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A California appellate court last week ruled that some felony cannabis convictions may be reduced to misdemeanors, reversing the decision from a […]

A new lawsuit has been filed to overturn Texas’ smokable hemp-derived THC product ban, WFAA reports. In the lawsuit, the Texas Hemp […]

Workers at the Greenlight Marijuana Dispensary in Joplin, Missouri, voted to unionize, joining the UFCW Local 2. The 21 workers said they organized […]

Colombia exoticz, ARCANN, Lucas Cifuentes and fasito420 took top honors at the first High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Argentina. Full results. […]

A review of 1,653 California retail licenses finds 81% of social equity holders are active versus 76% for nonequity licenses. California social […]

Pierce Township’s attempt to collect 4.5% of cannabis retailers’ annual gross as a condition of being allowed to operate amounts to illegal […]

The ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce will kick off the Halloween-themed celebration on Oct. 30.

The voice of the province’s licensed cannabis producers is embracing the new government’s commitment to cannabis economic development.

“Any changes to federal law or guidance could affect the requirements applicable to these products.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current […]

The combined company would operate two distinct businesses under one parent: Opifex’s creator-economy platform and Safe Harbor’s established […]

Just days after praising their latest White House dinner, Trump turned on the comedian over his cannabis use, adding another twist to his complicated […]

Latin America’s biggest cannabis fair hits São Paulo November 20 to 22, as Brazil crosses one million medical patients and turns its attention to […]

Republican Rep. Jay DeBoyer announced his plans to introduce legislation to reevaluate the tax and provide licensed businesses with interim relief.

“That may apply not only to Parkinson’s, but also neuropsychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety.” By Noah Daly, Psychedelic State(s) […]

The 13th edition of ExpoCannabis Uruguay hits Montevideo December 5 and 6, with CBD neuroscience, a hempcrete demo and a workshop on cannabis club […]

Cannabis businesses already collect enormous amounts of data. Learn how AI is helping operators turn that information into faster decisions, stronger […]

Voters in Massachusetts could be forgiven for being confused about how to cast their November ballots on an initiative that proposes to roll back the […]

Ten years into its medical program, Puerto Rico moves close to $200 million a year in legal cannabis. On December 5, it hosts its first High Times […]

Curaleaf’s unsuccessful application confirms Aurora’s ATM program is compliant with securities laws amid hostile takeover bid.

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Director Adria Berry said last week that she is stepping down. She has helped oversee the industry since Gov. […]

The Council of the European Union last week approved creating a universal hemp framework to harmonize hemp industry regulations and address […]

One out of four people who consume marijuana say that are more likely to purchase a gun in light of a recent Supreme Court decision to uphold the […]

“Rescheduling should not become another step toward building a lucrative market that leaves that promise behind.” By Sasha Nutgent, Housing Works […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales welcomes Dentons cannabis attorney Eric Berlin to break down a major ruling in […]

President Donald Trump says marijuana is “very bad” for Bill Maher’s health, using his longest-ever post on Truth Social to call the comedian a […]

Booker slams DEA medical marijuana biz registration policy; NH governor candidates debate cannabis; Study: Marijuana doesn’t cause violence […]

Clear procedures help employees catch inventory errors early, maintain accurate records, and prevent small mistakes from causing bigger problems […]

“The high rises quickly at low doses, but extra THC soon adds less and less, which backs the advice to start low and go slow.” By Isabella […]

Kelly Dragonfly, a midwife and death worker in rural British Columbia, says she’s found her medicine in a translucent green crystal made from clove […]

La primera edición impresa de High Times creada originalmente en español llega con Duki y su cultivador Maula en tapa, entrevista de Hernán […]

“Ice cream sales rise and fall alongside drownings, yet nobody thinks ice cream causes drowning. Hot weather makes people eat more ice cream and […]

F1 seed, triploids, genomic testing and gene editing are reshaping cannabis breeding. Jorge Cervantes and three co-authors explain what each tool […]

“Ownership-based analyses would provide a more comprehensive assessment of market structure by evaluating concentration across common ownership […]

A hemp group and manufacturer oppose rules that count THCA against the legal THC limit and add tougher testing, labeling and fee mandates. Texas hemp […]

Oklahoma’s marijuana czar announced her departure this week, leaving a much-reduced industry in her wake – and unanswered questions about its […]

The Stop the Repeal Campaign expressed gratitude for the mayor’s support to defeat an anti-cannabis legalization ballot question in Massachusetts.

