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OPINION: Legalizing marijuana was an enormous mistake

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Redmond is preparing for its first-ever marijuana dispensaries, with Oregrown planning a soft opening in mid-December and The Flower Room aiming for a 2026 launch. Both say the new shops will expand access for customers on the north side.
Ohio Senate votes to restrict intoxicating hemp to dispensaries, tweak recreational cannabis law
by Avery Kreemer on December 9, 2025
The Ohio Senate came back from its holiday break Tuesday to rubber-stamp a House-passed bill that tweaks the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana laws and bans intoxicating hemp products from retailers.
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by Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com,Mary Frances McGowan, cleveland.com on December 9, 2025
Ohio lawmakers on Tuesday sent sweeping legislation to change the state’s recreational marijuana and intoxicating hemp regulations to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill to change marijuana and hemp rules
by Emily Sanderson on December 9, 2025
Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would make changes to Ohio's marijuana and intoxicating hemp laws and policies.
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by Kyle Jaeger on December 9, 2025
The Ohio Senate has voted to concur with a House-amended bill to scale back the state’s voter-approved marijuana law and ban the sale of hemp products that fall outside of a recently revised federal definition for the crop unless they’re sold at licensed cannabis dispensaries. The measure from Sen. Stephen Huffman (R) was substantively revised
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Canna Blooms, Long Island's 12th cannabis dispensary, opens in Farmingville, marking a milestone for the Oberois' dream store after 18 years.
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by Kyle Jaeger on December 5, 2025
Kentucky’s governor says the state is “very, very close” to launching its medical marijuana program, which he expects to happen “within the next couple of weeks”—a move he says will help thousands of patients find an alternative to opioids for pain management. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) was asked by
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by Don Cazentre | dcazentre@nyup.com on December 5, 2025
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OPC Cultivation LLC withdrew its petition to establish a licensed dual-use cannabis dispensary in Akron's Highland Square neighborhood.
Richmond-area medical marijuana dispensaries to be sold in $110M deal to new operator
by Jack Jacobs on December 4, 2025
Connecticut-based Curaleaf plans to buy the four local retail dispensaries and large cultivation facility owned by The Cannabist Co. in a deal expected to close in early 2026.
Eastham Dispensary Plans to Add Medical Marijuana
by Jack Styler on December 4, 2025
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Kingston's seventh cannabis dispensary to open on Broadway
by Staff on December 3, 2025
Kingston has quickly established itself as the weed capital of Ulster County. The city's seventh licensed cannabis retailer, The Hub Dispensary, recently began setting up shop at 728 Broadway, next to Eng's. There's no word yet on an official opening date. The Hub is currently looking for sales a
Texas DPS issuing conditional licenses for two medical marijuana dispensaries in Houston region
by Kyle McClenagan on December 3, 2025
The announcement by DPS comes less than a month after President Donald Trump passed a federal spending measure that included a nationwide ban on all hemp-derived THC products beginning on Jan. 1, 2027. The impending ban would not apply to medical dispensaries in states that have legalized them.
Texas greenlights first weed dispensary licenses in Houston area
by Faith Bugenhagen on December 3, 2025
New approvals arrive as federal THC ban looms over the industry.
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Virginia lawmakers showcase proposed cannabis retail market legislation
by Colton Game on December 2, 2025
Virginia lawmakers convened on Tuesday to review proposed amendments to a 2026 cannabis retail market bill.
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by Beatrice Byrd, Reporter on December 2, 2025
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From Queens to the Cannabis Cup: Inside Torches, the Social Equity Dream Taking Over NYC’s Most Iconic Cigar Townhouse
by Rolando García on December 11, 2025 at 2:45 pm
The Polanco Brothers built their way into one of Manhattan’s most historic buildings — and into the center of the High Times Cannabis Cup. The post From Queens to the Cannabis Cup: Inside Torches, the Social Equity Dream Taking Over NYC’s Most Iconic Cigar Townhouse first appeared on High Times.
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by Javier Hasse on December 11, 2025 at 1:58 pm
A new Senate bill challenges the federal hemp ban by offering a national rulebook with real testing, age limits and THC caps. Washington tried to shut the market down. Now the counterproposal has arrived. The post Washington Tried To Kill Hemp. Lawmakers Just Launched the Counterattack first appeared on High Times.
The Tech Mogul Who Never Wants to Die Is Now Macrodosing Mushrooms
by Marian Venini on December 10, 2025 at 7:16 pm
The influencer, biohacker and multimillionaire tech CEO Bryan Johnson has moved on from blood transfusions to macrodosing magic mushrooms once a month. ¿Will it help him live forever? The post The Tech Mogul Who Never Wants to Die Is Now Macrodosing Mushrooms first appeared on High Times.
Seeing Little People After Doing Shrooms? The Intercultural Mystery Of The Lanmaoa Asiatica
by Camila Berriex on December 10, 2025 at 6:27 pm
A mysterious Asian mushroom triggers vivid sightings of tiny beings across cultures, blending folklore, biology, and an unexplained perceptual effect. The post Seeing Little People After Doing Shrooms? The Intercultural Mystery Of The Lanmaoa Asiatica first appeared on High Times.
Tourists Already Toke in Uruguay, Now the Country Might Finally Let Them Buy
by Camila Berriex on December 10, 2025 at 4:05 pm
Uruguay is once again weighing the possibility of allowing tourists and non-residents over 18 who visit the South American nation to buy legal cannabis even if they aren’t citizens. The post Tourists Already Toke in Uruguay, Now the Country Might Finally Let Them Buy first appeared on High Times.
Linda Belcher Gets Lit. John Roberts Drops ‘Stoney Holiday’
by Javier Hasse on December 10, 2025 at 3:35 pm
John Roberts has never been easy to categorize. He is known to millions as the voice of Linda Belcher from “Bob’s Burgers,” but he has carved out a musical identity that sits comfortably between club culture, queer art, New York grit, and his own eccentric humor. His new single, “Stoney Holiday,” released on X-Bop Records, The post Linda Belcher Gets Lit. John Roberts Drops ‘Stoney Holiday’ first appeared on High Times.
From Chernobyl to The Stars: How a ‘Radiation-Eating’ Fungus Could Revolutionize Space Travel
by Marian Venini on December 10, 2025 at 2:11 pm
A Chernobyl fungus that thrives on radiation may unlock new ways to protect astronauts in space and improve how we manage radioactive environments. The post From Chernobyl to The Stars: How a ‘Radiation-Eating’ Fungus Could Revolutionize Space Travel first appeared on High Times.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Basketball Star Avoids Death Penalty In Indonesia After Court Rules In THC Gummies Case
by Javier Hasse on December 9, 2025 at 7:31 pm
Seven months after his arrest, the court dismissed trafficking allegations and imposed a 26-month sentence instead. The post EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Basketball Star Avoids Death Penalty In Indonesia After Court Rules In THC Gummies Case first appeared on High Times.
Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton: ‘America Made More Money Pretending to Stop Weed Than Selling It’
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The P-Funk legend teams with Wiz Khalifa on The Funk—and says the system made more money pretending to stop weed than selling it. The post Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton: ‘America Made More Money Pretending to Stop Weed Than Selling It’ first appeared on High Times.
Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm…
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