpected ally in helping people process grief, trauma, and emotional healing. The post When the Smoke Cleared: Finding Purpose Through Grief and Grass first appeared on High Times.
Legacy in Action: A Conversation with Rohan Marley and the Mission Behind The Whine Down
by Chef Nikki Steward on December 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm
When I sat down with Rohan Marley ahead of The Whine Down—our cultural benefit experience supporting the Bob & Rita Marley Foundation’s hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica—our conversation moved quickly into the teachings that have shaped his life. Before we talked logistics, food, or philanthropy, he returned to something much older: a lesson from his The post Legacy in Action: A Conversation with Rohan Marley and the Mission Behind The Whine Down first appeared on High Times.
Mary Bailey Named Recipient of the 2025 DOPE® Award for Cannabis Justice Work
by High Times on December 4, 2025 at 4:45 pm
High Times presents the 2025 DOPE® Award, an honor given to individuals whose work reflects leadership, service and meaningful impact in cannabis. This year’s recipient is Mary Bailey, Managing Director and co-founder of the Last Prisoner Project, whose work has reshaped the modern conversation around cannabis justice. Honoring Mary Bailey with the 2025 DOPE® Award The post Mary Bailey Named Recipient of the 2025 DOPE® Award for Cannabis Justice Work first appeared on High Times.
Undercover Boss: The Day A Cannabis CEO Shopped His Own Stores In Disguise
by Todd Harrison on December 4, 2025 at 2:17 pm
This article is an adapted version of the Cannabis Confidential newsletter. It’s a rare session that I’ll step away from the screens, particularly with so much going on, year-end approaching and the industry on edge. As I pride myself on conducting exhaustive due diligence, I drove across the river this morning to join Ascend CEO The post Undercover Boss: The Day A Cannabis CEO Shopped His Own Stores In Disguise first appeared on High Times.
WATCH: Trinidad James & Josh Kesselman On Flow State, Cannabis And The Art Of Living (High Times Podcast)
by High Times on December 3, 2025 at 9:20 pm
High Times Podcast with Josh Kesselman – Episode 3 The post WATCH: Trinidad James & Josh Kesselman On Flow State, Cannabis And The Art Of Living (High Times Podcast) first appeared on High Times.
Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton: ‘America Made More Money Pretending to Stop Weed Than Selling It’
by Javier Hasse on December 3, 2025 at 5:43 pm
The P-Funk legend teams with Wiz Khalifa on The Funk—and says the system made more money pretending to stop weed than selling it. The post Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton: ‘America Made More Money Pretending to Stop Weed Than Selling It’ first appeared on High Times.
Chill Pups: CBD May Help Reduce Aggression in Dogs, Study Finds
by Camila Berriex on December 2, 2025 at 5:46 pm
One of the most striking findings is that dogs who consistently received CBD—for at least two years—showed below-average levels of aggression. Meanwhile, the study did not find comparable improvements in behaviors related to anxiety or agitation. The post Chill Pups: CBD May Help Reduce Aggression in Dogs, Study Finds first appeared on High Times.
Inside The Pre-Roll Machine Of The Future: How Apehex And RAW Rewired The Joint
by High Times on December 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Perfectionist Rolling Equipment built Apehex on an active production floor, not in a lab. The result is a compact machine that has already helped produce more than 150 million pre-rolls while redefining how joints are made at scale. The post Inside The Pre-Roll Machine Of The Future: How Apehex And RAW Rewired The Joint first appeared on High Times.

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Florida’s Medical Cannabis Market Continues to Struggle
by Alan Brochstein, CFA on December 7, 2025
Each week, Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), which is part of the state’s Department of Health, releases data on the state’s medical cannabis... #ayrwellness #AYRWF #cansortium
Children seeking candy are finding adults’ weed-infused edibles
by Jenna Portnoy on December 7, 2025
Experts say safe storage of cannabis products and limits on packaging with bright colors and cartoon characters are critical to making them less enticing to young children.
Cannabis lawsuit involving company that owns Connecticut growers could be heard by Supreme Court
by Jordan Nathaniel Fenster on December 7, 2025
Arguments go back to a 1942 case involving a wheat farmer's crop intended for personal use.
They relied on marijuana to get through the day, but then days felt impossible without it
by @PittsburghPG on December 7, 2025
BROOKLINE, Mass. — For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t...
Texas lawmakers were right to be cautious about medical marijuana
by Dallas Morning News Editorial on December 7, 2025
Even as Texas expands its medical marijuana program, a new review article questions its effectiveness. The report, published last month in the online...
The Dirt: Cannabis shop planned for West Hills
by Spokesman.com on December 7, 2025
A remodel project may bring a marijuana dispensary to western Spokane, according to city of Spokane records.
Texas expands Compassionate Use Program with new cannabis dispensary licenses
by Jeff Bell on December 6, 2025
Medscape MedBriefs: Cannabis use and ECG changes in people with HIV; DoxyPEP and STI incidence in HIV PrEP users
by EATG Communication on December 6, 2025
Cannabis use showed no significant association with ECG abnormalities in people with HIV; DoxyPEP was associated with a substantial decline in the STI incidence.

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