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THC gummies at some Ohio dispensaries recalled for mislabeling
by Jordan Unger on October 22, 2025
The Division of Cannabis Control has recalled some THC gummies sold at dispensaries across Ohio, state officials announced on Tuesday.
Gruesome new video shows moment former Massachusetts mayor was...
by Anthony Blair on October 22, 2025
Ohio THC products recalled statewide, sold at multiple local dispensaries
by WKRC on October 22, 2025
'Those who do experience an adverse event after consuming a recalled product should contact a health care provider immediately and report the incident.'
Canton repeals local licensing and fees for marijuana dispensaries. See why
by Grace Springer on October 21, 2025
Canton City Council repealed local licensing and fees for marijuana dispensaries to comply with state law.
Minnesota cannabis dispensaries struggle to stock shelves as supply chain lags behind
by Caroline Cummings on October 21, 2025
N.Y. watching as White House considers classifying marijuana as less dangerous
by spectrumlocalnews.com on October 20, 2025
As a Schedule I drug, possessing, growing and selling marijuana is a federal crime.
Castro Dispensary Owner and Legendary SF Cannabis Activist Terrance Alan Has Died
by @ExercisingDrunk on October 20, 2025
Former Cafe Flore owner Terrance Alan started as a member of the “gay weed mafia” that won medical marijuana legalization in 1996, and co-founded the SF Entertainment Commission, but the Flore Dispensary owner has just passed away at age 73.
CNY cannabis business cited for illegal sales has a new owner and, for the first time, a license
by Don Cazentre | dcazentre@nyup.com on October 20, 2025
The Dispensary by the BuddBoyz will sell cannabis derived from hemp, not recreational marijuana.
Trump names marijuana entrepreneur from Michigan as Iraq envoy
by Todd Spangler on October 20, 2025
President Donald Trump credited Leaf and Bud head Mark Savaya for helping him win in Michigan last year.
How Will Michigan’s Aggressive New Marijuana Tax Impact Leelanau’s Lone Cannabis Dispensary?
by leelanauticker.com on October 20, 2025
Michigan’s marijuana industry is about to get hit with a brand-new tax – one that industry leaders say will raise prices, shutter businesses, and compromise tax revenues for local communities. The Leelanau Ticker checked in with Daniel Caudill of Olean’s Northport, Leelanau County’s only dispensary, to find out just how existential a threat the new …
Trump’s new envoy to Iraq is a MAGA influencer who ran a chain of marijuana shops
by John Bowden on October 19, 2025
Savaya was dinged by Detroit leaders for aggressive billboards advertising ‘Come get it. Free weed.’
A Local Guide to Cannabis Dispensaries Near Albany
by Times Union Best on October 17, 2025
Canna-curious about where to find a dispensary near Albany? This guide features every licensed Albany cannabis dispensary for adults 21+.
Delaware Regulators Warn of Scammer Impersonating Licensed Cannabis Dispensary
by Posted by CBT Staff on October 17, 2025
The Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement warned the public that a ‘fraudulent’ operation is targeting college students and residents.
Independent dispensaries drown as recreational cannabis supply shortage drags on
by Nicole Ki on October 17, 2025
With limited options to buy cannabis, small business owners running licensed cannabis dispensaries in Minnesota are left in limbo about when they can get recreational product on their shelves. One shop owner says he may have to close before he can sell.
Marijuana Mamdani: NYC's Next Mayor Is Very Pro-Cannabis
by @celebstoner on October 16, 2025
New York's likely next mayor, 33-year-old Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, was a big supporter of the state's marijuana legalization legislation in 2021. He recently said, "I’ve purchased marijuana at a legal cannabis shop."
Missouri marijuana regulators look to allow curbside pickup at weed dispensaries
by Rebecca Rivas on October 16, 2025
Missouri already allows dispensaries to offer drive-thru and delivery services, but curbside service would mean customers can pay online in advance so they don't need to exchange cash on site.
Indiana excise cops raid smoke shops in a crackdown on illegal THC products
by Max Lewis on October 15, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) is cracking down on the sale of illegal THC products across the state after an audit found nearly 700 shops were selling some type of…
Curbside cannabis pickup could be coming to Missouri under state regulator's proposal
by Springfield News-Leader on October 15, 2025
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation published a draft proposal to allow curbside pickup alongside drive-thru and delivery options.
