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Free joints for customers? Despite recreational marijuana sales ban, Fairborn ‘loophole’ dispensary offers freebies for marketing and education
by London Bishop on August 21, 2025
A recently opened Fairborn smoke shop is offering free joints to drum up business in their new city — even though Fairborn has a ban on the sales of recreational marijuana.
Michigan regulators fine 29 cannabis businesses for numerous violations in July
by Steve Neavling on August 20, 2025
Metro Detroit cannabis businesses were fined a total of $169,100
Can Minnesota cannabis dispensaries compete with black market weed?
by Shadi Bushra on August 20, 2025
Minnesota's 15% tax on cannabis products solved a budget problem, but some worry it will drive buyers away from regulated, legal dispensaries.
Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary is coming to Beaver Dam, but supply chain issues remain
by Lisa Autry on August 19, 2025
A rural town in Ohio County will be home to Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary. While more than 11,000 patients are certified to purchase the product, supply chain issues make it uncertain when medical marijuana will land on dispensary shelves.
Cannabis dispensaries sue after NY's mistake let them open too close to schools
by Chris McKenna on August 19, 2025
A dozen cannabis dispensaries sued New York after being told the state mistakenly approved 152 store locations within 500 feet of schools.
Mass. ballot question proposals could end recreational marijuana sales
by Annie Jonas on August 18, 2025
Two petitions aim to repeal parts of the state’s marijuana laws that regulate the recreational sale and use of the substance.
Growing pains persist for Ohio cannabis industry one year after legalization
by Mary Frances McGowan, cleveland.com on August 17, 2025
Industry experts cite success despite regulatory challenges and competition from neighboring Michigan's more relaxed market.
Your $40 ounce might be from an illegal Chinese grow house
by Dylan Tusinski on August 17, 2025
Law enforcement experts say cheap, sometimes tainted weed grown by Chinese criminal groups is getting into the state's medical market. Business owners say it's cratering market rates and pushing reputable growers out of the industry.
Utica is now home to one of few cannabis consumption lounges in Michigan. Why it's rare
by Adrienne Roberts on August 16, 2025
The cannabis consumption lounge Burn1, and an adjacent marijuana retail store Bowdega, opened on Aug. 8 in what used to be a Red Ox Tavern.
Oakland dispensaries targeted again by ram-raiding thieves
by Henry Lee on August 16, 2025
Two Oakland marijuana dispensaries previously targeted by burglars were hit again by invaders using cars to get inside.
Marijuana shops sue New York after they were allowed to open too close to schools
by ABC News 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 businesses in jeopardy
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 ...
Cannabis Shops Sue New York Over Rule Change That Could Shut Them Down
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 said they had misinterpreted regulations.
‘It’s something that’s here now’: Once banned, second pot shop takes root in Arlington Heights
by Christopher Placek on August 15, 2025
A second marijuana dispensary quietly has opened in Arlington Heights, years after controversy and debate about whether to allow the first one to do business in town. Longtime Mayor Tom Hayes was outr...
Klutch Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Fifth Marijuana Dispensary in Northfield Village across from MGM Casino and Racetrack
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by Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com on August 15, 2025
Regulatory barriers impacting Ann Arbor marijuana business are getting a closer look.
Newly Posted Texas Medical Marijuana Rules Will Let Doctors Recommend New Qualifying Conditions For Patients
by Kyle Jaeger on August 15, 2025
Texas officials are taking another step toward implementing a law to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program—posting a draft of proposed rules to let physicians recommend new qualifying conditions for cannabis and create standards for allowable inhalation devices. The state Health and Human Services Commission is set to formally file the proposed rules next
Counties With Cannabis Dispensaries See Fewer Opioid Deaths
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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…

600 Immigrants Deported For Cannabis In 2025, While Legal Weed Hits $45 Billion
by Camila Berriex on August 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Of the more than 120,000 immigrants deported in 2025, 600 were for marijuana-related offenses. And in three out of four cases, those charges were over five years old. The post 600 Immigrants Deported For Cannabis In 2025, While Legal Weed Hits $45 Billion first appeared on High Times.
Brazil’s Biggest Cannabis Fair Returns This Weekend
by High Times on August 21, 2025 at 6:14 pm
This weekend, Brazil hosts its pioneering cannabis fair: the 9th Expo Head Grow. What began in 2017 as a modest gathering of headshops in Campinas has grown into one of Latin America’s most important cannabis events. Now, with Brazil navigating a new era of reform, the expo returns on August 23–24 at São Paulo’s Neo The post Brazil’s Biggest Cannabis Fair Returns This Weekend first appeared on High Times.
