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Buffalo ranks among the best cannabis cities
by Buffalo News on May 19, 2024
A new survey by cannabis marketing company Leafly has ranked the Queen City No. 4 on its list of "The Best Weed Cities in the United States," beating out such places as Baltimore, Seattle and all of California.
Marijuana rescheduling moves businesses into ‘uncharted territory’
by Colin Meyn on May 19, 2024
Marijuana business owners hoping to benefit from the Biden administration’s move to reschedule the drug may be in for disappointment, according to experts. The administration announced plans …
Cannabis dispensaries expect lower prices with reclassification of marijuana
by Madison Porter on May 18, 2024
East Peoria dispensary owner explains why consumers will benefit.
US unveils proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana
by Sarah N. Lynch on May 16, 2024
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday unveiled a historic proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana, a rule ...
Staten Island weed dispensary marks Customer Appreciation Day with discounts, free delivery
by Jillian Delaney | jdelaney@siadvance.com on May 16, 2024
Getting a nice little perk on your order is always a score after being a dedicated patron of a store.
Marijuana is made musical at new Berkley dispensary in Michigan
by Green Market Report on May 16, 2024
Seven Point will feature different cannabis products next to records of a variety of music genres.
Ohio committee sets stage for June recreational cannabis sales
by Sarah Donaldson on May 15, 2024
The state joint committee advanced rules on the applications for existing medical dispensaries to get dual licenses to sell to adult, non-medical customers in Ohio.
Stage is set for Ohio's adult-use cannabis market to open in June
by Chris Casacchia on May 14, 2024
A key legislative approval in Ohio on Monday has cleared a path for adult-use cannabis sales to begin next month.
Ohio law allows communities to ban recreational marijuana business. 47 already have.
by Laura Hancock, cleveland.com on May 14, 2024
The 47 communities represent just 2% of Ohio's townships, cities and villages.
Where are marijuana dispensaries in Northeast Ohio?
by Justin Dennis on May 14, 2024
The state is nearing the finish line to implement its non-medical cannabis program. You’re may be living near one location where it could be sold.
When can you buy recreational marijuana in Ohio? New rules would fast-track legal sales
by Justin Dennis on May 14, 2024
Recreational cannabis could be up for sale in Ohio sooner than anticipated, after new dispensary licensing rules were approved by a state review committee.
Why Florida medical marijuana companies are pushing so hard for recreational pot
by Ivy Nyayieka,Kirby Wilson on May 14, 2024
Growth of the medical market is slowing down.
New Jersey’s recreational marijuana industry is booming. Here’s what you need to know
by David Matthau on May 14, 2024
Recreational cannabis is now widely available in New Jersey, and sales are booming. Here’s what you should know, from who is eligible to buy to how much cannabis is taxed.
Ohio Marijuana Sales Expected To Start In Mid-June
by Dario Sabaghi on May 14, 2024
Ohio lawmakers have approved regulations on the sale of adult-use marijuana after a months-long deadlock, with anticipation that sales will start in mid-June.
Ohio recreational marijuana sales could begin by mid-June
by KDKA on May 13, 2024
GOP Lawmakers In Ohio Finally Approve Rules Allowing Cannabis Sales To Begin In June, Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Can Join In
by Maureen Meehan on May 13, 2024
Ohio lawmakers clear rules for medical and recreational marijuana programs, allowing existing retailers to apply for dual-use dispensary licenses.
Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June
by JULIE CARR SMYTH on May 13, 2024
Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June. That's after new rules creating a dual licensing system that will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell non-medical cannabis cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday.
Coming soon: Recreational marijuana dispensary applications go live in June after state panel OK’s rule
by Laura Hancock, cleveland.com on May 13, 2024
A state panel cleared Monday afternoon 11 administrative rules for the state’s medical and recreational marijuana programs.
35 dispensaries seeking to open in New Buffalo Township at Indiana state line in cannabis gold rush, new high for Michigan
by nwitimes.com on May 13, 2024
Northwest Indiana may get a contact high from the 35 dispensaries seeking to open in New Buffalo Township just across the state line.
Marijuana Stocks To Buy And Watch: Track The Leading Cannabis Stocks
by ALEXIS GARCIA on May 13, 2024
As more and more states legalize both recreational pot and medical weed, it's time to track the best marijuana stocks to buy and watch.

Nature’s Miracle, Agrify call off $6.4M merger deal
by Adam Jackson on May 20, 2024 at 12:46 pm
For cash-strapped Agrify, the merger had been seen as providing a potential lifeline. The post Nature’s Miracle, Agrify call off $6.4M merger deal appeared first on Green Market Report.
