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David Sergi, Attorney for Texas-based Scorpion Smoke Shop Announces Full Resolution of Civil Forfeiture and Confirmation of No Criminal Charges […]

A 13-week forecast and clear payment terms can help cultivators cover costs from planting through the final buyer payment. The post Mapping the Cash […]

A former advisor to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused Susie Wiles, President Trump’s former chief of staff, of guiding White House […]

State Democrats, who will control the House, filed bills to legalize and regulate cannabis for those 21 and older in the Lone Star State.

“The commission remains focused on advancing this work in a deliberate and responsible manner, with the goal of establishing a functional, […]

“THC taxes, aiming squarely at cannabis’s main intoxicating molecule, are stable; they keep nudging against intoxication and rising potency, even […]

Snoop Dogg is bringing Tha Dogg House to Barcelona, marking his third European location. The members-only cannabis club joins a growing wave of […]

North Carolina is poised to substantially reform its marijuana laws following last week’s midterm elections in which Democrats won control of at […]

Texas Democrats filed bills to legalize recreational cannabis, letting adults 21 and older possess 2 ounces, grow 12 plants and buy from licensed […]

The new findings highlight improved product standards that exceed California’s current testing requirements.

Brave Hearts and Mean Gene join Arcana’s platform for collaborative breeding and commercialization.

“The industry’s pursuit of Republican gatekeepers has come at the expense of priorities such as patient protections, home cultivation and social […]

The Democratic coalition called on US lawmakers to pass the legislation in the lame-duck session so cannabis ‘businesses can bank like everyone […]

Ed Rosenthal, Ethan Nadelmann and Lanny Swerdlow look back on the 1996 vote that made California the first medical cannabis state, and on why […]

A coalition of 16 governors from across the U.S. is calling on Congress to pass legislation to increase marijuana businesses’ access to banks, […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome TerrAscend (TSX: TSND) Executive Chairman Jason […]

Four years after the Taliban banned opium cultivation, Afghanistan’s poppy-growing area has increased 330% in a single year, while estimated opium […]

New Trulieve-branded kiosk offers qualified patients product access, education and personalized guidance.

Just one week after the midterm elections put Texas Democrats in control of statewide offices and gave the party a majority in the House of […]

Germany and Canada are the only jurisdictions in which competition law clearance was required.

Descendants of the famed World War II commander have turned a Massachusetts family farm into a 55-employee cannabis business committed to hiring […]

New Hampshire Democratic lawmakers are discussing plans to use their newly won majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives to legalize […]

FDA’s late hemp guidance; TX marijuana reform prospects; MO regulators’ interstate cannabis commerce warning; NC marijuana op-ed Subscribe to […]

Beginning Thursday, hemp-derived THC products, including delta-8 and THCA products, will be classified as “marijuana” in Missouri and only […]

Six Michigan communities voted on Election Day on local cannabis business operations, MLive reports. Four of the communities voted to expand or allow […]

Workers at Zen Leaf Dispensary in Highland Park, Illinois, last week received final approval to decertify their membership in the United Food and […]

A five-lab study found that some calibration vials measured differently from what their labels stated, a discrepancy that can carry through to […]

In a statement shared with High Times, Willie Nelson called the federal hemp ban a blow to farmers and patients and asked Congress to regulate hemp […]

The letter accompanied the release of the company’s third-quarter financial results.

CEO Ryan Ross says the state’s Nov. 12 planned prohibition is harsher than the federal law and will push demand to illicit sellers.

Banned pesticides as well as toxic ingredients due to be outlawed in 2028 were found in almost half of 49 California cannabis products screened by […]

Spain becomes the second European country in Tha Dogg House’s global expansion.

Brands now get verified retailer sales and daily-refreshed menu data in one place, for a more complete picture of their market. Headset now gives […]

The plaintiffs filed for a temporary restraining order and an injunction to prevent the Illinois Hemp Act from taking effect on Nov. 12, 2026.

