Skill games, marijuana advocates react to Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal
During his budget address, Governor Shapiro reintroduced the idea of taxing skill games and legalizing recreational marijuana for adult use to bring in more revenue.HARRISBURG, Pa. — What’s old is…
NJ town will allow weed shop to open, which one resident says will ‘bring shame and pain’
One retail marijuana dispensary will be allowed to open in South River, the Borough Council voted on Monday. One retail marijuana dispensary will be allowed to open in South River, the…
Hemp Mushroom Coffins and the Future of Sustainable Burial
[[{"value":"On this episode we talk to Max Justice from Setas Mushrooms — the innovator behind MyCoffin, biodegradable coffins made of mycelium and industrial hemp.Justice is the co-founder and CEO of…
Illinois Cannabis Sales Exceeded $2 billion in 2024
[[{"value":" Illinois released sales figures for adult-use cannabis in December today, a bit later than normal. They were up 2.7% sequentially to $153.2 million. On a per-day basis, sales fell slightly. The year-over-year…
Minnesota to begin accepting cannabis business applications later this month
[[{"value":"The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced Tuesday it would open its application window for cannabis business licenses starting Feb. 18 through March 14 as the state's cannabis industry…
Best Weed in America? Why Cannabis Lovers Are Flocking to Chronic Guru
[[{"value":"The Small-Batch Cannabis Revolution is Here - and Chronic Guru is Leading the ChargeChronic Guru, a family-owned, small-batch cannabis brand, is quickly becoming the go-to choice for cannabis lovers nationwide.…
ASP TROOPERS SEIZE OVER A TON OF ILLEGAL MARIJUANA ON I-40 IN CRAWFORD COUNTY – Arkansas Department of Public Safety
February 4, 2025 VAN BUREN, Ark. — On Monday, February 3, 2025, around 12:45 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) confiscated 2,872 pounds of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop on…
ASP seize over a ton of marijuana on I-40
The Arkansas State Police seized 2,872 pounds of marijuana on Monday afternoon during a traffic stop on I-40.VAN BUREN, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police seized 2,872 pounds of marijuana…
Arkansas State Police seizes more than a ton of illegal marijuana on Interstate 40 in Crawford County
Arkansas State Police seized more than a ton of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Crawford County on Monday. Arkansas State Police seized more than a ton…
Pennsylvania governor expected to reprise support for recreational marijuana, seek money for SEPTA, schools
[[{"value":"Local News Updated on: February 4, 2025 / 11:33 AM EST / AP Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when…
Even where weed is legal, product safety isn’t guaranteed
[["value":" Joe Ciulla handles Ript gummies before they're packaged at the Ripple Cannabis Co.'s production facility in Commerce City, Colo. Kevn J. Beaty/Denverite Kevn J. Beaty/Denverite Justin Singer makes edible…
Exploring the Latest Medical Cannabis Research: Insights from Healer’s First 2025 Webinar
From the January 2025 Healer webinar | Image Credit: © Healer.comOn January 29, 2025, Dustin Sulak, DO, founder of Healer, a cannabis education and product resource, presented an analysis of five…
Trigg Fiscal Court Says ‘No’ To Medical Cannabis For Its Employees
In a 6-1 vote Monday night, Trigg County’s Fiscal Court moved a resolution through — exercising its right to deny medical cannabis accommodations to any of its current and/or future…
Regulators Issue Advisory On Contaminated Marijuana
[[{"value":" "}]] State cannabis regulators warned Monday a slew of products, including marijuana flowers and pre-rolls, sold in recent months are contaminated or potentially contaminated. Read More
Village Farms International Commences Sales at Leli Holland Subsidiary in Netherlands
[PRESS RELEASE] – ORLANDO, Fla. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 3, 2025 – Village Farms International Inc. announced it has begun processing orders and deliveries at its wholly-owned Leli Holland…
STIIIZY Expands to New York: A Bold Move for the Cannabis Lifestyle Brand
[[{"value":" Photos courtesy of STIIIZY Table of Contents Show From Los Angeles Roots to a Bi-Coastal PresenceWhat to Expect: STIIIZY’s Signature ProductsWhy New York?A Strategic Expansion PlanThe Impact on New…
Marijuana packaged for sale seized during stop
[[{"value":"ROANOKE RAPIDS — At about 9 p.m. on Jan. 31, Deputy D. Bybee with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in reference to a vehicle code violation…
Cannabis Client Alert – Week of February 3, 2025
[[{"value":"In this week’s edition:President Trump’s Nominee for Attorney General Refuses to Disclose Position on Cannabis Rescheduling; Acting Head of DEA Claims Cannabis Is a “Gateway Drug”; Nominee to Lead DHHS…
3 indicted for illegal marijuana grow operations
[[{"value":" "}]] The charges include conspiracy to manufacture and distribute, possession with intent to distribute and polluting a waterway. Read More
Recreational marijuana likely returning to 2026 ballot
Photo courtesy: Adobe StockWhile Amendment 3 may not have passed, the vision for legalized recreational marijuana in Florida is not dead. In fact, recreational marijuana could return on ballots as…
When can cannabis businesses challenge compliance standards?