When Chris Faraone learned that petition circulators were gathering signatures outside Massachusetts retailers to put recreational cannabis back on […]

Yet another Massachusetts poll found that voters seem poised to reject Question 8, which seeks to repeal the state’s adult-use cannabis industry […]

Section 781 leaves one question open: How will a seed’s status be verified? 59% of buyers would buy seeds before the change, even without plans to […]

The medical cannabis retail facility marks the company’s 83rd location nationwide.

The new adult-use retail facility is the company’s 10th location in the state.

The company’s Rowley and Framingham dispensaries marked their first anniversaries following record-breaking September sales.

Cannabis retailers should start to think more like smoke shops in order to consistently attract customers and build value beyond THC products. How […]

Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas (D) of Portsmouth was taken into federal custody Thursday and indicted on charges of racketeering and money […]

New York’s first adult-use nursery license window opens Nov. 5, creating a wholesale-only tier for seeds, clones and immature plants. New York to […]

The Trump Justice Department has charged a Virginia state lawmaker and six others on federal drug charges stemming from an allegedly illegal hemp THC […]

Extracted in less than one hour from harvest with no stems or leaves, the new Flower Derived Terpenes raise the bar for terpene quality, aroma and […]

Every year, cannabis operators lose product, face regulatory action, or pay out-of-pocket to replace noncompliant packaging – not because they didn’t […]

Leafly’s 2026 cannabis voter guide for the midterms is the only plan you need to protect your access to cannabis this election. The post Cannabis […]

Administrative Law Judge Derek C. Julius found no justification to reopen the hearing. Rather, he declared that he will “admit the GAO report into […]

The judge granted a motion for written legal arguments on a recent GAO report to be included in the record, but he won’t allow new testimony or […]

Patients who received a single dose of the cannabis tincture consumed about half the morphine dose as compared to those who received placebo. The […]

The RAND study concludes, “On net, legalization produces reductions in crime.” The post RAND Study: Marijuana Legalization Results in Less Overall […]

Polling by Suffolk University and The Boston Globe finds that over 70 percent of voters intend to vote against Question 8. The post Massachusetts: […]

New federal hemp restrictions are approaching. One longtime hemp manufacturer argues prohibition won’t erase demand. It will redirect it. […]

“Missouri’s regulated cannabis market is effectively meeting demand and has successfully transitioned into a mature, competitive marketplace,” the […]

The FDA granted the cannabis drug ‘Breakthrough Therapy Designation’ following the completion of successful Phase 3 trials in Europe. The post New […]

From Puffcon to Humboldt, David Downs picks the 10 flowers worth hunting this harvest season, including Hash Burger, Whitethorn Rose and a real-deal […]

The third-party offer was made directly to the company’s shareholders, as Decibel’s management and board will not tender the offer.

The results are from a survey of 7,913 medicinal cannabis patients, almost 90% of whom have experience with both the illegal market and medicinal […]

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The Drug Enforcement Administration urged the judge to squash an anti-rescheduling motion to reopen the hearing for new testimony and discovery.

