Business

Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ GOP Congressional Majority Leader Says As Trump Moves To Ease Federal Restrictions

ByPot Shop News

September 8, 2026

[#item_full_content] One of the top Republicans in Congress says he is concerned that marijuana causes people to use other, more dangerous substances as the Trump administration is moving forward with a proposal to federally reschedule cannabis. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told Marijuana Moment last week that he thinks “marijuana is a gateway drug, and Marijuana Is A 'Gateway Drug,' GOP Congressional Majority Leader Says As Trump Moves To Ease Federal Restrictions Read More

ByPot Shop News

Business

SAM Contributes $3.2 Million in Dark Money to Massachusetts Cannabis Prohibition Campaign

September 8, 2026 Pot Shop News

Business

Carmelo Anthony Reveals Why He Entered The Cannabis Business

September 8, 2026 Pot Shop News

Business

Supreme Court Could resolve marijuana business licensing disputes, Congressional report says

September 8, 2026 Pot Shop News

Marijuana arrests down in Northwest Indiana, even with...
by Richard Requena richard.requena@nwi.com Maya Liquigan maya.liquigan@nwi.com on September 7, 2026
Cannabis arrests decline as Region residents travel across state lines.
Ohio marijuana dispensary closes amid investigation into 2...
by WKRC on September 7, 2026
An Ohio dispensary closed amid an investigation.
Home
by @WDRBWAVE on September 4, 2026
WDRB+WAVE News is your go-to source for breaking news in Louisville, Kentucky and Indiana. We offer the latest news headlines, weather, traffic, sports and more.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays...
by Brandon Gomez on September 4, 2026
THC drinks are booming as an alcohol alternative, but a looming federal crackdown is squeezing makers, distributors and consumers.
Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People....
by Christopher Osher and Evan Wyloge on September 4, 2026
Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division can take months or even years to issue formal safety warnings about marijuana products even when it receives reports that the products are harming people’s health, The Denver Gazette and ProPublica found.
Cresco Labs Acquires 9 Pennsylvania Dispensaries From...
by Posted by CBT Staff on September 3, 2026
The cannabis company expects the $50 million transaction to strengthen its market leadership.
Cannabis dispensary a longtime dream for owner
by Callie Jones on September 2, 2026
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Jay’s Downtown to its membership rolls with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Sept. 2. Located at 129 N. Third St., Unit 3, inside the Harris Square building, Jay’s is a recreational cannabis dis…
California Bill To Legalize Marijuana Dispensary Drive-Thru...
by Tom Angell on September 2, 2026
A California lawmaker is putting her own bill to legalize marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows on hold for now, she tells Marijuana Moment. The legislation from Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D) had passed the full Assembly this session and advanced through a Senate committee, but the sponsor said she wasn’t sure it had enough support to get
Klutch Cannabis Acquires 2nd Columbus Dispensary
by Posted by CBT Staff on September 1, 2026
The Ohio retailer also announced it is relocating its Tallmadge store to a new flagship location in Akron.
DEA Has A List Of Questions For Marijuana Businesses That...
by Tom Angell on August 31, 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants to know whether medical marijuana businesses seeking federal protections in line with the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process plan to order cannabis from other states, what types of products they offer and who their suppliers are. That’s according to a list of 26 questions obtained by […]
Alabama's Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens
by Marijuana Moment on August 29, 2026
“Having more dispensary locations throughout the state is vital for patient access and affordability.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opened Friday in Talladega about three months after the first storefront opened in Montgomery. The dispensary is the second location of Callie’s Apothecary, the first […]
Alabama’s second medical marijuana dispensary set to open...
by Mike Cason | mcason@al.com on August 27, 2026
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced the opening, set for Friday.
Workers at Wyomissing marijuana dispensary reach labor...
by WFMZ-TV on August 27, 2026
Union workers at a Wyomissing marijuana dispensary ended their strike after they reached a three-year labor agreement.
Cannabis dispensaries bring high tax revenue to the Valley
by Ally Ross, Multimedia Journalist on August 25, 2026