A potential risk of cannabis product development is that state regulators will determine the new product does not comply with existing standards. A potential risk of cannabis product development is that…
Canadian CEO sues US agencies over harassment at the border for connections to cannabis industry
The CEO of a BC-based company that specializes in manufacturing, importing, and distributing agricultural machinery, including cannabis-related equipment, has sued the United States Department of Homeland Security, saying they detained,…
Smoke Show: Missouri cannabis struggles to balance investment against investigation
Art by Keegan HudspethThroughout the year, Missouri’s cannabis microbusiness license program has been scrutinized for allowing outside investors to use predatory practices against Missourians looking to own a business within…
New Mexico Regulators Push for Task Force to Counter Illicit Cannabis
[[{"value":"Cannabis regulators in New Mexico are pressuring elected officials to pass legislation to create a task force dedicated to stamping out illicit cannabis operations in the state, KRQE reports. Lawmakers…
As biz tops $1B, cannabis chief visits LI
Pictured left to right: Ming Chiang, president of Casual Home Worldwide and Long Island Association board member; Stacey Sikes, vice president of government affairs at the LIA, Felicia A.B. Reid,…
Seefried, CEO of Safe Harbor cannabis financial services, is retiring
Sundie Seefried is retiring as CEO of cannabis financial services company Safe Harbor Financial in the next 30 days. Sundie Seefried is retiring as CEO of cannabis financial services company Safe…
As hemp arrives at ‘inflection point,’ report asks: Will industry innovate
The global hemp industry has vast potential despite its current fragmented state, according to a new paper that looks at the status of the industry, offering key insights for investors,…
It’s illegal to sell marijuana in Virginia, but stores are doing it anyway. Here’s why they’re not shut down.
[["value":"See our FAQs: Virginia’s marijuana laws explained. See also: Here’s what readers said about legalizing retail sales of cannabis. In 2023, the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office received multiple complaints that someone…
Voluntary recall issued for marijuana sold in some Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) alongside the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a health and safety advisory due to contaminated…
Purple Owl Dispensary Takes Cannabis Mainstream in White Plains
[[{"value":"County residents would be forgiven for thinking they’ve entered a hip and trendy health spa when they walk into Purple Owl Dispensary in White Plains.Reclaimed barnwood paneling and antique farm…
Purple Owl Dispensary Takes Cannabis Mainstream in White Plains
[[{"value":"County residents would be forgiven for thinking they’ve entered a hip and trendy health spa when they walk into Purple Owl Dispensary in White Plains.Reclaimed barnwood paneling and antique farm…
Introducing the Greenway Audio Magazine: A weekly podcast bringing Missouri cannabis news to life
[[{"value":" Introducing the Greenway Audio Magazine: A weekly podcast bringing Missouri cannabis news to life Greenway Media January…
Missouri Considers Classing All Intoxicating Hemp as Cannabis
[[{"value":" Missouri lawmakers are grappling with the regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating products, as the Senate hears testimony on the Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act (Senate Bill 54, SB54). Sponsored by State…
Brookland woman given 24 felonies for allegedly allowing her children to consume marijuana, THC
A Brookland woman has been charged with 24 felonies after allegedly allowing her four children to ingest marijuana and THC edibles. A Brookland woman has been charged with 24 felonies after…
Risks and Impacts of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Growing Concern for Neonatal Health
Image credit: Yakobchuk Olena | stock.adobe.comAbout the AuthorsCaitlyn Bradford, PharmD, BCPPS, is an assistant clinical professor at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph’s University in Pennsylvania.Maura Cantwell is…
