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Ohio Lawmakers Pass Bill To Roll Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Law And Impose Hemp Restrictions, Sending It To Governor
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
Texas expands Compassionate Use Program with new cannabis dispensary licenses
by Jeff Bell on December 6, 2025
Who are the companies vying to join Texas’ medical marijuana program?
by Karen Brooks Harper on December 6, 2025
Texas’ new medical THC companies could start operating as early as next year.
Canna Blooms opens as Long Island's 12th cannabis dispensary
by Carl MacGowan on December 5, 2025
Canna Blooms, Long Island's 12th cannabis dispensary, opens in Farmingville, marking a milestone for the Oberois' dream store after 18 years.
Kentucky's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open In 'Next Couple Of Weeks,' Governor Says, Touting Cannabis As Opioid Alternative
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
New federal hemp law creates uncertainty for NY cannabis industry
by Don Cazentre | dcazentre@nyup.com on December 5, 2025
Opinions differ on the new law's effect on local producers and retailers.
Request withdrawn for Highland Square cannabis dispensary
by Abby Cymerman on December 5, 2025
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
EASTHAM — In the Outer Cape’s saturated cannabis market, one Eastham dispensary, Emerald Grove, is looking to expand into dispensing medical marijuana. The shop, in the Main Street Mercantile complex
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
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What to know when the ban on most US hemp products goes into effect
by Hannah Harris Green on December 3, 2025
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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.
Redmond approves first 2 marijuana dispensaries. Here's where they're going
by Beatrice Byrd, Reporter on December 2, 2025
Redmond has approved its first marijuana dispensaries, with Oregrown and The Flower Room preparing to open their doors soon.
9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
by Amber Kite on December 2, 2025
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Texas’ rapidly expanding medical THC program names nine likely new providers
by Karen Brooks Harper on December 2, 2025
The new companies will join the three current license holders in the 10-year-old Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Smart & Safe Florida: Cannabis Amendment on Track for 2026 Ballot
by Christine Sexton on December 1, 2025
Expressing confidence, the group won’t challenge a judge's ruling that threw out 200,000 petition signatures.
Now Serving: Local Dispensary’s THC Beverages Win National Awards
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Illegal marijuana sold as hemp is found across Missouri, industry report shows
by Columbia Missourian | By on November 30, 2025
Test results showed that 96% of the products purchased for the research were actually marijuana or synthetic THC — tetrahydrocannabinol, the main ingredient in a cannabis plant that makes users feel high.

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.
Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm…
by High Times on December 9, 2025 at 3:57 pm
Cannabis can cause rare vomiting in heavy users. The media made it sound like a pandemic. The post Big Alcohol Says Weed Will Make You Puke? Hmm… first appeared on High Times.
Is a MAGA-Aligned Think Tank Using the Hemp Ban to Advance a New Federal War on Cannabis?
by Rolando García on December 9, 2025 at 2:22 pm
A quiet hemp ban slipped into a must-pass bill is raising alarms across the cannabis industry — especially as a MAGA-aligned think tank and the Project 2025 agenda push for stronger federal control over the plant. The post Is a MAGA-Aligned Think Tank Using the Hemp Ban to Advance a New Federal War on Cannabis? first appeared on High Times.
Florida Senator Moves To Let Medical Patients Grow Their Own Cannabis
by Javier Hasse on December 8, 2025 at 4:29 pm
Home grow has been missing from Florida’s medical system since 2016. A new bill would give patients limited cultivation rights. The post Florida Senator Moves To Let Medical Patients Grow Their Own Cannabis first appeared on High Times.
The Government Just Outlawed Hemp Again. Now They Admit They Can’t Police It.
by Javier Hasse on December 8, 2025 at 4:24 pm
A new Congressional report says the government outlawed most hemp products without a clear plan to police them. Even federal agencies admit resources are thin. The post The Government Just Outlawed Hemp Again. Now They Admit They Can’t Police It. first appeared on High Times.
Meet the Publisher: ‘Give It to You Raw’ — The True Story of Josh Kesselman, RAW Papers and the Spanish Factory That Shaped a Rolling-Paper Empire (Part I)
by Rolando García on December 8, 2025 at 2:19 pm
Joshua Kesselman, the man behind the RAW® brand of rolling papers and other smoking accessories, didn’t name his brand after a process. He named it after a feeling. A feeling of realness, energy, and truth. The word came to him “through the emotion in a classic hip-hop track’s lyrics; a raw expression of honesty and The post Meet the Publisher: ‘Give It to You Raw’ — The True Story of Josh Kesselman, RAW Papers and the Spanish Factory That Shaped a Rolling-Paper Empire (Part I) first appeared on High Times.
Ashtrays Don’t Forget: A Weird, Honest Look at Cannabis Culture
by Travis Owens on December 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm
A surreal trip through decades of cannabis culture—from 90s paranoia to modern Mylar hype—and what’s still real beneath the noise. The post Ashtrays Don’t Forget: A Weird, Honest Look at Cannabis Culture first appeared on High Times.
ExpoCannabis Brasil Draws 42,000 People As Brazil’s Cannabis Movement Accelerates
by Marcello Paes on December 7, 2025 at 4:54 pm
Latin America’s fastest-growing cannabis event returned for its third edition, bringing together activists, medical leaders, brands and policymakers at a pivotal moment for the country’s emerging industry. The post ExpoCannabis Brasil Draws 42,000 People As Brazil’s Cannabis Movement Accelerates first appeared on High Times.
I Slammed a Bag of Edibles on My Lunch Break…and Somehow Ended up on the Leadership Team
by Victoria Burkard on December 7, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Lunch breaks hit different when you’re an LA gig worker who still clocks into a day job. Warehouse in the morning and creative at night—my whole life runs on a double-shift timeline, and sometimes I forget which version of myself I’m supposed to be feeding. So when my break finally rolled around, I walked out The post I Slammed a Bag of Edibles on My Lunch Break…and Somehow Ended up on the Leadership Team first appeared on High Times.
Inside Uncle Rico’s Dojo: The Burn Slow Doctrine
by Ricardo Pereyda on December 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm
A veteran writer reflects on civil disobedience, cannabis, trauma, and the “Burn Slow” doctrine that helped him rebuild a life inside his psychedelic war room. The post Inside Uncle Rico’s Dojo: The Burn Slow Doctrine first appeared on High Times.

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Cannabis law changes, hemp beverage ban heads to Ohio Gov. DeWine
by Sarah Donaldson on December 9, 2025
If signed, the final version of Senate Bill 56 that cleared the Ohio Senate on Tuesday afternoon bans most intoxicating hemp within 90 days.
Puff Cannabis v. Menominee lawsuit continues
by Dan Groeneveld on December 9, 2025
In the lawsuit, the company claimed it had met all requirements as early as last year to open a location in the city, but that the City of Menominee has still not provided the certificate of occupancy.
Massachusetts regulators expected to pass social consumption of cannabis on Thursday
by Louisa Moller on December 9, 2025
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Ohio Senate passes cannabis law, including new penalties for some adult use
by Katie Millard on December 9, 2025
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Prevention efforts for cannabis-impaired driving should also focus on older adults
by News-Medical on December 9, 2025
With cannabis-related vehicle crashes on the rise, a new study suggests that prevention campaigns shouldn't focus just on young people.
Elmira College launches new Cannabis Career Certificate programs
by Kendall LeValley on December 9, 2025
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Beginning in the new year, Elmira College will see the launch of new online certificate programs centered around preparing students who are looking to find a career in the gro…
D.C. bill to clarify buffer zones between cannabis shops and early-childhood centers
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