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December 17, 2025

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Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug
by Reuters Staff on December 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana to ease federal restrictions, according to CNN, which cited a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official.
Red Lake Nation opening cannabis dispensaries in Thief River Falls, West St. Paul
by Kim Hyatt on December 16, 2025
The tribe is the sixth in Minnesota to sign a compact agreement with the state to allow off-reservation sales.
What Trump's reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks
by Luke Fountain on December 16, 2025
Reclassification to a Schedule III drug and possible Medicare coverage for pot could unlock new investment from pharmaceutical companies.
The rush is on to open marijuana dispensaries in Minnesota
by Nick Halter on December 16, 2025
With more than 1,000 businesses seeking legal marijuana licenses, concern grows for oversaturation.
Some dispensaries unexcited by potential marijuana reclassification, call for legalization
by Gold Meadows & KVAL.com Staff on December 16, 2025
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration could soon reclassify cannabis -- moving it from a Schedule I drug like heroin and LSD to a Schedule III drug, meaning
Kentucky's first medical marijuana dispensary opens
by Margaret Jackson on December 15, 2025
Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened nearly a year after the first patients received MMJ cards.
How the Trump marijuana rescheduling process works and what it does
by Chris Roberts on December 15, 2025
Cannabis and hemp THC companies stand to benefit if marijuana is reclassified to Schedule 3, but banking and investment needs more reform.
Lawmakers react to Trump's big cannabis news (Newsletter: December 15, 2025)
by Tom Angell on December 15, 2025
Congressional candidate pledges legalization bill on 1st day; AK psychedelics initiative; Study: Legal marijuana reduces suicide rates in older people Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… *Rattling the
Kentucky opens first medical cannabis dispensary after nearly year-long wait
by Web Staff on December 13, 2025
The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam becomes Kentucky's first fully-licensed medical marijuana facility, with Gov. Beshear sharing opening photos on social media
Alabama Officials Approve Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses, Readying Program For Sales To Start In 2026
by Marijuana Moment on December 13, 2025
“I am absolutely elated today because we’re on the cusp of having a working program.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Thursday approved three dispensary licenses, which members of the commission hailed as a critical step toward making medical cannabis available in Alabama nearly five years after the Legislature established the
Here is where Alabama’s first 12 medical marijuana dispensaries are planned
by Mike Cason | mcason@al.com on December 13, 2025
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by WDRB Digital Staff on December 12, 2025
The Post Dispensary is the first fully-approved and licensed medical dispensary in the state.
Licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Alabama approved
by shwnh01@gmail.com on December 12, 2025
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Petaluma’s first-ever brick-and-mortar cannabis store opens its doors
by Don Frances on December 12, 2025
“This is just the beginning of the next phase,” said James Clark, who with his wife Claire Firestone owns Farmhouse Artisan Market.
Alabama approves first MMJ dispensaries after years of delays
by Margaret Jackson on December 12, 2025
The Alabama medical marijuana market could finally open in the spring after regulators finally awarded dispensary permits.
First medical marijuana dispensary in Kentucky to open this weekend
by Matthew Keck on December 12, 2025
Kentucky is opening its first dispensary nearly a year after medical marijuana became legal in the state.
As Trump Nears Marijuana Announcement, Dispensary Owner Running For Congress Pledges To File Full Legalization Bill On First Day In Office
by Kyle Jaeger on December 12, 2025
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KY’s first medical marijuana dispensary to open this weekend. Product to be limited
by Aaron Mudd on December 12, 2025
Its supplier is a Lexington-area cultivator.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission unanimously votes to give dispensary licenses to 3 companies
by Taylor Lang on December 12, 2025
GP6, RJK and CCS would get their licenses on Jan. 8, 2026, more than two years after licenses were originally given to growers and transporters.
Alabama commission approves 3 licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries
by Jessica Umbro on December 11, 2025
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WATCH: Ice-T’s Wild MDMA Story, Guns, and the Truth About Legal Weed
by Javier Hasse on December 17, 2025 at 9:20 pm
“Anyone in jail for anything to do with cannabis should be set free.” Ice-T does not blink when he says it. He does not reach for qualifiers. He keeps talking. “It’s legal in enough places,” he adds. “That’s like having somebody in jail for alcohol after Prohibition.” We are on House of Haze, a High The post WATCH: Ice-T’s Wild MDMA Story, Guns, and the Truth About Legal Weed first appeared on High Times.
Florida Used Taxpayer Money to Kill Legal Weed
by Javier Hasse on December 17, 2025 at 4:15 pm
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration diverted more than $35 million in taxpayer funds that investigators say were used to influence last year’s ballot fights over abortion and recreational cannabis, according to a months-long investigation by the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times. The money, originally allocated for healthcare, child welfare and opioid recovery programs, was The post Florida Used Taxpayer Money to Kill Legal Weed first appeared on High Times.
