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In a landmark vote on October 8th, the island community of Caye Caulker decisively rejected a proposal to legalize cannabis. The referendum drew strong participation, with 857 ballots cast out of 1,454 registered voters. According to Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai, 79 percent voted "No," while only 176 voted in favor of the measure. The re...

Michigan's newly approved marijuana tax has quickly become one of the most talked-about elements of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's $80 billion state budget. The 24% wholesale marijuana tax, passed after months of political gridlock, is designed to generate $420 million in annual revenue to fund road repairs and infrastructure projects. However, the ne...

Oklahoma Races to Gather Signatures for Legal Marijuana Ballot Initiative The campaign to legalize recreational cannabis in Oklahoma is entering its final stretch as advocates work urgently to collect enough signatures to qualify for the 2025 ballot. The group Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, led by Jed Green, must submit more than 170,0...

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Grants First Cultivator Licenses Despite Legal Concerns The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has officially issued the state's first cultivator licenses, marking a historic milestone for Nebraska's medical cannabis program. After years of debate, delays, and political resistance, the decision represents a ma...

Spain's Council of Ministers has officially approved long-awaited regulations on the use of medical cannabis, marking a historic milestone for patients and healthcare providers across the country. Although the new framework is considered highly restrictive, many view it as a crucial first step in integrating medical cannabis into Spain's national h...

B.C. Strike Hits Restaurants Hard as Cannabis Stores and Liquor Warehouses Shut Down British Columbia's hospitality sector is facing a major supply crisis as the BCGEU strike expands, forcing both government-run liquor outlets and cannabis stores to close their doors. After more than six weeks of escalating job action, over 25,000 frontline workers...

Cannabis Surge Shakes Alcohol Industry as Drinking Rates Hit 30-Year Low A new market report from Constellation Brands has revealed a dramatic shift in consumer behavior that could reshape the alcohol industry. The liquor and beer giant projects steep declines in alcohol sales over the next year — a clear reflection of the nationwide cannabis surge...

Ohio is taking swift action to temporarily ban intoxicating hemp products, a move that has sent shockwaves through the state's hemp and vape retail industry. On Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order to temporarily ban intoxicating hemp products for 90 days, giving retailers until October 14 to clear their shelves of any items contai...

LINCOLN, Neb. — After months of delay, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has finally begun awarding licenses to cannabis cultivators, marking a major milestone in the state's long-awaited rollout of its medical marijuana program. The decision comes as the commission works to regulate every step of production — from seed to sale — and to brin...

RICHMOND, Ky. — A new era of economic opportunity is taking shape in Richmond as Natural State Green Grass Canna Co. prepares to open its doors in the Richmond Industrial Park. The company, part of the multi-state Dark Horse Cannabis network, will grow, cultivate, and process cannabis right in the heart of Richmond, creating new jobs and generating...

The U.S. cannabis industry is facing a new financial challenge that's shaking its foundation — the rapid rise of cannabis tariffs. These cannabis tariffs are increasing operational costs, squeezing profit margins, and forcing companies to rethink how they source equipment, manage production, and protect consumers. With Chinese imports currently sub...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — A recent decision by the Missouri Supreme Court has made it more difficult for residents to have their marijuana offense records expunged, sparking debate among defense attorneys and advocates. The July ruling altered the legal definition of a marijuana offense, effectively restricting which cases qualify for expungement and narrowi...

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is set to launch its Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program later this fall, with the official date yet to be announced. Commonly referred to as the NJEDA Cannabis Grant, this initiative is a major step toward leveling the playing field for small and independent cannabis businesses in...

Watertown Considers Two New Proposals for Cannabis Dispensaries The City of Watertown is taking another step toward expanding its role in New York's growing cannabis industry. According to Michael A. Lumbis, the city's director of planning and community development, the Planning Department has officially received two proposals for cannabis dispensa...

California Rolls Back Cannabis Tax Hike to Support Legal Market Growth California's legal cannabis industry just got a much-needed boost with the passage of a new law aimed at easing financial pressure on licensed operators. The legislation reverses a recent cannabis tax hike that had been straining the already struggling market. Governor Gavin New...

Michigan Tax Hike on Cannabis Sparks Backlash from Industry Leaders A new Michigan tax on recreational cannabis is facing fierce criticism from one of the state's leading legalization advocates. Jamie Lowell, co-author of Michigan's original recreational cannabis initiative, is blasting the state's decision to impose a steep Michigan tax on marijua...

President Trump Signals Possible Shift Toward Marijuana Legalization On Monday, a surprising by appeared on President Trump's Truth Social feed promoting the wider use of CBD. The video, produced by the nonprofit Commonwealth Project, urged Medicare to cover medical marijuana treatments for seniors. Almost instantly, marijuana stocks soared as inve...

Budtenders and the Fine Line Between Education and Regulation in Cannabis Retail When Canadians walk into a cannabis retail store, their first point of contact is often one of the country's many budtenders knowledgeable staff who help customers navigate products, strains, and formats. Yet behind the friendly guidance lies a complicated challenge: b...