New Hampshire Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill
by Nicole Potter on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 am
This is the farthest that a cannabis bill has progressed in New Hampshire so far. The post New Hampshire Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill first appeared on High Times.
MSO Stocks Soar After Biden Video Confirms Cannabis Is Moving to Schedule III
by Benjamin M. Adams on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 am
Shares of multi-state operators surged immediately after President Joe Biden announced the Schedule III change. The post MSO Stocks Soar After Biden Video Confirms Cannabis Is Moving to Schedule III first appeared on High Times.
Adult-Use Cannabis Generates Over $20B in State Tax Revenue
by Benjamin M. Adams on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 am
Marijuana Policy Project’s new report shows how much tax revenue adult-use cannabis has generated since it began in the first states to do so. The post Adult-Use Cannabis Generates Over $20B in State Tax Revenue first appeared on High Times.
Study: 87% of Festival-Goers Plan To Use Drugs, Cannabis Most Popular Choice
by Keegan Williams on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 am
Festival season is upon us, and a recent study finds that the vast majority of attendees plan to use drugs to elevate their experience. The post Study: 87% of Festival-Goers Plan To Use Drugs, Cannabis Most Popular Choice first appeared on High Times.
Psychedelics Task Force Bills Signed by Maryland Governor
by Nicole Potter on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 am
The task force will include 17 members set to review multiple facets of natural psychedelic substances such as including psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, and mescaline. The post Psychedelics Task Force Bills Signed by Maryland Governor first appeared on High Times.
Intercanopy Lighting Trials Show Compelling Increases in Cannabis Quality, Consistency
on May 20, 2024 at 6:00 am
Cultivators are working to understand how to best deploy lights within cannabis canopies to maximize results.
Diverging opinions among legal experts on rescheduling timeline
by John Schroyer on May 20, 2024 at 4:27 am
Several cannabis attorneys warn that the process could take years, but a competing narrative contends that such concerns are overblown. The post Diverging opinions among legal experts on rescheduling timeline appeared first on Green Market Report.
The Real Sticky Icky Icky
by Kyle Eustice on May 19, 2024 at 10:00 am
Snoop Dogg talks about the new hemp-infused beverage Do It Fluid, his smoking routine, and what he loves about cannabis. The post The Real Sticky Icky Icky first appeared on High Times.
The Library of Cannabis
by Matt Jackson on May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am
HendRx Farm Nursery works to preserve the great works of ganja with their genetic preservation library. The post The Library of Cannabis first appeared on High Times.
Cannabis Industry Reacts to Biden’s Rescheduling Announcement
on May 17, 2024 at 4:16 pm
The President’s May 16 announcement is being touted as an important and historic first step, but many industry constituents say there’s still a long way to go, with social justice at the heart of pushes for decriminalization. Here are reactions from cannabis business executives, industry organizations, lawyers and members of Congress.
As Predicted, 4/20 Sales Surged During Cannabis Industry Holiday Weekend
on May 17, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Sales on both Friday and Saturday were up significantly, and retailers offered higher discounts to entice customers when compared to previous years.
Michigan cracks down on marijuana processor over missing cartridges, untested product
by Dustin Walsh on May 17, 2024 at 2:59 pm
This story was republished with permission from Crain’s Detroit and was written by Dustin Walsh. Missing cartridges, untested terpenes and unlabeled products. The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency filed a formal complaint last week against Hazel Park marijuana processor Flavor Galaxy, alleging it is likely using illicit weed in its products. The agency issued a recall The post Michigan cracks down on marijuana processor over missing cartridges, untested product appeared first on Green Market Report.
Struggling Seelos raises $1.1M after string of clinical setbacks
by Adam Jackson on May 17, 2024 at 1:31 pm
The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical has faced several drug trial failures over the past year. The post Struggling Seelos raises $1.1M after string of clinical setbacks appeared first on Green Market Report.
DEA 2024 Report Focuses on THC Potency, Organized Crime, Youth Edible Consumption
on May 17, 2024 at 1:26 pm
The federal agency’s National Drug Threat Assessment calls attention to how scheduled substances and trafficking trends are “endangering” the U.S.
Tilray hopes to raise $250 million to buy U.S. assets
by Debra Borchardt on May 17, 2024 at 12:56 pm
Tilray cited potential changes in U.S. legalization for its move to buy assets. The post Tilray hopes to raise $250 million to buy U.S. assets appeared first on Green Market Report.
