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As Tim Scoma nears the first anniversary of Lifted, the area's first cannabis dispensary, he's also looking back on what the business has been able to do for the community over the past year.  The dispensary, located at 320 N. Main St., is fast approaching its first anniversary, a milestone that Scoma, Lifted's chief executive officer, is prou...

The House passed a cannabis bill last week that would permit intoxicating hemp-derived beverages to be sold in licensed Massachusetts liquor stores while ordering edible intoxicating hemp-derived products like gummies off store shelves, but critics say the legislation fails to address the core problem of enforcement at the local level. Intoxicating...

In Six Nations, Canada's most populous Indigenous reserve, a massive cannabis grow operation has become the center of a heated community dispute. What began quietly has sparked deep concern among residents, igniting fears over land use, transparency, and safety in a place already navigating the complex relationship between sovereignty and regulatio...

Congressional Republicans are moving against state medical cannabis markets and legal intoxicating hemp with the backing of President Donald Trump.  Medical Cannabis Market Issues Medical cannabis markets are under threat in the federal spending bill backed by President Donald Trump. It is part of the "Big Beautiful Bill" being pushed by Trump...

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission held its very first meeting in Lincoln on Monday, signaling the beginning of a pivotal process: establishing the framework for the state's medical marijuana industry. With the clock ticking toward a July deadline, the commission is now tasked with drafting the rules that will govern the cultivation, sale, an...

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / The DEA Diversion division cast of clowns needs a summer assignment and MMJ BioPharma Cultivation has a suggestion: go back and read your own mission statement and training manual.  For years, the DEA DEPUTY Administrator has been the face of obstruction inside the DEA's Diversion Control Divi...

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News - The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's next "Health for a Change" webinar is titled "Medical Cannabis & Community Partnership Opportunities." It will be Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. ET. Click here to register.  The free webinar will bring together a panel of experts to help understand Kentucky's me...

 Along with vegetable plants, hostas and daylilies, there is a new plant, now legal to grow and harvest in Ohio, that is also attractive to the state's largest herbivore.  Cannabis is a tender, nutritious supplement for deer. It contains fiber, protein and moisture, especially in its early vegetative stage, according to California-based N...

Retail cannabis sales in Canada saw a modest increase in March 2025, rising to $428.4 million from $408.2 million in February. This represents a steady upward movement, marking continued growth in the industry, especially when compared to the $406.8 million in March 2024.  This year-over-year increase reflects a broader trend that began in Aug...

Infused beverages are bubbling over. In 2024, sales in the United States topped $382 million. The figure is expected to surge in 2025 as more consumers limit their alcohol intake and seek smoke-free, sociable ways to enjoy cannabis instead.  Beverages have found a strong foothold with younger consumers and the canna-curious, many of whom are d...

Minnesota's cannabis industry just took a massive leap forward with the first round of cannabis retail licenses officially awarded through a state-run lottery. For a lucky few, the draw marked the beginning of a potentially life-changing journey—one that could turn hemp shop owners into full-scale cannabis entrepreneurs.  On Thursday, the Minn...

Tucked into the rich agricultural heritage of South Hero, Vermont, Sunset Lake Cannabis is doing more than growing exceptional cannabis, they're cultivating a movement rooted in sustainability, community, and regenerative farming.  Born from the same land and leadership that powers Sunset Lake CBD, this farmer-owned and sun-grown cannabis bran...

Monroe, Michigan, isn't typically a hotspot for national headlines—but that changed this week with a curious claim that has tongues wagging coast to coast: a Bigfoot sighting.  According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), a 47-year-old local man and his 12-year-old son reported seeing an enormous creature near Laplaisance Ro...

The California State Assembly unanimously voted on Monday to halt a slated 25% tax increase on the cannabis industry from going into effect on July 1. In a 74-0 vote, the Assembly approved AB564 by Asm. Matt Haney (D-San Francisco). The bill would prevent the retail excise tax from increasing to 19% from its current 15%. "If we continue to pile on ...

Oh great, my cannabis is at risk too. First, it was my wedding flowers, now it's my marijuana flower. Due to federal laws, importing or exporting cannabis is illegal. So all the cannabis you consume is homegrown, which is great news for those of us who like to get high to dull the tariff whiplash.  However, the fluctuating tariffs are still hu...

[Hartford, CT] – Attorney General William Tong today praised final passage of House Bill No. 7181, An Act Concerning Enforcement of the State's Cannabis, Hemp and Tobacco Laws, which seeks to protect public health and hold bad actors accountable for illegally importing, selling, and distributing tobacco and cannabis products.  "Connecticut has...

The cannabis industry has long had an equity problem. While white entrepreneurs continue to cash in on the same plant that has devastated Black communities for decades, the people most harmed are still fighting for a seat at the table. But there's one Black woman who has stood committed to doing something about it. And all while having us party wit...

DENVER, June 3, 2025 (Newswire.com) - Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Company, a renowned name in the cannabis industry, has announced its expansion into the Colorado market, teaming up with Boulder-based Vera Cannabis Co. This partnership marks a significant union between two entities devoted to innovation, quality, and environmental sustainability in...