Cannabis Has No Borders: How Smugglers, Breeders And Activists Built An Industry
by Steve Deangelo on August 21, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Cannabis was never built on borders. Steve DeAngelo traces how global exchange, not nationalism, created today’s legal weed movement. The post Cannabis Has No Borders: How Smugglers, Breeders And Activists Built An Industry first appeared on High Times.
Minnesota Announces Recipients of $1M CanRenew Cannabis Grant Funds
on August 21, 2025 at 2:34 pm
The funds for 11 organizations will help restore communities negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition.
TEDCO Invests in Leading DMV Logistical Software, Health Care Tech Company
on August 21, 2025 at 2:19 pm
The Maryland-based company is developing tools for safe and reliable transactions.
Licensed New York Cannabis Retailers File Lawsuit Against Office of Cannabis Management
on August 21, 2025 at 2:07 pm
The coalition seeks to halt OCM’s policy reversal that could force 152 dispensers to move, calling on the state to protect small businesses.
CRS Provides 4 Considerations for Congress to Revise 2018 Farm Bill’s Hemp Definition
on August 21, 2025 at 7:54 am
A new CRS report outlines legal challenges to state laws leading to uncertainty and disagreement over the 2018 Farm Bill’s definition of hemp.
The Psychedelic Puppets: Jason Silva And Brad Necyk Map The Inner Trip
by High Times on August 20, 2025 at 9:51 pm
Jason Silva and Brad Necyk’s The Psychedelic Puppets uses AI imagery and surreal narration to map the inner life of consciousness and healing. The post The Psychedelic Puppets: Jason Silva And Brad Necyk Map The Inner Trip first appeared on High Times.
[Video Podcast] Defying Bad Laws in the Black Hills
by High Times on August 20, 2025 at 7:36 pm
High Times’ Outlaw Series is where the people who lived through the real cannabis underground tell their own stories. In this new episode, host Holly Crawford talks with South Dakota’s longtime rabble-rouser, Bob Newland—a ranch kid turned renegade who pivoted into full-tilt cannabis and hemp advocacy. Bob traces the moments that lit his fuse, from founding SoDak NORML days to The post [Video Podcast] Defying Bad Laws in the Black Hills first appeared on High Times.
Metrc Launches Direct-to-Consumer Product Recall Feature in California
on August 20, 2025 at 5:53 pm
The cannabis track-and-trace provider enhanced its Metrc Retail ID in collaboration with the state’s Department of Cannabis Control.
Want Clean, Safe Cannabis? Home Grow And Legal Access Are The Answer
by Paul Armentano on August 20, 2025 at 4:18 pm
Fentanyl-laced weed is mostly a myth, but tainted cannabis is real. Home grow rights and legal markets keep your stash safe. The post Want Clean, Safe Cannabis? Home Grow And Legal Access Are The Answer first appeared on High Times.
FLUENT Partners With Connected Cannabis at Its New Cultivation Facility in New York
on August 20, 2025 at 1:43 pm
The partnership allows FLUENT to be the exclusive New York provider of some of California’s most sought-after cannabis products.
TerrAscend Renews, Replenishes $10M Share Repurchase Program
on August 20, 2025 at 1:26 pm
The cannabis company’s 12-month program provides it with the flexibility to allocate capital opportunistically.
Op-Ed: Why Cannabis Rescheduling Matters, But Still Falls Short
by Javier Hasse on August 19, 2025 at 7:34 pm
We’ve always stood for decriminalization and full legalization of cannabis, and that hasn’t changed. Moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III isn’t enough; not even close. It’s still a half-measure that keeps the plant criminalized and controlled. Yet, we’ll take it (for now), because it offers something we can’t ignore: immediate relief for people and businesses who continue to bear the weight of prohibition’s cruelties. The post Op-Ed: Why Cannabis Rescheduling Matters, But Still Falls Short first appeared on High Times.
Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session
on August 19, 2025 at 5:51 pm
The upper chamber once again ignored Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate consumable hemp products, pushing prohibition legislation forward instead.
FundCanna Launches ReadyPaid, the 1st Automated B2B Buy Now, Pay Later Platform for the Cannabis Industry
on August 19, 2025 at 2:31 pm
The real-time approval system addresses a $4-billion unpaid receivables crisis disrupting the cannabis supply chain.