4Front sees first quarter revenue dip, pushes expansion efforts
by Adam Jackson on May 17, 2024 at 12:41 pm
4Front is aiming to quintuple flower supply in Illinois, with harvests scaling to full capacity by August. The post 4Front sees first quarter revenue dip, pushes expansion efforts appeared first on Green Market Report.
The Weirdos State of the Union
by Jon Cappetta on May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
To celebrate the second birthday of WEIRDOS, our VP of Content waxes on the year we’ve had, and where we’re going from here. The post The Weirdos State of the Union first appeared on High Times.
Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights
by Benjamin M. Adams on May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
Biortica Agrimed released an assessment of the state of medical cannabis and decriminalization laws in the EU. The post Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights first appeared on High Times.
Gifting Parties in Connecticut Can Continue with Limits Under Settlement with Attorney General
by Benjamin M. Adams on May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
Attorney General William Tong arrived at a settlement over gifting parties with HighBazaar in Connecticut. The post Gifting Parties in Connecticut Can Continue with Limits Under Settlement with Attorney General first appeared on High Times.
Nature's Miracle, Agrify Sign Definitive Merger Agreement
on May 17, 2024 at 8:56 am
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024.
Report: Massachusetts saturated with cannabis cultivation, retail – but there’s still room to grow
by Adam Jackson on May 17, 2024 at 3:30 am
Recommendations include capping retail stores and pausing cultivation licensing. The post Report: Massachusetts saturated with cannabis cultivation, retail – but there’s still room to grow appeared first on Green Market Report.
What you need to know about cannabis financial services
by Community Choice Credit Union on May 17, 2024 at 3:20 am
Community Choice Credit Union: Helping cannabis business owners and industry workers manage their finances The post What you need to know about cannabis financial services appeared first on Green Market Report.
The Daily Hit: May 16, 2024
by Staff on May 16, 2024 at 11:00 pm
News from: DEA, Washington D.C., Agrify, Cresco Labs, and more. The post The Daily Hit: May 16, 2024 appeared first on Green Market Report.
Biden announces ‘monumental’ shift to formally reschedule marijuana
by John Schroyer on May 16, 2024 at 5:51 pm
Next in the process is a 60-day public comment period, but it's unclear how much longer the rescheduling process will take. The post Biden announces ‘monumental’ shift to formally reschedule marijuana appeared first on Green Market Report.

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War And Drugs: Ukraine And Russian Soldiers Use MDMA, Amphetamines, Alcohol And Cannabis As Healing And Combat Tools
by Patricio Liddle on May 20, 2024
Discover how soldiers in Ukraine and Russia use MDMA, amphetamines, alcohol, and cannabis to cope with combat stress and trauma.
Biden Administration takes major steps toward reclassifying cannabis
by KTVU FOX 2 on May 20, 2024
The Biden Administration is reclassifying marijuana as a schedule three drug, down from a schedule one. This means it has both medical benefits and some potential for abuse. We spoke with Tamar Todd, a marijuana law and policy professor at UC Berkeley, about the biggest change in federal drug policy in more than half a century.
DeSantis Will Respect Florida Voters’ Legalization Decision At The Ballot Even As State Officials Urge Opposition, Marijuana Company CEO Says
by Marijuana Moment on May 20, 2024
The CEO of a major marijuana company says she’s confident Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will respect the will of the people and implement a legalization initiative if voters approve it at the ballot this November—even if he is currently campaigning against it and as another top state official is arguing that a recent car
One for the Road: Cannabis Travel Accessories
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Our View: Cannabis prank raises a serious point
by Leader-Telegram on May 20, 2024
Every state has its share of bizarre stories, but one from the Wisconsin statehouse might rank the highest on this year’s list.
All military veterans are social equity applicants under new changes to cannabis law
by Minnesota Reformer on May 20, 2024
More than 327,000 military veterans live in Minnesota, comprising about 6% of the state population. Starting this summer they’ll be able to get a leg up on competitors in applying for cannabis business licenses under changes to legalization passed by the Legislature at the end of this session (pending the signature of Gov. Tim Walz).
Hilzer joins Stevens & Lee as co-chair of cannabis practice group
by ROI-NJ on May 20, 2024
Gregg Hilzer has joined Stevens & Lee, where he will serve as co-chair of the firm’s cannabis practice. Hilzer, who will be a shareholder, will be working out of the firm’s Princeton office. Hilzer brings experience in providing defense in white-collar criminal investigations, prosecutions and matters involving allegations of fraud, commercial bribery and violations of
Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
by Kristen Rogers on May 20, 2024
Cannabis poisoning among older adults in Canada has surged since the pre-legalization period, according to a new study.

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