On the Senior Savvy Cannabis podcast, the RAW founder explains why he turned away investors, what the Cannabis Cup comeback taught him and why […]

Cannabis Media Council launches “50 Years of Vision” campaign with partner NORML to celebrate Alice O’Leary Randall’s Project 50 archive.

Texas’s incoming Democratic lieutenant governor says there are a number of different options for how the state can move forward with enacting […]

The facility in British Columbia will allow the cannabis company to preserve, propagate and develop 500-plus cultivars.

Emails obtained by Politico show lobbyists for Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors and Diageo urging state attorneys general to oppose delaying federal hemp […]

The state’s Division of Cannabis Regulation cautioned licensees not to participate in interstate commerce under a federal Schedule III listing.

U.S. military veterans and first responders attended a weeklong retreat featuring ayahuasca ceremonies, psychological support, and group activities. […]

Investing In Marijuana Stocks: Market Risks Catalysts And Concerns   Marijuana stocks… The post Marijuana Stocks In 2027: New Risks And […]

“Lawmakers have a new opportunity and a bipartisan path forward to regulate all THC products in the state and finally deliver the reform voters […]

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced last week that her office is suing four retailers for allegedly selling illegal THC products […]

More than 30,000 patients have registered for the Kentucky medical cannabis program, WNKY reports. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman (D) announced the […]

Hawaii grower Aaron Zeeman documented 144 rituals of the prohibition era in a self-published book. He says the ones built around hiding are the first […]

In America, the smell of a joint can mean a citation, an eviction or nothing at all. Jimi Devine and David Downs on how cannabis odor still tracks […]

Only a handful of medical cannabis operators have publicly announced the DEA recognized their dispensaries as federally legal. And no MMJ operator in […]

A facility running GrowPros Chameleon 4 channel lights cut its flower cycle from 63 days to 48. In December, blind judges decide whether the quality […]

Growers without a cannabis license face civil and criminal penalties for holding flower after Nov. 12. Hemp farms are running out of time. Illinois […]

For the last decade, the annual International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Berlin has served as the world’s premier meeting point for […]

The company reports 30% net revenue growth in cannabis segment, 18% growth in Canada medical cannabis revenue and 17% growth in Canada adult-use […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome Organigram Global (NASDAQ: OGI) CEO James Yamanaka […]

The midterm elections mean Texas has a golden opportunity to legalize cannabis, and create an industry bigger and better than any other state’s. How […]

An ancient burial mound uncovered in Siberia has revealed the oldest known evidence of humans using cannabis for its psychoactive effects, Reuters […]

The European Court of Justice, the EU’s highest court, ruled this week that CBD-infused edibles and foods can’t be labeled organic because the […]

Missouri’s attorney general accuses four retailers of selling over-limit THC products as hemp while posing as licensed dispensaries. Missouri AG sues […]

Michigan cannabis operators backed a Republican candidate for governor after he pledged to cut a new wholesale tax, but are hopeful a Democratic […]

Zen Leaf Dispensary employees overwhelmingly vote to remove the union.

Legislative efforts to legalize marijuana for medical and adult purposes in several states received a boost following Tuesday’s midterm election […]

State-licensed operators who sell adult-use cannabis products, or who hold dual licensure, do not yet appear to be eligible to receive federal […]

In trying to solve one problem, with revised federal hemp regulations set to take effect Dec. 11, lawmakers failed to understand the plant’s […]

Simply Pure Trenton, the locally owned dispensary in Ewing Township, New Jersey, is expanding their Green Wednesday sale to last all week long, and […]

Voters’ decision came just months after data became public showing a nearly 1,200 percent rise in marijuana possession arrests citywide. The post […]

Researchers determined, “Labels do not consistently predict genetic ancestry, major cannabinoid content, terpene profile, or human outcomes.” The […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell watch cannabis news react to a sweeping set of midterm […]

