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Major Colorado Cannabis Retailer Sued Over Six-Figure Bill
by Thomas Mitchell on February 26, 2026
The Green Solution and Medicine Man, two of the state's oldest dispensary chains, are owned by a national corporation.
Cannabis gummies recalled due to missing THC stickers
by , The Columbus Dispatch on February 25, 2026
The Division of Cannabis Control issued the recall for cannabis gummies manufactured Marichron Pharma, LLC.
Should cannabis stores be open 24/7?
by Margaret Jackson on February 24, 2026
Kansas City, Missouri, officials are considering allowing marijuana retail stores to operate 24/7.
DOJ defends cannabis user gun ban, even if rescheduling happens (Newsletter: February 23, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 23, 2026
Multiple states advance medical marijuana in hospitals bills; NYC mayor’s cannabis tax projections; Hemp letter to McConnell; AZ cannabis smoke bill 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… Before
Can Missouri growers 'gift' marijuana in exchange for donations? It's a legal gray area
by Aminah Jenkins on February 22, 2026
Some marijuana growers in Missouri “gift” their product in exchange for donations. It's a practice that exists in a legal gray area created by a single clause in Missouri’s Constitution: Adults 21 and older may gift up to 3 ounces of cannabis to another adult “without consideration.”
Michigan’s marijuana wholesale tax puts pressure on small dispensaries
by Maxine McCullough on February 21, 2026
Michigan’s new cannabis tax went into effect at the start of the year, adding a 24% wholesale tax on top of a 16% sales tax. While this doesn’t mean consumers are faced with a 40% tax f…
Plans for Merriman Valley weed dispensary challenged in court
by Doug Brown on February 19, 2026
The complaint is the latest in a so far unsuccessful opposition effort to the proposed legal dispensary in the long-vacant CVS property.
Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo
by Harshawn Ratanpal on February 18, 2026
Minnesota already regulates hemp edibles, but it's unclear what Congress’ new cannabis rules mean for the state. That’s creating uncertainty for businesses that sell other hemp-derived beverages and other products.
Ellsworth denies license for medical cannabis chain with contaminated products
by Sabrina Martin on February 18, 2026
MarijuanaVille, which is one of the state’s largest medical marijuana chains, has already purchased Boss Lady Genetics but needs a local license.
Beezwax THC Dispensary opens in downtown Moorhead
by David Olson,Hunter Schwartz on February 18, 2026
The brand plans to open at least one additional store in Moorhead.
Kentucky medical cannabis advocates hope to see decrease in prices, more accessibility
by Samantha Condra on February 17, 2026
Kentucky's medical cannabis law went into effect over a year ago and thousands of medical cards have been issued, but it took several months after that for dispensaries to open.
Beezwax THC Dispensary opens in Moorhead
by Anna Ballweber on February 17, 2026
Beezwax THC Dispensary is located at 423 Main Ave. and offers several products including flower, edibles, vapes and more.
Missouri Sues Dispensary Selling Unregulated THC Products
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 16, 2026
The state is seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief.
Plano dispensary becomes one of first in North Texas to offer medical marijuana onsite
by Miriam Fauzia on February 14, 2026
Texas dispensaries can now store and deliver medical marijuana under the expansion of the state’s Compassionate Use Program.
Texas broadens Compassionate Use Program amid THC debate
by Phil Prazan on February 13, 2026
Texas’ medical marijuana program is expanding, with new laws now in effect that increase access for patients across the state, including in North Texas.
Colorado Marijuana Sales Fell for Fourth Straight Year in 2025
by Thomas Mitchell on February 11, 2026
The first green zone appears to have dried up.
Thieves Drive Stolen Car Through Marijuana Dispensary Window At Exactly 4:20 A.M.
by Henry Cesari on February 10, 2026
They may have thought their timing was clever; now they're in jail
Guide: Highly Rated Cannabis Dispensaries Near Albany
by Pamela Mahler on February 9, 2026
Canna-curious about where to find a dispensary near Albany? This guide features every licensed Albany cannabis dispensary for adults 21+.