Marijuana dispensaries have generated millions of dollars in tax revenue for municipalities in the Mahoning Valley, according to data from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Two people recuperating after being shot at cannabis grow...
by Mitch Hotts on August 24, 2026
Social media report indicates Clinton Township police learned of the suspect’s location via a Flock Safety camera took him into custody.
Major cannabis company opening new dispensary near Siesta...
by Samantha Gholar on August 21, 2026
Major cannabis company is expanding in Florida with a new medical marijuana dispensary near Siesta Key in Sarasota.
Olive Branch lights way for new marijuana dispensary
by Aarron Fleming on August 19, 2026
Dabbs Cannabis Dispensary, a Mississippi-based company with 26 locations in the state, wants to open its second Olive Branch location.
West Michigan dispensary responds as new CDC cannabis...
by Abigail Taylor | News Channel 3 on August 19, 2026
Why the biggest marijuana debate isn’t legalization...
by Chris Pugh, cleveland.com,Advance Local Express Desk on August 19, 2026
As recreational marijuana sales surge nationwide, Ohio's booming cannabis market highlights growing debates over taxes, revenue and local control.
Does federal marijuana rescheduling mean medical cannabis...
by Chris Roberts on August 17, 2026
Georgia medical cannabis regulators believe that federal marijuana rescheduling means cannabis can be shipped via the mail.
1,600+ THC Vapes, 10 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Clifton...
by Cecilia Levine on August 14, 2026
Complaints about local students using marijuana, THC vapes, and edibles led investigators to a Clifton smoke shop where more than $80,000 worth of unregulated products were seized, authorities said.The investigation began after Little Fall…
Illinois Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries Can Apply To...
by Tom Angell on August 13, 2026
Illinois officials have posted a new form that recreational marijuana dispensaries can file in order to get permission to begin selling medical cannabis, which is taxed at a much lower rate than adult-use products. The expanded opportunity for marijuana businesses comes as part of omnibus cannabis legislation that was passed by lawmakers and signed into
Flock Cameras and Cannabis: Police Are Tracking Trips to...
by High Times on August 11, 2026
A criminal complaint in Wisconsin describes Michigan as a "known source State for marijuana, as it is legal there." A Michigan dispensary was ordered to point a police camera at its own parking lot. And Roseville, California's own analysis found Flock misread the plate in 71% of the alerts it sent officers. The people who warned about this weren't being […]
Texas THC ban continues as federal judge rejects emergency...
by Stephen Simpson | The Texas Tribune on August 11, 2026
Hemp businesses and consumers asked to block state regulations on THC, but their lawsuit remains pending.
Michigan Cannabis Retailer Closing 5 Dispensaries, Citing...
by Tony Lange on August 10, 2026
Higher Love Cannabis Co. is consolidating its retail operations to four stores in the Upper Peninsula after the state implemented a new 24% tax earlier this year.
THC products banned in Texas. Here is what to know
by Maria Salette Ontiveros on August 5, 2026
Texas has tightened its rules on THC products, making many hemp-derived cannabinoids illegal. Here’s what residents need to know about the law, penalties and the exceptions.
Mid-Michigan dispensary closing after allegedly selling...
by Dylan Goetz | dgoetz@mlive.com on August 5, 2026
Formal complaints were filed alleging in part that the business’ owners brought two people into the store to purchase pounds of cannabis from the store’s vault, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Golden Valley Dairy Queen owner speaks out against proposed...
by Nick Lunemann on August 4, 2026
This Michigan dispensary grows the same strains your dad...
by Kyle Kaminski on August 4, 2026
Old school cannabis strains are fading fast in a market obsessed with THC percentages. But this Muskegon microbusiness is betting the farm on the classics.
Massachusetts marijuana repeal effort threatens social...
by Auzzy Byrdsell on August 4, 2026
A November ballot question could end recreational marijuana sales, potentially sinking dozens of businesses in the state's social equity programs.

Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ GOP Congressional Majority Leader Says As Trump Moves To Ease Federal Restrictions

ByPot Shop News

ByPot Shop News

Related Post

SAM Contributes $3.2 Million in Dark Money to Massachusetts Cannabis Prohibition Campaign

Carmelo Anthony Reveals Why He Entered The Cannabis Business

Supreme Court Could resolve marijuana business licensing disputes, Congressional report says

Start Here

Get Qualified

Find Work