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LINO LAKES — The city's zoning ordinance regarding cannabis microbusiness and mezzobusinesses will undergo changes following discussion among members of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board and pending City Council approval. A mezzobusiness holds a license that allows a single holder to cultivate, manufacture, and sell cannabis products. It can...

Residents of Sonoma are once again calling on city leaders to consider adding a second cannabis dispensary within city limits. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Sonoma City Council will review whether to direct staff to begin studying what opening an additional cannabis dispensary would entail. Earlier this year, members of the Sonoma Valley Cannabis Gro...

potentially moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This announcement came after the Department of Justice, under the Biden Administration, submitted a proposed rule in May 2024 to begin rescheduling marijuana, sparking renewed attention in Congress, advocacy groups, and the media. On August 28, nine ...

The Delaware Marijuana industry is at a turning point after Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin announced that license holders may now apply to transfer their permits between the state's three counties. This change opens the door for many Delaware Marijuana entrepreneurs to relocate from highly restricted areas, such as parts of Sussex County, to places ...

New Jersey's cannabis industry is about to get a significant financial boost. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved a new $15 million pilot program designed to support the state's cannabis supply chain. This initiative, called the NJ LEAF program, will help bridge capital gaps for recreational cannabis growers, manufact...

Texas politics around cannabis and hemp products are heating up again, with a new THC order from Governor Greg Abbott at the center of controversy. On September 10, the Governor issued Executive Order No. GA-56 aimed at "protecting children from hemp and hemp-derived products" while clarifying regulations for retailers. The move came after Abbott v...

A dramatic lawsuit out of northern New Mexico is shedding light on the unique challenges of running a cannabis farm in a state where historic infrastructure meets modern agriculture. Albuquerque Cannabis Corp. (ACC) is suing the state for $442,000, claiming a public employee accidentally destroyed its crop by flooding it with E. coli–tainted water ...

Brooklyn is one of New York City's most dynamic boroughs, famous for its food, art, music, and nightlife. From the brownstone-lined streets of Park Slope to the vibrant energy of Williamsburg, it attracts visitors from all over the world. With New York's evolving cannabis laws, Brooklyn has also become a prime destination for cannabis tourism. This...

Across the United States, cannabis reform has reached a tipping point. Public support for legalization has never been higher, with polls showing that most Americans favor full legalization for both medical and adult use. Yet, despite this overwhelming public backing, certain politicians continue to delay progress, obstruct meaningful reform, and ev...

Today, Gov. Abbott issued a sweeping executive order aimed at regulating hemp products that contain THC after Texas lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on how to handle the booming market. For three legislative sessions, proposals to either regulate or ban hemp-derived THC stalled. Now Gov. Abbott has decided to act on his own, framing the move a...

Elk Township officials will soon review a proposal that could transform a former farm on Buck Road into a major marijuana cultivation and manufacturing site. At its Sept. 17 meeting, the township Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to hear an application from Country Roads Realty LLC and Wigmore Investments LLC, two companies seeking approval fo...

The California State Senate has passed Assembly Bill 564, a measure designed to reverse the most recent hike in the state's Cannabis Tax. The bill now awaits only Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature to become law, and he has previously indicated he will sign it. If enacted, the legislation would undo the July 1 increase that raised California's Cannabis ...

A brand-new legally licensed cannabis dispensary has opened its doors on the Upper West Side, adding a fresh destination for cannabis enthusiasts and community members alike. The Sanctuary Garden, located at 2610 Broadway between 98th and 99th Streets, welcomed customers for the first time on Thursday, marking a milestone for both the neighborhood ...

For Alice Davey, endometriosis and multiple sclerosis once meant days spent bedridden in pain. That changed when she was prescribed medicinal cannabis. "I'm no longer in debilitating pain. I eat. I sleep. I don't have nausea," she said. Davey reports no side effects and has become an advocate and a federal candidate for the Legalize Cannabis Party....

The Cannabis Control Board took a major step on Tuesday, September 9, when it approved the creation of the Cannabis Education Advisory Panel (CEAP). This new statewide group will consist of 15 members charged with guiding youth-focused cannabis education and ensuring that resources about cannabis are trustworthy, relevant, and accessible. According...

Attorneys expect litigation to move forward this week over New York's sudden change to how it measures the required 500-foot buffer between dispensaries and schools or houses of worship. The new "cannabis school distance" policy has thrown hundreds of small businesses into chaos, and many owners say their survival now depends on the courts. Attorne...

Can certain strains of cannabis help treat epilepsy? Would tackling Nevada's illegal cannabis market reduce youth drug usage? Is there a way to predict who is most susceptible to overuse? These were some of the questions addressed during a Sept. 5 showcase hosted by the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute, where college students presented evidence-based...

At a recent gathering in California's Trilogy retirement community, Don Searles showed up with a special treat: homemade peanut brittle infused with marijuana. Hosted by 74-year-old Gayle Crawley, the party reflected a growing trend — more seniors are experimenting with cannabis than ever before. Between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among Americans ...