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Texas Senate Passes ‘Hemp Killing’ SB-6, Seeing Hope Dwindle for Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry

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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.
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
by Klutch Cannabis on August 15, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Klutch Cannabis, one of Ohio's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest...
How far should marijuana dispensaries be from schools? Ann Arbor revisiting question
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
by NORML on August 14, 2025
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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…
New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move
by KTAR.com on August 14, 2025
New York’s legal marijuana agency allowed dozens of cannabis dispensaries to open too close to schools after regulators misread state law and are now pushing for a legislative fix to prevent the pot shops from having to relocate.
New York Allowed Pot Shops to Open Too Close to Schools. Now They Might Have to Move
by 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 ...

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.
VYPR 4: Greater Control for a Faster ROI
on August 18, 2025 at 8:42 am
The New VYPR 4 delivers high-intensity, energy-efficient lighting designed for cannabis cultivation. With a low-profile build and a clear lens for easy cleaning and uniform light distribution, it fits seamlessly into tight indoor or greenhouse spaces. Replace HPS and boost yields, quality, and consistency across every growth stage with optimized spectrum and proven Fluence performance.
Top 5 Things to Know to Start a Commercial Cannabis Grow
on August 18, 2025 at 8:40 am
A veteran grower shares the most critical elements of planning that can make—or break—your success.
How AtlantiCann Increased Yields, Profitability With an LED Retrofit
on August 18, 2025 at 8:39 am
Switching from HPS to LEDs enhanced plant performance with up to a 30-percent gain in production, trimmed energy costs, and boosted margins in Canada’s competitive market.
From The Vault: The HIGH TIMES interview Allen Ginsberg (1992)
by High Times Vault on August 18, 2025 at 5:00 am
Count Beat poet Allen Ginsberg among the nation’s first hemp activists. After his seminal poem Howl thrust him into the national spotlight in 1956, Ginsberg began speaking out in favor of marijuana-law reform, gay rights and a myriad of other causes close to his heart. The post From The Vault: The HIGH TIMES interview Allen Ginsberg (1992) first appeared on High Times.
High Times Strains Of The Month: August 2025
by Jimi Devine on August 17, 2025 at 4:11 pm
Jimi Devine’s August picks are all killer. No filler. From PINK DIRT’s candy-gas punch to Zunicorn’s dreamy Z terps, these strains prove great genetics and craft growers still run the game. The post High Times Strains Of The Month: August 2025 first appeared on High Times.
Revelry NYC 2025: Inside New York’s Cannabis Culture & Industry Festival
by Kyle Rosner on August 16, 2025 at 4:53 pm
In just a few short years, Revelry NYC has become the cannabis event where New York’s culture, commerce, and community converge. This year, it’s taking over Pier 36 in Manhattan on September 12–13, 2025, and according to co-founder Lulu Tsui, it’s bigger, more inclusive, and more dialed-in than ever. As the Chief Experience Officer for The post Revelry NYC 2025: Inside New York’s Cannabis Culture & Industry Festival first appeared on High Times.
High Times Was The Most Influential Publication Of My Life
by James Loud on August 16, 2025 at 4:01 pm
James Loud revisits the raw roots of cannabis culture and the magazine that captured it: “We were in it for the high, for the relief, and for the connection.” The post High Times Was The Most Influential Publication Of My Life first appeared on High Times.
Book Review: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems
by High Times on August 15, 2025 at 9:03 pm
We read Veronica Castillo’s Cannabis Legacy Chronicles and loved it. A heartfelt six-year journey through cannabis culture and equity. The post Book Review: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems first appeared on High Times.
Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs
on August 15, 2025 at 5:11 pm
Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.
Klutch Cannabis Opening 5th Ohio Dispensary in Northfield
on August 15, 2025 at 6:03 am
The company’s new retail facility, located across from the MGM Casino and Racetrack, will officially open on Aug. 21.

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Can cannabis raise the risk of cancer?
by Anirban Mukhopadhyay on August 20, 2025
Scientists are piecing together how cannabis smoke may disarm the body's immune arsenal while activating cancer-linked pathways. But the potential links aren't yet completely understood.
United Airlines flight reportedly delayed after passenger smokes cannabis
by Amelia Neath on August 20, 2025
Crew did not want to risk being affected by secondhand smoke, so they deplaned and requested a new crew
Scotts Miracle-Gro looks to exit cannabis bet after boom-and-bust cycle: WSJ (SMG:NYSE)
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SIU to host 6th annual Hemp Cannabis Symposium
by Marsha Heller on August 20, 2025
The 6th Annual Hemp Cannabis Symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is set for Friday, September 19.
FLUENT Partners With Connected Cannabis at its New Cultivation Facility in New York
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Using Cannabis Seeds During The Beer Brewing Process 'Enhances The Nutritional Value,' Study Shows
by Aaron Houston on August 20, 2025
Adding hemp seeds to beer during the brewing process may enhance the alcoholic beverage’s nutritional value, scientists reported in a new government funded study. “The final product—beer or a barley wort-based beverage enriched with hemp seeds—is characterized by a unique sensory profile and the presence of biologically active compounds,” the paper says. “It combines the
Michigan regulators fine 29 cannabis businesses for numerous violations in July
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