FDA faces deadline for cannabis guidance this week (Newsletter: February 9, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 9, 2026
Bondi could face marijuana questions; PA legalization push; Government-run dispensary opens; Poll: Cannabis consumers back Trump’s rescheduling move 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… Free to read (but
'Kentucky-born, Kentucky-raised' | Northern Kentucky's first medical marijuana dispensary opens in Florence
by Connor Steffen on February 8, 2026
After a statewide rollout spanning years, Northern Kentucky saw its first medical marijuana dispensary, Bluegrass Cannacare, open on Saturday to patients in Florence.
Latest Retail Weed Recall Hits Over 30 Colorado Dispensaries
by Thomas Mitchell on February 7, 2026
It's the seventh recall issued for Colorado cannabis in 2026, and the eleventh in the last three months.
First medical cannabis dispensary opening in Northern Kentucky
by , The Enquirer on February 7, 2026
After Kentucky Gov. Beshear legalized medical cannabis a year ago, the first medical dispensary is opening in Northern Kentucky. Here's when and where.
Ohio attorney general sues marijuana MSOs, alleging price fixing ‘cannabis cartels’
by Chris Roberts on February 6, 2026
Ohio's adult-use cannabis industry has been taken over by MSOs running a price-fixing "cartel," the state attorney general alleges.
Northern Kentucky's first medical marijuana dispensary opens its doors
by James Pilcher, WKRC on February 6, 2026
Bluegrass Cannacare, Northern Kentucky's first medical marijuana dispensary, has officially opened in Florence.
South Carolina lawmakers push new bills to ban THC products, alarming dispensary owners
by Cameron Limes on February 5, 2026
Two new bills in South Carolina aim to regulate THC products, sparking frustration among local business owners.
Anoka will open Minnesota's first municipal cannabis dispensary this weekend
by Dustin Nelson on February 5, 2026
The Anoka Cannabis Company will be open only by appointment through its opening weekend.
Is weed legal in Florida and will marijuana be on the 2026 ballot?
by C. A. Bridges,Stephany Matat on February 5, 2026
Florida's recreational marijuana amendment faces new hurdles for the November ballot. The attorney general and the supreme court situations.
Anoka opens Minnesota’s first government-run cannabis dispensary, one of few of its kind in country
by Nicole Ki on February 5, 2026
The city of Anoka held a soft opening for its new dispensary, Anoka Cannabis Company, on Thursday. It’s believed to be one of the only city-operated cannabis stores to open in the U.S. since a city in the state of Washington opened a dispensary back in 2015.
Recreational cannabis dispensary proposed for former Bakers Square in Libertyville
by Mick Zawislak on February 5, 2026
An ordinance prohibiting recreational marijuana sales in town could be put to the test with a proposal to open a dispensary in Libertyville. Prairie Retail Holdings LLC wants to operate a cannabis dis...
Price points, nostalgic strains. See inside new Abington dispensary
by Sam Pausman on February 4, 2026
“We really try to understand what the consumer is looking for,” said the general manager of a brand new cannabis store in Abington, Elevated Roots.

Standing on the Moon in Japan: Hemp, History, and the Long Game in Japan
by Bob Hoban on February 26, 2026 at 3:05 pm
From ancient hemp traditions to modern restraint, Japan’s cannabis story unfolds slowly—revealing why patience, culture, and history still matter. The post Standing on the Moon in Japan: Hemp, History, and the Long Game in Japan first appeared on High Times.
Tamara Anderson Is Not Here to Ask Permission
by Lucas Indrikovs on February 25, 2026 at 12:45 pm
How Culinary & Cannabis founder Tamara Anderson is building luxury, trauma-informed cannabis spaces rooted in care and culture. The post Tamara Anderson Is Not Here to Ask Permission first appeared on High Times.
I Was Wrong About the Hippies
by LL St. John on February 24, 2026 at 2:55 pm
A first-person reckoning with counterculture, family trauma, psychedelics, and the Grateful Dead—plus the unexpected path to healing and reconciliation. The post I Was Wrong About the Hippies first appeared on High Times.
Ball Vapes Are the Espresso Machine of Dry Herb Vaporizers
by High Times Contributors on February 23, 2026 at 9:59 pm
Learn how ball vapes work, why they’re so powerful, and what makes them different from traditional dry herb vaporizers. The post Ball Vapes Are the Espresso Machine of Dry Herb Vaporizers first appeared on High Times.