Facility design consultant Jeremy Shechter talks about the mistakes that cost cultivators most: system flow, HVAC vendors and labor. Design mistakes […]

Nearly 80% of cannabis consumers say that a candidate’s view on cannabis policy will determine whether they will vote for them during November’s […]

UPS has updated its hemp shipping policies as new federal rules prohibiting THC-rich hemp products are set to take effect later this year. Beginning […]

Aurora Cannabis Inc. is urging its shareholders to reject Curaleaf Holdings Inc.’s revised hostile takeover bid, saying the proposal […]

Nebraska’s four licensed medical cannabis cultivators want regulators to revise testing rules and change the fee structure. Nebraska cannabis […]

A subsidiary of Vireo Growth purchased from its landlord a major Florida “cannabis cultivation campus” to supply its 108 dispensaries in the state. […]

“When will the institutions show up?” They’re already here. Trulieve Cannabis has crossed a threshold long closed to most U.S. plant-touching […]

The looming federal hemp ban is discouraging healthcare organizations from participating in a Trump administration effort to offer reimbursements for […]

The cannabis company opened its third Garden Dispensary in Colerain Township, continuing its commitment to accessible, elevated retail experiences.

The state’s second-largest city is encouraging voters to reject a prohibitionist ballot measure, as two new polls show ‘little appetite for going […]

A state-licensed, third-party lab tested a commercial batch from the FX-8 flower infusion machine. The pharmaceutical limit for an evenly mixed blend […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome back Rubicon Organics (TSXV: ROMJ) CEO Margaret […]

WE’RE GOING BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN!On October 18, 2024, DTF: Discover the Flow officially kicked off its journey with our very first guest, the […]

Come along on an Emerald Triangle road trip with Lindsay MaHarry to see some of the coolest genetics coming out of harvest. The post Harvest road […]

Colorado cannabis regulators are too slow and rules too lax to keep potentially contaminated cannabis products from reaching store shelves, a new […]

Missouri consumers mostly buy flower, and legal cannabis sales are spread evenly statewide, according to a state-sponsored study. Missouri’s legal […]

The company remains listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol SHFS.

Curaleaf Holdings is evading a $31.8 million judgment after arguing in federal court that cannabis contracts are federally illegal and can’t be […]

The new platform moves packaging procurement beyond email, spreadsheets and manual quotes with instant artwork analysis, multi-path pricing and […]

Companies planning to ship their plants or products through the private mail carrier will need to abide by new terms and conditions starting Dec. 11.

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The latest store opens through Ascend’s social equity partnership program with New Jersey entrepreneur and community advocate Michael Santana.

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell get a sneak preview of earnings season, starting with […]

The new location brings the company’s Florida footprint to 80 stores and 190 nationwide.

SIVA Capital examines the competing interests behind the hemp fight and proposes a targeted legislative framework for CBD, THC beverages and […]

Aurora turned down Curaleaf’s latest proposal without talks. Curaleaf says the offer carried a 217% premium when cash is excluded. Curaleaf pushes […]

The latest poll shows no issue unites Massachusetts voters like keeping adult-use cannabis sales legal. Latest poll shows Massachusetts adult-use […]

How CO₂ distribution, humidity control and environmental monitoring influence crop performance, operating costs and worker safety. The post Why […]

The union responded to a lawsuit, calling on The Cannabis Place and Osbert Orduña to fully include employees in their commitment to equity.

The cannabis company responded to Aurora’s Oct. 14 rejection of its amended takeover bid.

Lawmakers advanced a pair of bills to delay the prohibition of intoxicating hemp products and to levy hefty fines on stores selling unregulated […]

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New York now requires suppliers to report unpaid net-30 invoices within seven days. Retailers say smaller orders mean lost discounts. New York […]

It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 […]

The CEO of an Oregon-based vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator has been charged with federal tax fraud. Controversial Oregon cannabis […]

New Jersey’s top Senate Democrat and Republican back bill to fine unlicensed cannabis sellers $10,000 to $250,000 and shut repeat offenders. […]

The companies are building on a successful collaboration in Florida through a new licensing agreement that expands access to proprietary genetics.

The company’s new RISE Dispensary deepens its Marion County roots, where its Ocala cultivation and production facility is located.