What to know about Cherokee NC marijuana after comments during Bondi, Tillis hearing
by Will Hofmann on October 15, 2025
While federal lawmakers have made suggestions of wrongdoing, the North Carolina Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians marijuana dispensary remains the only of its kind in North Carolina.
Woke Boston suburb outraged by plans to open legal cannabis dispensary
by Jensen Bird on October 14, 2025
The owner of Wonderland Dispensary have been leasing a spot on the picturesque Kirkland Street for the past two years in hopes of finally opening their doors.

Rhode Island Cannabis Chair Steps Down; Adult-Use Dispensary Awards Months Away
on October 22, 2025 at 4:31 pm
The state commission’s inaugural chairperson, Kimberly Ahern, is leaving her post as 24 adult-use dispensary licenses won’t be awarded until May 2026.
How America Accidentally Legalized Lab Cannabis
by Rolando García on October 22, 2025 at 4:02 pm
…and still doesn’t know what to do about it. The post How America Accidentally Legalized Lab Cannabis first appeared on High Times.
Metrc Announces In-Person Events in New York to Prepare Licensees For Track-and-Trace Implementation
on October 22, 2025 at 1:15 pm
All businesses will be required to use the Metrc system with a target date of Dec. 17.
Sorting Robotics Becomes Cannabis Manufacturing’s First True Systems Integrator
on October 22, 2025 at 12:37 pm
The company’s new custom integrations and automation services connect fragmented cannabis production lines into unified, scalable systems.
Lifestyle Brand Cookies Launches in Brazil With Premium Wellness Products
on October 22, 2025 at 12:28 pm
CR Wellness partnered with the most globally recognized cannabis company.
Village Farms Introduces Industry-First, One-Way Aroma Valve in Cannabis Packaging
on October 22, 2025 at 12:15 pm
The company’s Pure Sunfarms brand becomes the first licensed producer in Canada to let consumers see and smell flower before purchase.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Rally for Medical Cannabis Legalization in Committee Hearing
on October 22, 2025 at 8:37 am
The state Senate’s top Republican officers shared personal stories to advocate for reform in the chamber’s Health Committee hearing.
‘Rent-a-License’ Scheme Highlights New York Cannabis’s Track-and-Trace Problem
on October 21, 2025 at 4:52 pm
State regulators filed multiple charges against processor and distributor Omnium Canna, seeking license revocation, debarment and fines.
What Winning Looks Like: The New Jersey Dispensaries Playing a Different Game
by Gregory Frye on October 21, 2025 at 9:00 am
New Jersey’s legal cannabis market is bloated, messy, and on the verge of collapsing under its own weight. With over 250 licensed dispensaries across the state, competition is fierce, margins are thin, and many operators are struggling to survive — especially in oversaturated areas like Atlantic City, where at least one retail shop recently laid The post What Winning Looks Like: The New Jersey Dispensaries Playing a Different Game first appeared on High Times.
American Council of Cannabis Medicine Unveils Major Industry Initiative to Expand Medical Cannabis Access
on October 21, 2025 at 8:12 am
New partnerships with insurers, associations and health systems signal a landmark shift in patient access and affordability through ACCM’s Elevated States program.
Raw Garden Acquires ‘California Love’ to Grow Clean Cannabis Movement
on October 21, 2025 at 7:56 am
The acquisition strengthens Raw Garden’s mission to expand access to clean cannabis across California.
Jews in Weed: Building Community, One Bagel at a Time
by Kyle Rosner on October 20, 2025 at 9:31 pm
Bagels, buds, and belonging—how ‘Jews in Weed’ turned Friday hangouts into a nationwide cannabis community. The post Jews in Weed: Building Community, One Bagel at a Time first appeared on High Times.
Planet 13 Opens 34th Florida Dispensary in Pace
on October 20, 2025 at 3:01 pm
The company’s new medical cannabis facility in Pace, near Pensacola, is located on a busy retail corridor in the panhandle.