Pax resisted all-in-one cannabis vapes. Laura Fogelman explains how the Pax Trip uses ocean-bound plastic to tackle sustainability. Why […]

The combined company debuts its new name ahead of Hall of Flowers with 48 leading brands, 975 active stores, three service tiers and a technology […]

The industry organization said Texas voters ‘delivered a powerful message’ in ousting Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

The company’s local agricultural film production brings technical expertise and manufacturing closer to American growers, distributors and […]

The cannabis company’s MÜV retail facility will serve medical patients in Nassau County, expanding its footprint to 164 stores nationwide.

CONBUD believes legalization wasn’t just about making cannabis legal. It was about creating opportunity for the people that carried the weight of […]

Voters in Houston, Texas on Tuesday approved a ballot measure instructing the police department to deprioritize enforcement of misdemeanor cannabis […]

An email that appeared to have been sent Saturday by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission claiming to lift all restrictions on THCA and other […]

The cannabis company’s enhanced premium offer remains outstanding.

The company agreed to acquire Aurora for C$7.80 per Aurora common share, representing a 93% premium to its unaffected share price and a 21% premium […]

The company entered into the amendment in connection with its plan of arrangement with Vireo Growth Inc.

Democratic politicians who support marijuana legalization won key races across the country on Election Night. Major progress in Congress and in the […]

The cannabis company was granted registration for its retail facilities under the DEA’s initial Schedule III approvals.

Voters elected the party’s first government trifecta in 16 years, providing cannabis advocates optimism that policy reform is on the horizon.

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell react to Organigram’s bid for Aurora Cannabis, backed by […]

The 2026 midterm elections delivered major wins for cannabis legalization in Texas and Massachusetts. Democratic trifectas in Pennsylvania and […]

The state’s Democrats gained control of the upper chamber for the first time in more than three decades, paving the way to legalize adult-use […]

Federal rescheduling is uncertain, and hemp faces a Dec. 11 deadline. MJBizCon speakers share how cannabis businesses can plan for 2027. Plan, […]

We’re turning back the clock, Pod Squad! ⏪This week, we’re revisiting the FIRST appearance of Hollywood writer, comic book creator, journalist, and […]

In an landslide Election Night victory for legal cannabis, more than 75% of Massachusetts voters rejected a repeal of adult-use sales. Historic […]

Idaho voters blocked a constitutional amendment proposed by lawmakers that would have removed the ability of citizens to initiate ballot measures to […]

Ten years after legalizing adult-use cannabis, the Bay State voters rejected a prohibitionist proposal, Question 8, which aimed to wipe out the […]

While there are no marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in the 2026 midterm elections, cannabis is still the costliest campaign question in […]

The cannabis company was granted registration for certain retail facilities as part of the DEA’s initial approvals.

With no debt on its balance sheet, the company enters its 50th year independent and built to scale.

Regulators can fine MMJ businesses $500 per violation for edible packaging that appeals to kids, but processors say guidance is vague. Oklahoma […]

Organigram’s agreement to acquire Aurora follows Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid as consolidation pressure builds across cannabis industry. […]

In today’s Trade To Black podcast presented by Flowhub, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome Jushi Holdings (CSE: JUSH) Chairman and CEO Jim […]

The cannabis company’s latest RISE Dispensary marks its first retail facility in Polk County.

The Drug Enforcement Administration approved the company’s applications to register 41 dispensaries under a Schedule III listing in the Sunshine […]

Tilray Brands expects $10 million in annualized savings from consolidating Canadian cultivation and pre-roll operations. Tilray consolidates Canadian […]

More than 6,000 cannabis operators filed “timely” applications for registration with the DEA, which has granted recognition to more than 900 […]

The acquisition expands the company’s New Jersey footprint to four dispensaries.

The company’s new strategy to strengthen its operations and drive profitable growth includes roughly US$10 million in annualized cost savings.