PharmaCann Opens 4th Ohio Verilife Dispensary in Solon
on August 19, 2025 at 2:01 pm
The cannabis company’s Northeast Ohio location joins its three dispensaries that transitioned to adult-use from the state’s medical market.
Wall Street Who? Cannabis Carves Its Own Path Without Big Finance
by Debra Borchardt on August 19, 2025 at 1:04 pm
Wall Street may have walked away from cannabis, but the industry doesn’t need it. Private companies like MFNY, Jeeter, and Wyld are thriving without the pressure of quarterly earnings, proving the plant’s outlaw roots can still power long-term success. The post Wall Street Who? Cannabis Carves Its Own Path Without Big Finance first appeared on High Times.
TILT Holdings Sells 2 Massachusetts Dispensaries to In Good Health
on August 19, 2025 at 12:19 pm
The cannabis companies also entered into an amendment at closing, adjusting the purchase price to $1.75 million.
Goldflower Cannabis Opening 10th Florida Medical Dispensary in Lakeland
on August 19, 2025 at 7:57 am
The company’s new retail facility will be its fourth store to open in 75 days.
New York State Faces Lawsuit After Cannabis Regulators Admit Measuring Mistake
by Javier Hasse on August 18, 2025 at 7:53 pm
Twelve New York cannabis shops sue state regulators, saying a rule change on school distance threatens equity, jobs, and investments. The post New York State Faces Lawsuit After Cannabis Regulators Admit Measuring Mistake first appeared on High Times.
12 New York Cannabis Businesses Sue State Over School Proximity Fiasco
on August 18, 2025 at 5:05 pm
The businesses, including Conbud and Housing Works, argue that the Office of Cannabis Management changed policy without a formal rulemaking process.
The Green Rush Is Over: Welcome To Cannabis’ Quiet Era
by Rolando García on August 18, 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.
Canopy USA Appoints New Executive Team to Accelerate Growth
on August 18, 2025 at 1:42 pm
The new leaders will be responsible for driving portfolio growth, operational improvements and market expansion across the U.S.
The Cannabist Co. Divests Dispensary Footprint in Pennsylvania
on August 18, 2025 at 1:24 pm
The sale, involving three medical cannabis dispensaries, repositions the company’s wholesale strategy in the commonwealth.

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11 arrested, $5 million in illegal cannabis products seized in Bronx drug bust
by Eyewitness News on August 22, 2025
Authorities arrested 11 people and seized more than $5 million worth of illegal cannabis products from a home in the Bronx, officials said.
No supply, no high: Licensed cannabis retailers ready to roll with no yield
by Corin Hoggard on August 22, 2025
Minnesota marijuana retailers are burning to get started with sales, but two months after the first licenses went out, they have nothing but papers.
Cannabis dispensary approved for Lake Placid
by Adirondack Daily Enterprise on August 22, 2025
LAKE PLACID — The Mellow Moose cannabis retail dispensary was approved by the Lake Placid-North Elba joint Planning Review Board on Wednesday for the property at 2192 Saranac Ave., formerly CrossFit Lake Placid. It will be for off-site consumption only and is the first dispensary to open in the village since local voters approved dispensaries
Compassion in cannabis: How two marijuana companies are helping patients find hope
by Brandon Dunn on August 21, 2025
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by Craig Fox, Watertown Daily Times, N.Y. on August 21, 2025
Aug. 21—WATERTOWN — Four years after opting out of allowing state-regulated cannabis dispensaries from operating within the city limits, the Watertown City Council may repeal the ban next month. A hearing has been scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Sept. 2 at City Hall, 245 Washington St. Council members are expected to vote on the issue after hearing from the public. The Marijuana Regulation and ...
SUNY New Paltz offers workshop on how to build a cannabis business
by spectrumlocalnews.com on August 21, 2025
The school is offering a completely online course that can shed light on how to manage every level of a cannabis business in New York.
Minnesota businesses get preliminary OK to open retail cannabis shops in East Grand Forks
by Maxwell Marko on August 21, 2025
Two recipients and two alternates -— from Moorhead, Owatonna and Eagan — were selected from a random drawing on Thursday, Aug. 21.
A look inside Apothecary Farms Cannabis Dispensaries in OKC
by Nathan J. Fish on August 21, 2025
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