Centennials List the Best Animes to Watch While High — and Your Faves Aren’t in It
by Hernán Panessi on December 16, 2025 at 8:49 pm
Centennials are redefining stoner anime culture as Gen Z moves past Millennial classics, choosing bold, chaotic shows for their trippy sessions. The post Centennials List the Best Animes to Watch While High — and Your Faves Aren’t in It first appeared on High Times.
Chile: Someone Slipped a Joint Into a Ballot (For the Third Time)
by Camila Berriex on December 16, 2025 at 2:36 pm
Poll workers in Chile were shocked to find a joint, cannabis seeds and written messages on a presidential ballot during the 2025 elections. The post Chile: Someone Slipped a Joint Into a Ballot (For the Third Time) first appeared on High Times.
After the Green Rush: The Sungrown Holdouts of Northern California
by Jackie Bryant on December 16, 2025 at 2:21 pm
Legacy farmers in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity are trading scale for trust, paperwork for cooperation, and high THC for terroir. The post After the Green Rush: The Sungrown Holdouts of Northern California first appeared on High Times.
Trump Says He’s ‘Looking Very Strongly’ at Cannabis Reform. The Catch Is What Comes After.
by Javier Hasse on December 15, 2025 at 11:03 pm
President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged on Monday that his administration is actively considering reclassifying cannabis under federal law, saying the current Schedule I status blocks medical and scientific research. “A lot of people want to see it, the reclassification, because it leads to tremendous amounts of research that can’t be done unless you reclassify,” Trump The post Trump Says He’s ‘Looking Very Strongly’ at Cannabis Reform. The Catch Is What Comes After. first appeared on High Times.
Trump Just Turned Fentanyl Into a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’ With New Executive Order
by Javier Hasse on December 15, 2025 at 10:46 pm
The president signed a new executive order classifying illicit fentanyl and its chemical precursors under the same legal framework used for chemical weapons. The post Trump Just Turned Fentanyl Into a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’ With New Executive Order first appeared on High Times.
Cannabis Rescheduling May Sound Like a Win. Here’s Why It’s Complicated
by Javier Hasse on December 15, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Rescheduling could ease taxes and acknowledge medical use, but it also raises serious questions about who wins, who loses and what still stays illegal. The post Cannabis Rescheduling May Sound Like a Win. Here’s Why It’s Complicated first appeared on High Times.
Rebuilding Trust in Pre-Rolls: Why Certification Matters More Than Ever
by Kyle Loucks on December 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm
No one likes a mids pre-roll that’s impossible to smoke. Could certification offer brands an opportunity to stand out in this crowded sector of the market? The post Rebuilding Trust in Pre-Rolls: Why Certification Matters More Than Ever first appeared on High Times.
Jessimae Peluso Didn’t Use Weed to Numb Grief — She Used It to Face It
by Javier Hasse on December 14, 2025 at 5:06 pm
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Cannabis bill gets lost in Christmas season
by Katie Castellani on December 18, 2025
Massachusetts House and Senate leaders have not tried to start negotiations after each body passed its own marijuana reform bill this year.
Trump expected to ease cannabis restrictions through executive order
by NBCNews on December 18, 2025
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would ease cannabis restrictions by reclassifying it with lower risk drugs. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin has more on the potential change.
Trump teases marijuana shift. Here's how it almost happened before
by Herb Scribner on December 18, 2025
Trump wouldn't be the first president to attempt reclassification.
What happens to leftover cannabis when a dispensary shuts down in Albuquerque?
by Robert Towne on December 18, 2025
UNM police detained 40-year-old Radar Garner on Friday for possessing about a pound of marijuana and one to two pounds of ultra-potent kief.
What reclassifying cannabis to Schedule III would mean
by NBCNews on December 17, 2025
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week that would fast-track the reclassification of cannabis. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin stopped by "Here's the Scoop" to talk about what that could mean for medical use.
RCMP not aware of fentanyl in illegal cannabis in Nova Scotia, despite premier's claims
by CBC on December 17, 2025
The Nova Scotia RCMP says it's not aware of any fentanyl-laced cannabis being sold by unauthorized cannabis retailers in the province, after the premier made this claim in a news conference last week. The claim raises tensions with Mi'kmaw communities amid a province-wide crackdown aimed largely at on-reserve cannabis dispensaries.
White House Confirms Trump Will 'Address Marijuana Rescheduling' Thursday, But Reported Details On Final Decision Are 'Speculation'
by Kyle Jaeger on December 17, 2025
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Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, sources say
by Aaron Navarro,Joe Walsh on December 17, 2025
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.

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