Science

Inside the lab-driven quest for the ultimate high

ByPot Shop News

August 14, 2025

[#item_full_content] How enterprising weed scientists are unlocking a startlingly powerful new form of cannabis. Inside the lab-driven quest for the ultimate high Read More

Author: Pot Shop News

ByPot Shop News

Science

Best of the Week: August 8

August 15, 2025 Pot Shop News

Science

August 2025 Healer Webinar: Research on Cannabis and Sleep, Part I

August 14, 2025 Pot Shop News

Science

Teamsters Local 777 Welcomes Dispensary 33 Budtenders

August 14, 2025 Pot Shop News

Marijuana Shops Sue New York After They Were Allowed to Open Too Close to Schools
by Associated Press on August 15, 2025
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York sued the state on Friday after cannabis regulators admitted they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the businesses in jeopardy. The lawsuit asks a state Supreme Court judge in Albany to ...
NY Weed Dispensaries Sue Regulators Over Misinterpretation of State Rules
by Taylor Robinson on August 15, 2025
Last month, dozens of cannabis businesses were told they were located too close to schools after state officials realized they had misinterpreted regulations.
Klutch Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Fifth Marijuana Dispensary in Northfield Village across from MGM Casino and Racetrack
by Klutch Cannabis on August 15, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Klutch Cannabis, one of Ohio's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest...
How far should marijuana dispensaries be from schools? Ann Arbor revisiting question
by Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com on August 15, 2025
Regulatory barriers impacting Ann Arbor marijuana business are getting a closer look.
Counties With Cannabis Dispensaries See Fewer Opioid Deaths
by NORML on August 14, 2025
WaPo analysis finds 30% lower death rates
Los Angeles City Hall puts weed shops on the ropes
by The Editorial Board on August 14, 2025
Are city of Los Angeles officials trying to clear a new high bar of misunderstanding what it is to be a local business sector enduring severe financial malaise?
New York let pot shops open too close to schools. Now they might have to move
by Anthony Izaguirre l The Associated Press on August 14, 2025
Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the door of the school. But officials recently made a startling admission: They’d misread the law and had been measuring incorrectly the…
New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move
by Associated Press on August 14, 2025
Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a
New York Allowed Pot Shops to Open Too Close to Schools. Now They Might Have to Move
by Associated Press on August 14, 2025
Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the door of the school. But officials recently made a ...
Trump administration eyeing federal marijuana reclassification: Change could impact Ohio cannabis market, research
by Sydney Dawes on August 14, 2025
The Trump administration said it would consider reclassifying marijuana on the federal level.
First cannabis store begins to take root in Monticello
by Lauren Flaum on August 14, 2025
MONTICELLO — Sharp-eyed passersby on Highway 25 near Chelsea Road may have noticed two green crosses glowing in the front windows of a recently sold commer
Schenectady pot shop owner faces prison in Tesla crash
by Mike Goodwin on August 13, 2025
Albany County District Attorney's office says Donald Andrews Jr. faces 2 to 6 years of incarceration after guilty plea in 2024 crash near Crossgates Mall.
Bye-Bye Cannabis Billboard Near Philly School!
by 420intel.com on August 13, 2025
Cannabis Billboard near a Philadelphia school sparks controversy, leading to its prompt removal following community concerns and official inquiries.
President Donald Trump considers reclassifying marijuana. Is it legal in Kentucky?
by , The Courier-Journal on August 12, 2025
President Trump is considering the reclassification of cannabis. Learn about Kentucky's medical marijuana program.
He once was an illegal weed seller in Syracuse. Now he’s finally getting his chance to go legit
by Don Cazentre | dcazentre@nyup.com on August 12, 2025
The Dank Bank by the Budd Boyz will operate in a former bank branch in DeWitt.
After blocking one, Albert Lea approves its first two cannabis dispensaries
by Nicole Ki on August 12, 2025
After drawing statewide attention for rejecting a licensed cannabis business owner in July, the city council approved two other applicants on Monday evening.
Is the Trump Admin Considering Softening Laws on Cannabis?
by Solcyré Burga on August 11, 2025
"We’re looking at reclassification, and we’ll make a determination over, I’d say, the next few weeks," the President said Monday.
Snoop Dogg marijuana strain launches in Ohio at this Cincinnati dispensary
by Haadiza Ogwude on August 11, 2025
A strain of marijuana from Snoop Dogg's Death Row Records Cannabis brand became available for purchase in Ohio on Aug. 10.
Grain Valley considers its first marijuana dispensary
by Claire Bradshaw on August 11, 2025
Grain Valley's Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing about the city's first potential marijuana dispensary tonight at 6:30 p.m., more than two years after Missouri legalized recreational use.
Trump will “look at” cannabis rescheduling, he tells donors (Newsletter: August 11, 2025)
by Tom Angell on August 11, 2025
Rand Paul works on hemp “compromise”; TX medical marijuana expansion; Congressional report on easing Schedule I research; MDMA for depression Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good

