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‘Intoxicating hemp’ ban blocked, village businesses still in the lurch

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
District of cannabis: Is D.C.’s new weed economy sustainable?
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Within the last year, over 50 new dispensaries have opened in neighborhoods across all eight wards. Both newcomers and veterans of the industry are wondering how stable the cannabis business will be, moving forward.
DOJ to 'look into' Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians cannabis industry, Bondi tells Tillis
by Will Hofmann on October 13, 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi said staff at the Department of Justice will look into the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians marijuana farm at the urging of Sen. Thom Tillis.
New Michigan Marijuana Tax Could Shutter Businesses And Actually Reduce The State's Cannabis Revenue, Industry Says
by Marijuana Moment on October 12, 2025
“If you put more of a tax burden on these companies…they’re going to start going out of business. If there are no more businesses in this industry, who in the heck are you going to collect the taxes from?” By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance As state budget negotiations drew to a close last week, members
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Sen. Thom Tillis calls for DOJ to investigate Cherokee cannabis industry
by Brandon Kingdollar on October 9, 2025
Sen. Thom Tillis urged United States Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians over its cannabis industry
Despite Gov. Mike DeWine’s intoxicating hemp order, some THC drinks are still legal in Ohio
by Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com on October 9, 2025
Hemp derived THC-infused drinks will no longer be sold at gas stations, craft breweries, and liquor stores. But THC drinks derived from marijuana are regulated differently and still can be purchased through Ohio's 170 dispensaries.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issues executive order banning sale of intoxicating hemp products
by Megan Henry on October 9, 2025
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a 90-day executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products starting Tuesday.
Sen. Tillis asks AG Bondi to investigate Cherokee marijuana business in NC
by Danielle Battaglia on October 9, 2025
Sen. Thom Tillis asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate whether the Eastern Band of Cherokee is complying with federal laws regarding a marijuana dispensary.

Jews in Weed: Building Community, One Bagel at a Time
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Planet 13 Opens 34th Florida Dispensary in Pace
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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
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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.
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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
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Chaos in a Jar: Field-Testing Flower for Hash
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How Genomics is Shaping the Future of Cannabis Breeding
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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
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Delaware Regulators Warn of Scammer Impersonating Licensed Cannabis Dispensary
on October 17, 2025 at 1:49 pm
The Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement warned the public that a ‘fraudulent’ operation is targeting college students and residents.
Lifelong Humboldt County Cultivator Goes Global to Fight Cratering Prices
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Progress? Yes. Justice? Not Yet: Cannabis Possession Still Makes Up 20% of US Drug Arrests
by Camila Berriex on October 16, 2025 at 6:58 pm
In 2024, more than 20% of drug arrests were for cannabis possession, according to NORML’s analysis of FBI Crime Data Explorer figures. To put that into perspective, last year saw 204,036 cannabis-related arrests. The post Progress? Yes. Justice? Not Yet: Cannabis Possession Still Makes Up 20% of US Drug Arrests first appeared on High Times.
Can Weed Mend a Broken Heart? A High Times Survival Guide
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DaySavers Rolls Out 200+ Awards in ‘Higher Potential’ Cannabis Scholarships
on October 15, 2025 at 4:13 pm
The program included $25,000-plus awarded to current and aspiring industry professionals and was backed by 25 industry partners.
Ohio Judge Blocks Governor’s Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban for 2 Weeks
on October 15, 2025 at 2:13 pm
The trial court judge granted a temporary restraining order that delays Gov. Mike DeWine’s executive order to shut down hemp THC product sales.
Zennetix Forms Breeders’ Council to Deliver Award-Winning Genetics Through Tissue Culture Technology
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The tissue culture lab’s inaugural council ties heritage genetics from the Emerald Triangle and Oregon to a major leap in modern cultivation.
Ohio Cannabis Dispensary Workers Go on Strike at Herbal Wellness Center
on October 15, 2025 at 8:43 am
Represented by Teamsters, the workers at the retail facility in Columbus are demanding a fair contract.
Curaleaf Upsizes Revolving Credit Facility to $100 Million With Needham Bank
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California Governor Vetoes Bill to Allow Medical Cannabis Home Shipments
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AYR Wellness Launches Flower From its 1st Indoor Cultivation Facility in Florida
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