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The attorney general demanded that the businesses stop selling adulterated products, often marketed as marijuana, in violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
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The fight to prevent new cannabis rules from taking effect came to an end last week, and the changes are already being felt at dispensaries across the region.
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Jersey City PD recovers 16 pounds of weed, 400k THC doses in smoke shop crackdown
by John Heinis on March 23, 2026
The Jersey City PD recovered 16 pounds of marijuana, 400k THC doses and $9k cash as part of a smoke shop crackdown that led to 5 arrests.
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Wintersville, Ohio has less than 4,000 residents, but is one of the Buckeye State's top spots for marijuana sales.
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A new marijuana law goes into effect on March 20 since a cannabis advocacy group does not get enough signatures to get a referendum on the ballot by March 19.
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Ohio to restrict THC drinks, hemp products after group fails to block law
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Ohioans for Cannabis Choice didn't collect enough signatures for its effort to block a new hemp and marijuana law from taking effect March 20.
Speakeasy Dispensary Offers Low-Cost Medical Cannabis Certification in Kentucky
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An Army Reservist Owns a Cannabis Dispensary. It May End His Career.
by Ashley Southall on March 18, 2026
Selling marijuana is strictly prohibited in the military. What that means for soldiers who own businesses is unclear.
Guide: Highly Rated Cannabis Dispensaries Near Albany
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Virginia to Launch Adult-Use Dispensary Sales in January 2027
by Tony Lange on March 16, 2026
State lawmakers agreed on the specifics of a cannabis sales bill, from the launch date to taxes, licensing fees, regulatory duties, and more.
Alabama Medical Marijuana Sales Near Launch After Years Of Delay
by Marijuana Moment on March 15, 2026
“There’s a part of me that my heart’s dancing because we are so much closer. So there’s more gratitude right now than anything.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The Montgomery location of Callie’s Apothecary does not look like much. But standing on the concrete floors and surrounded by metal beams, owner Vince Schilleci described how
Louisville dispensary helps patients apply for medical cannabis cards at reduced cost
by Reyna Katko on March 15, 2026
A Louisville dispensary is helping people apply for medical marijuana cards at a discounted rate.
60 pounds of marijuana seized in Middletown smoke shop crackdown: Cops
by Richard Chumney on March 14, 2026
Police seized large amounts of marijuana and other THC-infused products during raids at three separate stores Tuesday, police said.
Medical marijuana dispensary coming to Talladega
by Rob Strickland Daily Home correspondent on March 13, 2026
An Ashland physician is one of only 9 doctors authorized to recommend medical cannabis for patients in Alabama, and Talladega will have one of the few dispensaries in the state.
New Texas THC rules could ban smokable hemp by March 31
by Faith Bugenhagen on March 12, 2026
New Texas health rules change how THC is measured in hemp products, a move that could effectively ban smokable hemp statewide.
Cannabis products grow in popularity, but pose risks. What to know about THC.
by Tammy Grubb on March 12, 2026
Federal laws set to take effect later this year could pose a threat to the state’s estimated $1 billion-plus THC industry.
Small businesses prepare for Ohio's hemp ban. ‘We’re the ones who suffer’
by , The Columbus Dispatch on March 12, 2026
Ohio CBD stores and breweries face an uncertain future as the state prepares to ban hemp and THC drinks.
‘Our market’s not fully rolled out’: Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland
by Cris Barrish on March 12, 2026
State officials contend the market will expand when new growers, manufacturers and retailers begin operating and prices become more competitive.
Colorado Weed Prices Reach a Sad New Low
by Thomas Mitchell on March 11, 2026
"The consumer largely doesn't care. They want big buds that are cheap and test high in THC."
Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31
by Nathan Bernier on March 11, 2026
New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%
First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota
by Nicole Ki on March 11, 2026
Minnesota’s “craft cannabis” market is starting to take shape as the first few products from small, independent producers make it to dispensary shelves. But producers say testing is proving to be the biggest obstacle.
Boston’s TD Garden owners suing nearby weed dispensary ‘The Boston Garden’ in trademark claim
by Harry Cockburn on March 10, 2026
Boston Garden stadium closed in 1995, was demolished in 1998, and its successor was named TD Garden
Eliminating Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry would be 'death blow,' costly to state
by Emma Murphy of Oklahoma Voice on March 10, 2026
During his State of the State address last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt called on lawmakers to send a ballot measure back to voters that would make medical marijuana illegal and shut down the industry.