Using Marijuana Helps Most People Reduce Their Alcohol Consumption, New Poll Shows
More than half of marijuana consumers say they drink less alcohol, or none at all, after using cannabis, according to a new poll.The survey from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD…
237 grams of marijuana, puppies seized during FHP drug arrest
[[{"value":"POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Lakeland man was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop on Sunday after 237 grams of marijuana were found in his vehicle, authorities said.Xavier…
237 grams of marijuana, puppies seized during FHP drug arrest
[[{"value":"POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Lakeland man was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop on Sunday after 237 grams of marijuana were found in his vehicle, authorities said.Xavier…
Round Lake man charged with possessing almost 1 pound of marijuana gets probation
[[{"value":"A Round Lake man has been sentenced to two years of probation in a plea deal after he was arrested in Spring Grove last year with almost a pound of…
Inside the $32 Billion Industry Transforming Marijuana
At Stiiizy, the best-selling cannabis brand in America, the goal is explicit: producing powerful and cheap marijuana.Inside its Los Angeles headquarters, crews dust joints with concentrated THC, the intoxicating component…
Lincoln County marijuana robbery leads to massive police response
[["value":" Alyse Jones Reporter Lincoln County marijuana robbery leads to massive law enforcement responseFive men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a marijuana grow facility and tying up multiple employees.…
‘An elevated experience’: Salt Shed now sells cannabis during shows
CHICAGO — Concertgoers at the Salt Shed now have another way to catch a buzz thanks to a new collaboration with a Chicago-based cannabis company. On Friday, Green Thumb Industries Inc.…
Is Cannabis a Solution to the Opioid Crisis?
Image | adobe.stock/©Antwon McMullenThere is clear reason to believe that cannabis should be an important therapeutic for helping many people decrease their use of opioids, potentially leading to fewer overdose…
Colorado cannabis sales plummet to seven-year low
With dispensaries pulling in just $1.28 billion through November 2024, the Colorado cannabis market is on track to miss a key benchmark for the first time in seven years.Unless December…
Missouri Debate On Regulating Intoxicating Hemp Products Begins, With Marijuana Group Backing THC Drinks Compromise
“This bill will still, even with the hemp beverage carveout, shut down hundreds of Missouri businesses and cost hundreds of Missourians their jobs.”By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri IndependentArguably the biggest opponent…
OBN agents seize almost 70 pounds of marijuana at Sapulpa dispensary
[[{"value":"SAPULPA, Okla. — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics served a search warrant at Okie Brothers Pharm in Sapulpa for operating without an active registration.OBN's Tulsa Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) seized…
Study Finds CBD Consumption Does Not Impact Driving Performance
[[{"value":"Trending / Health & Medicine / Study Finds CBD Consumption Does Not Impact Driving PerformanceA study published in Addiction examined the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on visual function and driving…
Missouri lawmakers see drinks as middle ground for hemp controls
A tug-of-war over regulating intoxicating hemp products in Missouri has taken a turn as the state’s largest cannabis trade group backs lighter controls on hemp beverages while supporting tighter oversight…
New California cannabis trade group aims for tax reform, hemp regulations
[[{"value":"Several hundred California cannabis retailers, tired of the regulatory status quo and worried about an upcoming tax hike, have banded together to form yet another trade organization to lobby lawmakers…
Regulation, restorative justice at center of PA legal weed debate
HARRISBURG — No one in the Pennsylvania Capitol is prepared to say if this is the year the state will legalize marijuana.But that hasn't stopped supporters from beginning to lay…