Alabama business owners brace for impact of new law reshaping state’s cannabis industry

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Police bust illegal Windsor weed shop, arrest man, seize $200K in pot
by Dave Waddell on June 3, 2025
24-year-old man facing multiple charges after officers from several police agencies bust illegal Windsor weed shop, seize $200K in pot.
Three new medical marijuana dispensaries set to open in New Orleans as industry expands
by Stephanie Riegel on June 2, 2025
Three new medical marijuana clinics are under construction in the New Orleans area, which, when completed, will double the number of dispensaries in the state's largest metro as usage becomes more widespread. But some neighbors have concerns.
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by https://www.facebook.com/* on June 2, 2025
Ever since New York began licensing recreational cannabis dispensaries three years ago, thousands of dispensary license applicants have been navigating bidding wars, artificially inflated rental charges, cash shortages and months-long legal delays to find and lock down legal real estate sites in the Big Apple for their marijuana retail operations.
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Kentucky Governor Launches Medical Marijuana Dispensary Map Ahead Of Market Launch And Waives Patient Renewal Fees
by Kyle Jaeger on May 29, 2025
The governor of Kentucky has announced a new online directory that lets people see where medical cannabis dispensaries will be opening near them—and he signed an executive order to waive renewal fees for patients who get their cards this year so that they don’t get charged again before retailers open. During a press briefing on Thursday,
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by Ben Adlin on May 26, 2025
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Dan Patrick announces deal with Texas House on medical marijuana expansion
by Isaac Yu on May 26, 2025
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White Earth Nation opens state’s first recreational cannabis dispensary outside tribal lands
by Mathew Holding Eagle III on May 24, 2025
A new tribal-state compact between Minnesota and the White Earth Nation reached earlier in the week laid oud guidelines necessary for the tribe to regulate and operate cannabis businesses outside the reservation.
Texas Senate moves to gut medical cannabis expansion after securing THC ban
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by Shaw Israel Izikson on May 23, 2025
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Oahu Dispensary and Provisions, a Hawaii-based CBD retailer, has filed a pro se lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii alleging that a supplier sold it products falsely represented as CBD but containing unlawful levels of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. The retailer claims this misrepresentation led to law enforcement
13 Minnesota cities and counties want to open government-run cannabis dispensaries
by Nicole Ki on May 23, 2025
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Fond du Lac Band opens first recreational cannabis dispensary in Cloquet
by Sophia Lauber on May 22, 2025
Fond du Lac representatives are excited about the economic opportunity the dispensary gives the tribe.
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by Emily Baude on May 22, 2025
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FLUENT Expands Indoor Cultivation Footprint in Florida
on June 3, 2025 at 1:22 pm
The cannabis company completed its first planting at its Rosa facility in Tampa, adding 9,200 square feet of indoor canopy.
Vangst Acquires Se7en Staffing
on June 3, 2025 at 12:40 pm
The cannabis industry hiring platform is merging with the Missouri-based staffing agency in a national expansion effort.
Texas Hemp Advocates Deliver 118,000+ Signatures to Governor to Stop SB 3
on June 3, 2025 at 12:29 pm
Veterans, business owners, farmers and industry leaders are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ‘flawed’ legislation that would ban hemp products.
A Conversation on Commercial Cannabis Breeding
on June 3, 2025 at 10:41 am
Breeding goes beyond simply crossing the two most popular cultivars and giving the offspring a catchy name.
The Goods THC Launches Connecticut Cannabis Cultivation Facility
on June 3, 2025 at 8:14 am
The social equity operator’s 32,000-square-foot facility in Hartford features seven flowering rooms, partnering with Cookies and Tyson 2.0.
Ohio House Lawmakers Consider Bill to Eviscerate Voter-Approved Cannabis Law
on June 3, 2025 at 6:25 am
The Senate-passed legislation would recriminalize certain aspects of legalization and eliminate the state’s social equity licenses and jobs program.
Texas Governor Has 20 Days to Act on Bills to Expand Medical Cannabis, Ban Hemp THC
on June 2, 2025 at 4:58 pm
As the Legislature adjourns, the fate of the state’s medical cannabis and hemp laws rests with Gov. Greg Abbott’s pen.
Trulieve Launches ‘Roll-Up for Justice’ Campaign to Support Mission [Green]
on June 2, 2025 at 1:25 pm
The cannabis company’s customers in five states can support the initiative by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar.
TerrAscend’s Chief Financial Officer is Stepping Down
on June 2, 2025 at 1:15 pm
Keith Stauffer will resign next month, as the cannabis company transitions the CFO role in an interim capacity.
Oregon Cannabis Companies No Longer Need Labor Peace Agreements to Renew Licenses
on May 30, 2025 at 5:57 pm
The state’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission announced the voter-approved requirement no longer applies after a conflicting federal court ruling.
Cresco Labs Delivers $30 Million in Q1 Operating Cash Flow
on May 30, 2025 at 12:35 pm
The cannabis company also reported $166 million in first-quarter revenue with ‘flexibility and financial strength’ to start the year.
The Cannabist Co. Completes Previously Announced Plan of Arrangement
on May 30, 2025 at 12:14 pm
The arrangement resulted, in part, in the exchange of outstanding senior secured convertible notes and senior secured first-lien notes.
Texas Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill After Banning Hemp Products
on May 29, 2025 at 5:46 pm
The legislation would add qualifying conditions, including chronic pain, while requiring that more businesses be licensed throughout the state.
UCLA Report Reveals Unsafe Working Conditions, Wage Theft in California Cannabis Industry
on May 29, 2025 at 12:36 pm
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ACT Launches Webinar Series to Help US Growers Modernize Greenhouse Production
on May 29, 2025 at 7:25 am
The webinar series aims to support growers through integrated climate, lighting and irrigation solutions.
C3 Industries Appoints 4 Strategic Executives to Retail Leadership Team
on May 28, 2025 at 2:01 pm
The multistate cannabis operator is assembling a ‘dream team’ of cannabis retail operators to accelerate the company’s High Profile brand growth.
Cresco Labs Opens New Sunnyside Dispensary in Pennsylvania
on May 28, 2025 at 12:53 pm
The medical cannabis retail facility in Beaver Falls is the company’s 16th location in the state.
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Numb Launches Industry-First THCa Live Rosin Syringe – A Precision Tool for the Modern Consumer
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The team behind the recently released The Pocket Dab introduces a first-of-its-kind, precision-dose glass pre-filled syringe.
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on May 28, 2025 at 8:04 am
The states—both absent of high-THC medical cannabis programs—took prohibition approaches to intoxicating hemp products, as did Alabama.
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Offers New Plan to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
on May 27, 2025 at 3:36 pm
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MediPharm Labs Expands Novel Cannabis Metered Dose Portfolio in EU, UK
on May 27, 2025 at 12:20 pm
The company began producing its first order for the international expansion under a sales and distribution agreement with Blackpoint.
5 Talks to Have Now to Avoid a Bad Business Breakup Later
on May 23, 2025 at 1:48 pm
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All 4Front Subsidiaries File for Court-Appointed Receiver
on May 23, 2025 at 12:42 pm
The company intends to continue operating during the receivership process and hopes the process will generate value for stakeholders.
Curaleaf Opens 67th Florida Dispensary in Punta Gorda
on May 23, 2025 at 12:13 pm
The cannabis company’s latest retail facility expands its national footprint to 153 stores across 14 states.