Book Review: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems
by High Times on August 15, 2025 at 9:03 pm
We read Veronica Castillo’s Cannabis Legacy Chronicles and loved it. A heartfelt six-year journey through cannabis culture and equity. The post Book Review: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems first appeared on High Times.
Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs
on August 15, 2025 at 5:11 pm
Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.
#1to3: The Social Media Campaign Urging Trump To Reschedule Cannabis — And How You Can Help
by Javier Hasse on August 15, 2025 at 2:52 pm
The #1to3 campaign is rallying Americans to pressure Trump and Congress to reschedule marijuana. Post, tag, and contact lawmakers to push cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. The post #1to3: The Social Media Campaign Urging Trump To Reschedule Cannabis — And How You Can Help first appeared on High Times.
Klutch Cannabis Opening 5th Ohio Dispensary in Northfield
on August 15, 2025 at 6:03 am
The company’s new retail facility, located across from the MGM Casino and Racetrack, will officially open on Aug. 21.
From The Vault: DEAL for REAL (1978)
by High Times Vault on August 15, 2025 at 5:00 am
Wisdom well-stated remains valuable long after its author has turned stupid. In the case of Timothy Leary, a legacy remains that is still worth exhuming. In 1968, when Leary was still the High Priest of Acid and not yet a federal informer, he penned an article titled “Deal for Real,” setting forth brilliantly the ethics and spiritual rewards of righteous dope dealing. The post From The Vault: DEAL for REAL (1978) first appeared on High Times.
[Video] Jason Silva Shows How Cannabis Turns The Everyday Into Art
by Javier Hasse on August 14, 2025 at 8:20 pm
Jason Silva explores cannabis as a gateway to the artist’s gaze, revealing beauty, intensity and creative possibility. The post [Video] Jason Silva Shows How Cannabis Turns The Everyday Into Art first appeared on High Times.
Cannabis Isn’t The Problem—How We Use It Might Be: What Happens When You Smoke So Much Weed It Makes You Sick
by Rick Pescatore on August 14, 2025 at 4:17 pm
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is rising with high-potency THC use. It's not a cannabis death sentence; but it is real. The post Cannabis Isn’t The Problem—How We Use It Might Be: What Happens When You Smoke So Much Weed It Makes You Sick first appeared on High Times.
Cresco Labs Closes $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
on August 14, 2025 at 2:43 pm
The transaction extends the loan’s maturity to 2030, strengthening the company’s balance sheet and positioning it for growth.
High Tide to Become Major Player in German Medical Cannabis Market Through €27.2 Million Acquisition
on August 14, 2025 at 2:35 pm
The Canadian cannabis company signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Remexian Pharma GmbH.
Tilray Brands Reconfirms Strategy to Regain Nasdaq Compliance
on August 14, 2025 at 2:08 pm
The Canadian cannabis company requested an extension to meet Nasdaq listing requirements as it considers a reverse stock split.
Glass House Expects Hit to Revenue, Profitability Following ICE Raids
on August 14, 2025 at 6:35 am
The Southern California cannabis cultivator is scaling back production amid a reduced workforce but expects a fourth-quarter rebound.
Japanese Rebellion: 7 Years in Prison for Smoking Weed… and They Do It Anyway
by Marian Venini on August 13, 2025 at 5:22 pm
Neither strict regulations nor public shaming seem to have deterred part of Japan's population from using cannabis. Quite the contrary: arrests related to the plant have been increasing in recent years. The post Japanese Rebellion: 7 Years in Prison for Smoking Weed… and They Do It Anyway first appeared on High Times.
The Green Rush Is Over: Welcome To Cannabis’ Quiet Era
by Rolando García on August 13, 2025 at 2:27 pm
After years of billion-dollar hype, the cannabis market is facing a post-boom reckoning. Here’s what’s left, and what might come next. The post The Green Rush Is Over: Welcome To Cannabis’ Quiet Era first appeared on High Times.
Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp
on August 13, 2025 at 1:03 pm
Gov. Greg Abbott said if House Democrats continue to break quorum, he’ll just call another executive session with the exact same agenda.
Tilray Medical Forms Strategic Partnership in Italy to Broaden Access to Cannabis Extracts
on August 13, 2025 at 11:47 am
Tilray’s FL Group teamed up with Molteni, a major pharmaceutical firm focused on pain and substance dependence therapies.
From The Vault: Just Plain Bill (1985)
by High Times Vault on August 13, 2025 at 10:00 am
Lawrence, Kansas isn't a dateline you'd expect for an interview with William Burroughs. After all, this is one of the creators of the original "Beat" scene who made his reputation in such urban centers as London, Paris, Tangier and New York. The post From The Vault: Just Plain Bill (1985) first appeared on High Times.
Federal Court Rules New York’s Social Equity Dispensary Licenses Unconstitutional
on August 13, 2025 at 8:08 am
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that New York’s protectionist measure favoring in-state applicants collides with the Constitution.
Social Equity Applicant Opens Minnesota’s First State-Licensed Cannabis Shop Despite Local Council Opposition
by Javier Hasse on August 12, 2025 at 9:05 pm
The Smoking Tree in Albert Lea opened August 3 as Minnesota’s first state-licensed cannabis shop despite city council opposition. The post Social Equity Applicant Opens Minnesota’s First State-Licensed Cannabis Shop Despite Local Council Opposition first appeared on High Times.
US Congressman Vows to File 1-to-3 Act to Reschedule Cannabis
on August 12, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Republican Rep. Greg Steube said he will reintroduce legislation to move cannabis to Schedule III on the heels of Trump’s public comments.
[Video Podcast] The Humboldt Outlaw Grower Who Turned Moonlight Into A Cultivation Empire
by High Times on August 12, 2025 at 5:39 pm
Second-generation Humboldt grower Nik Erickson shares his story of raids, hidden grows and building Full Moon Farms in the legal market. The post [Video Podcast] The Humboldt Outlaw Grower Who Turned Moonlight Into A Cultivation Empire first appeared on High Times.
Aurora Ignites Global Expansion With Whistler Cannabis Co. Brand Debut in Australia
on August 12, 2025 at 3:02 pm
Canada's largest medical cannabis company is launching two high-potency cultivars, expanding patient choice in Australia.
High Tide Provides Corporate Updates
on August 12, 2025 at 2:51 pm
The Canadian cannabis company provided updates on Germany, an executive appointment, a base shelf prospectus and more.
Green Check Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
on August 12, 2025 at 2:21 pm
The company’s three-year revenue growth spotlights market leadership, mission momentum and trusted infrastructure for cannabis commerce.
VT Dry & Cure Technologies, Inventors of Cannatrol, Recognized on Inc. 5000 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
on August 12, 2025 at 1:59 pm
Ranked in the top 5 in Vermont and No. 1,498 nationally, the company boasts a three-year growth rate of 244% driven by surging demand for its patented drying, curing and storage technology.
Trump Publicly Addresses Cannabis Rescheduling: Decision Coming in ‘Next Few Weeks’
on August 11, 2025 at 5:17 pm
President Donald Trump reaffirmed media reports that his administration is ‘looking at’ loosening federal restrictions on cannabis.