A Long Strange Trip: Yelawolf and Edward Crowe Bring Blotter Art to Life
by Kyle Eustice on October 20, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Yelawolf and manager/business partner Edward Crowe fully embrace the fact that they took copious amounts of LSD growing up and became intimately acquainted with the perforated (and often intricately designed) blotter paper. From unique psychedelic artwork to simple 2D symbols printed on each hit, the style was intriguing to Crowe. To Wolf, it symbolized the The post A Long Strange Trip: Yelawolf and Edward Crowe Bring Blotter Art to Life first appeared on High Times.
Massachusetts Ballot Campaign to End Adult-Use Cannabis Market ‘On Track’ to Collect Enough Signatures
on October 20, 2025 at 1:30 pm
The petitioners aim to collect more than the 74,574 signatures needed to place ‘Version B’ of a prohibition initiative on the 2026 ballot.
Rubicon Organics Announces Health Canada Cultivation License For Cascadia Facility
on October 20, 2025 at 12:22 pm
The 47,500-square-foot cannabis facility in British Columbia represents a 40% increase in the company’s cultivation capacity.
Cannabis Workforce Solutions: How Licensed Cultivators, Dispensaries Benefit From Industry-Education Alliances (Opinion)
on October 20, 2025 at 11:47 am
As the cannabis industry matures, the integration of targeted workforce and business development training will be essential.
Inside the Grit and Growth of Jason Reposa’s Good Vibes Empire
by Kyle Rosner on October 19, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Cannabis founder Jason Reposa shares how resilience, scrappiness, and high-dose edibles are shaping the Massachusetts market and why taste and value matter most. The post Inside the Grit and Growth of Jason Reposa’s Good Vibes Empire first appeared on High Times.
Mushroom Medicine Is the Future—And It’s Growing in My Kitchen
by Nick Baum on October 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
When people think of ‘genetics’, they often picture white lab coats and million-dollar facilities. My mushroom genetics lab doesn’t look like that. It looks like countertops stacked with agar plates, cabinets filled with jars, and magnetic stir plates humming in the kitchen where my dishes should be. I’ve turned my whole house into a workspace. The post Mushroom Medicine Is the Future—And It’s Growing in My Kitchen first appeared on High Times.
Kenya’s Music & Art Scene Keep Cannabis Culture Thriving Despite Colonial Laws
by Martin Mahanda on October 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm
I’m in a bus on the Thika Super Highway, headed to Juja. It’s dark outside, but I leave my window open, loving how the wind feels against my face. My brother and I had a quick sesh before I left for home, and the THC is just now kicking in. Gengetone music is blasting from The post Kenya’s Music & Art Scene Keep Cannabis Culture Thriving Despite Colonial Laws first appeared on High Times.
Viola, Allen Iverson Partner With Horticulture Co. to Roll Out IVERSON, a Craft THC Soda, Nationwide
on October 17, 2025 at 4:13 pm
The new line of low-dose, plant-powered soda is an alternative to alcohol, redefining how we unwind.
Chaos in a Jar: Field-Testing Flower for Hash
by Ellen Holland on October 17, 2025 at 4:09 pm
A harvest-season road trip across Northern California to learn what makes a flower “wash,” and why trichomes rule the modern hash game. The post Chaos in a Jar: Field-Testing Flower for Hash first appeared on High Times.
How Genomics is Shaping the Future of Cannabis Breeding
by High Times Contributors on October 17, 2025 at 4:02 pm
Cannabis breeding is evolving at light speed, merging underground tradition with cutting-edge genomics. Here’s how science is shaping the next generation of cultivars. The post How Genomics is Shaping the Future of Cannabis Breeding first appeared on High Times.
OpEd: Dear California, This Isn’t Legalization
by High Times Contributors on October 17, 2025 at 3:19 pm
In this powerful speech, industry leader Ben Larson critiques California’s restrictive cannabis policies and calls for smarter, more inclusive legalization that protects access to both regulated cannabis and innovative hemp-derived products. The post OpEd: Dear California, This Isn’t Legalization first appeared on High Times.
California City Cracks Down on Unlicensed Smoke Shops
on October 17, 2025 at 2:08 pm
Lancaster law enforcement officials partnered with state officials to target ‘unsafe’ hemp, cannabis and tobacco marketed toward children.