When Beer Beats Weed: Germany’s Cannabis Reform Backlash
by Dr. Sebastian Marincolo on February 23, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Germany’s cannabis reform is showing progress—but conservatives want it reversed. Here’s what the data shows, and why beer politics still wins. The post When Beer Beats Weed: Germany’s Cannabis Reform Backlash first appeared on High Times.
Why More Equipment Won’t Fix Your Yield Problem
by Ryan Douglas on February 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Buying new gear won’t save a struggling grow. Yield problems usually come from execution, discipline, and neglected fundamentals—not equipment. The post Why More Equipment Won’t Fix Your Yield Problem first appeared on High Times.
In Praise of Slowness: Weed as a Countercultural Tool Against Hustle Culture
by Hernán Panessi on February 21, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Modern life compresses our days into autopilot. This piece explores how cannabis, used intentionally, can support slowness, presence and a healthier rhythm in a culture addicted to hustle. The post In Praise of Slowness: Weed as a Countercultural Tool Against Hustle Culture first appeared on High Times.
Peace, Love, and Whole Plant: Woodstock Cannabis Delivers on the Brand’s 55-Year Legacy
by High Times on February 20, 2026 at 9:31 pm
How Woodstock Cannabis carries the counterculture spirit forward with whole-plant products, music, and a refusal to chase hype in the legal era. The post Peace, Love, and Whole Plant: Woodstock Cannabis Delivers on the Brand’s 55-Year Legacy first appeared on High Times.
Emotional Zombies: How Weed Can Teach Us to Feel (Again)
by Hernán Panessi on February 20, 2026 at 2:15 pm
We’re overstimulated, overworked and emotionally numb. Used intentionally, cannabis may help create the pause we need to feel again. The post Emotional Zombies: How Weed Can Teach Us to Feel (Again) first appeared on High Times.
Nothing Ventured. Nothing Gained: Bob Weir and the Culture That Got There First
by Bob Hoban on February 19, 2026 at 2:45 pm
A tribute to Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead’s quiet role in shaping cannabis culture long before legalization, branding, or regulation ever arrived. The post Nothing Ventured. Nothing Gained: Bob Weir and the Culture That Got There First first appeared on High Times.

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New York governor taps touted insider as next state cannabis czar
by Chris Roberts on February 26, 2026
John Kagia, the state Office of Cannabis Management's director of policy, will inherit challenges and controversy left by his predecessors.
Minnesota lawmakers consider ways to ease backlogs at state’s two cannabis testing labs
by Nicole Ki on February 26, 2026
Bills to allow Minnesota's hemp industry to continue testing out-of-state for the next year and a half are on the move at the Capitol.
Major study finds strong link between cannabis, anxiety and depression
by McMaster University on February 26, 2026
An analysis of 35,000 Canadians shows that rising cannabis use and worsening mental-health symptoms are increasingly appearing together, with the connection between the two strengthening over time. The ...
Guns, Ganja, and Gavels—Five Things to Watch for in the Supreme Court’s US v Hemani Oral Arguments | Rockefeller Institute of Government
by rigadmin on February 26, 2026
On March 2, 2026, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case US v. Hemani. Their questions will shed some light on how they are thinking about the relationship between cannabis use and firearm prohibition.
Wisconsin Democrats File Bill to Legalize Adult-Use, Medical Cannabis; Regulate Intoxicating Hemp
by Tony Lange on February 26, 2026
The three-pronged measure includes 47 sponsors in the Badger State’s Legislature.
Legislation inches Virginia closer to a cannabis retail market
by vascope on February 26, 2026
Virginia could see a statewide cannabis retail market as soon as November under pending legislation. Two bills with a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the state have passed their respective chambers and are now being considered in the opposite chamber.
Major Canadian study finds strong link between cannabis, anxiety and depression
by McMaster University on February 26, 2026
An analysis of 35,000 Canadians shows that rising cannabis use and worsening mental‑health symptoms are increasingly appearing together, with the connection between the two strengthening over time.
Gov. Hochul appoints John Kagia as acting Executive Director Office of Cannabis Management
by Felix Day on February 26, 2026
Gov. Hochul has appointed John Kagia as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.

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