Cannabis #Cannabis generated by RSS.app

Major reforms to medical marijuana program become law
by Daryl Huff on August 16, 2025
The legislature took action this year out of concern that the 12-year-old system was failing.
Trump decision on cannabis could influence recreational pot amendment
by Greg Fox on August 15, 2025
Downgrading cannabis to a less-serious drug would shake up the worlds of both popular culture and law enforcement
What comes next after microbusiness cannabis lottery in Olmsted County?
by Josh Frey on August 15, 2025
Negotiating new waters of opening cannabis businesses in Minnesota has been a challenge, but a few lucky business owners in Olmsted County are moving forward after a microbusiness lottery.
Marijuana shops sue New York after they were allowed to open too close to schools
by By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE on August 15, 2025
A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York have sued the state after cannabis regulators admitted that they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the...
NY Weed Dispensaries Sue Regulators Over Misinterpretation of State Rules
by Taylor Robinson on August 15, 2025
Last month, dozens of cannabis businesses were told they were located too close to schools after state officials realized they had misinterpreted regulations.
Cannabis Control Commission responds to audit report
by Matt Price,Mark Gardyna on August 15, 2025
To a story we first brought to you Thursday night. The Cannabis Control Commission has been accused by the state auditor of mismanagement and several other violations.
Bud & Mary’s encourages cannabis consumers to take part in physical activity study
by Brandon Dunn on August 15, 2025
Bud & Mary’s is supporting a new cannabis research survey, encouraging cannabis consumers to participate. The study, titled Testing Responses to
Mass. auditor report finds mismanagement and missed fee collection at cannabis board
by Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com on August 15, 2025
A new report from the state auditor raised concerns that the Cannabis Control Commission showed a pattern of mismanagement that could erode the public's trust.

Inside the lab-driven quest for the ultimate high

ByPot Shop News

Author: Pot Shop News

ByPot Shop News

Related Post

Best of the Week: August 8

August 2025 Healer Webinar: Research on Cannabis and Sleep, Part I

Teamsters Local 777 Welcomes Dispensary 33 Budtenders

You missed

Bill Maher Takes Credit for Possibility Trump Might Reshedule Marijuana: ‘And They Said It Wasn’t Smart to Have Dinner With Him’

Alabama CBD stores navigate new hemp product bans

Major reforms to medical marijuana program become law

Mass. moves to legalize social marijuana use at venues and businesses

Cannabis News Network.TV