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The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has intensified its efforts to regulate cannabis-related businesses across Thailand. Between June 16 and August 13, 2025, officials inspected 5,218 out of 18,763 establishments nationwide, with a strong focus on ensuring that cannabis shops operate within the law. The inspection results we...

A groundbreaking study has found that cannabis may provide real, measurable pain relief beyond the placebo effect—and Cannabis Terpenoids appear to play a critical role in this therapeutic benefit. Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, leading many sufferers to explore a variety of treatments, from over-the-counter medications to prescription op...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Governor Walz announced Wednesday that Eric Taubel has been officially appointed as the new executive director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), marking a significant step in the state's preparations to launch its cannabis market. Taubel, who has been serving as the interim director of OCM since January,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is weighing a significant policy shift that could reshape how marijuana is regulated at the federal level. Officials have confirmed that marijuana reclassification is under serious consideration, with a decision potentially coming in the next few weeks. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I d...

This article was originally published by ICT News, formerly Indian Country Today. The operators of the Little Pines cannabis dispensary say its location next to Munchies to Go was just a happy accident. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Indians' business development corporation opened Little Pines in early July, in a modest store front nest...

A new report highlights the economic impacts of cannabis legalization in Canada and Ontario. The cannabis industry contributed $76.5 billion to Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) and $23.1 billion to Ontario's GDP between legalization in 2018 and 2024, according to a new report from the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) and Deloitte. Additionally, th...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — For Lucky Strains Cannabis Dispensary owners Philly Modlin and his wife, Sarabear Kelly-Modlin, the day they dreamed of finally arrived they received their state license to sell cannabis. But there's a catch: they can't sell a single product yet. "I'm like over the top," Philly said. "I would be on the roof with a megaphone if...

The University of Oklahoma is taking a pioneering step in understanding how cannabis use might impact cancer recovery, particularly for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancers. Led by Dr. Lurdes Queimado and Dr. Mark Mims, the study is the first of its kind and is supported by the Presbyterian Health Foundation in Oklahoma City. The r...

A federal appeals court has thrown a wrench into New York's legalization rollout, ruling that some of the criteria used to award cannabis licenses may be unconstitutional. The decision, issued Tuesday by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, could have sweeping implications for marijuana markets across the United States. Since legalizin...

A recently placed cannabis billboard in Philadelphia has stirred strong reactions from parents, educators, and local officials. Located along New State Road in Tacony, just off I-95 North, the advertisement promotes Quality Roots, a New Jersey dispensary. The issue? It stands in clear view of Mast Charter Community School, which is preparing to wel...

Stocktwits - Retail sentiment picked up Sunday for Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB), Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC), Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON) and Trulieve Cannabis (CSE:TRUL) (TCNNF) after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Wall Street Journal said that at a $1 million-a-plate fundraiser at his Ne...

A major policy battle is brewing in Massachusetts over H. 4206, officially titled An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth's Cannabis Laws. The proposed cannabis bill is now before the Senate Ways and Means Committee, which, under newly adopted joint rules, must issue a final report within 60 days unless granted an additional 30-day extension. For Adrie...

In a packed City Council Chambers on Monday, the Albert Lea City Council voted against reconsidering the registration for the owner of The Smoking Tree, while approving licenses for two other out-of-state cannabis dispensary owners. Chris Gracia of New Mexico plans to open Matchbox Farms at 2316 Hendrickson Road, while Cristina Aranguiz of Washingt...

Vermont's Medical-Only cannabis dispensary licensing is now paused as state regulators refine the rules governing how these specialized businesses operate. The decision came during the Cannabis Control Board's (CCB) July 30 meeting and is intended to ensure fair, consistent, and sustainable growth in the state's cannabis market. This pause in Vermo...

COLUMBUS – Snoop Dogg's Cannabis brand, Death Row Records Cannabis, has officially entered the Ohio market through a partnership with Pure Ohio Wellness. This collaboration brings the legendary rapper's cannabis line to dispensaries in Dayton, London, and Cincinnati, with more Ohio locations expected to carry the products soon. The launch of Snoop ...

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering steps to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous substance, a move that could mark one of the most significant federal cannabis policy shifts in U.S. history. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing individuals familiar with the matter, the president discussed the idea during a high-profile...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially opened the application process to expand the Texas Medical Cannabis Program, with 12 new dispensing licenses available for qualified operators. This move could dramatically improve patient access to low-THC cannabis treatments in a state that still maintains one of the most restrictive medi...

WASHINGTON STATE — Cannabis sales across Washington have been on a downward trend for five consecutive years, with no signs of stopping, according to the Washington Department of Revenue.  According to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (WLCB), the decline in sales largely relates to an oversupply of cannabis, which has driven prices dow...