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Colorado Tried To Ban Intoxicating Hemp. It Still Made Its Way Into Legal Weed
by Javier Hasse on March 26, 2026 at 6:46 pm
A new ProPublica investigation found that Colorado banned chemically converted intoxicating hemp on paper, but weak testing rules, enforcement gaps and industry carve-outs helped questionable products keep reaching consumers through the country’s oldest legal marijuana market. The post Colorado Tried To Ban Intoxicating Hemp. It Still Made Its Way Into Legal Weed first appeared on High Times.
High Times’ New Cannabis Docuseries Is Following The World Cup Into The Streets
by High Times on March 26, 2026 at 6:39 pm
A new series, Kicking Back, aims to explore the 2026 World Cup host cities through community, cannabis and the people who make both cultures matter. The post High Times’ New Cannabis Docuseries Is Following The World Cup Into The Streets first appeared on High Times.
The Last Garden: Maine’s Medical Cannabis Program Under Siege
by Rolando García on March 26, 2026 at 4:11 pm
Maine built one of the most vibrant, patient-driven medical cannabis markets in America. Now a contamination panic, a powerful tracking company and a regulatory crackdown threaten to squeeze it into something else entirely. The post The Last Garden: Maine’s Medical Cannabis Program Under Siege first appeared on High Times.
Big Alcohol’s Push to Save Hemp THC Drinks Comes With a Catch
by Javier Hasse on March 25, 2026 at 7:31 pm
As a federal ban nears, alcohol industry power players are pushing to keep hemp THC beverages alive by bringing them under their own regulatory system. The post Big Alcohol’s Push to Save Hemp THC Drinks Comes With a Catch first appeared on High Times.
Before the Jury Sided With Afroman, the Crowd Already Had
by Brett Churchill on March 25, 2026 at 6:41 pm
On a run of 2025 California dates, Afroman was already turning “Lemon Pound Cake,” weed-leaf guitar theatrics, and full-contact fan energy into something bigger than a nostalgia act. Afroman’s court win may have pushed him back into the headlines, but the road was already telling part of that story. Before a jury sided with the The post Before the Jury Sided With Afroman, the Crowd Already Had first appeared on High Times.
Legal Weed May Bounce Back In 2026. Small Operators Might Not
by Javier Hasse on March 25, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Whitney Economics projects legal cannabis sales will resume growing in 2026 after a rough 2025. But falling prices, weaker state performance and a more mature market raise a harder question for consumers and small operators alike: what kind of industry is this growth actually building? The post Legal Weed May Bounce Back In 2026. Small Operators Might Not first appeared on High Times.
He May Be the Only American Sent to Prison for the Pot Tax
by Ryan Richmond on March 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm
In this first-person commentary, Ryan Richmond argues that after marijuana charges failed, federal authorities turned to tax law—specifically Section 280E—to win the conviction that sent him to prison. The post He May Be the Only American Sent to Prison for the Pot Tax first appeared on High Times.
Legalization Was Bullshit for Frank Rogers. He’s Still in Prison.
by Bill Levers on March 24, 2026 at 9:15 pm
Legalization made room for brands, tax revenue, and respectability. For Frank Rogers, still serving time on a federal marijuana conspiracy case, it still hasn’t made room for freedom. The post Legalization Was Bullshit for Frank Rogers. He’s Still in Prison. first appeared on High Times.
Too $hort, Vic Mensa And More Pull Up For Season 2 Of ‘Spitfire With Shirley Ju’
by Javier Hasse on March 23, 2026 at 10:43 pm
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Meet the 19 Experts the UN Chose to Help Shape the Future of Drug Policy
by Sara Brittany Somerset on March 23, 2026 at 8:52 pm
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs’ new 19-member expert panel will help inform the UN’s 2029 global drug policy review, with potential consequences for cannabis regulation, harm reduction, treaty flexibility, and criminal justice reform worldwide. The post Meet the 19 Experts the UN Chose to Help Shape the Future of Drug Policy first appeared on High Times.

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