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Kentucky State Auditor updates her investigation into medical cannabis lottery
by Jose Zozaya on June 4, 2025
Some small business owners felt they had an expensive uphill battle to file applications in the hopes they'd get a license. State Auditor Allison Ball said these and other complaints about influence from out-of-state companies compelled her to investigate the lottery process.
Gov. Josh Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC
by WRAL on June 4, 2025
In an exclusive interview with WRAL's Lena Tillett on Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called for statewide regulations to legalize THC-intoxicating products and announced the creation of a new state advisory council to explore methods to legalize products containing THC.
Lawmakers say CT's cannabis industry is suffering as they OK tougher penalties for unlicensed sales
by Ken Dixon on June 3, 2025
The maximum legal potency of cannabis flower could increase from the current 30 percent, to 35 percent under the bill.
Stein launches cannabis task force to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC
by Joshua Davis on June 3, 2025
Gov. Josh Stein is also examining the possibility of expunctions for past marijuana offenses.
Doc Talk: Recreational use of cannabis and its misconceptions
by ABC30 Fresno on June 3, 2025
It was once known as the gateway drug but with the legalization of marijuana in certain states, recreational use has risen.
Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC
by WRAL on June 3, 2025
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is also examining the possibility of expunctions for past marijuana offenses. But full legalization of marijuana in the state would require approval from the Republican-led legislature.
More seniors are using cannabis than ever before despite health risks, research shows
by Angelica Stabile on June 3, 2025
Researchers warn of increased cannabis use among older US adults, as experts link it to health risks and complications in chronic disease management.
Video Cannabis use on the rise among seniors study shows
by ABC News on June 3, 2025
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the study and risks seniors should be aware of while using cannabis.

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