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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...

Germany is facing growing criticism over proposed restrictions to Medical Cannabis prescriptions that could reshape access for patients and telemedicine providers. Introduced by the Federal Ministry of Health, the draft bill would significantly tighten how Medical Cannabis is prescribed in Germany, requiring in-person doctor visits and in-pharmacy ...

For decades, American politics has been trapped in a tug-of-war between Democrats and Republicans. The red versus blue narrative has become so entrenched that most voters can't imagine a new path forward. But cannabis might just be the spark that ignites a true Third Party movement—a grassroots uprising growing from the ground up. Across red states...

Michigan has become the latest battleground in America's fight against sprawling Black-Market marijuana operations with ties to China. State police recently seized over 18,000 cannabis plants in two separate raids, uncovering what investigators describe as a network of organized Black-Market activity stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast. A...

The debate over cannabis businesses continues in Celoron, where residents remain split on whether dispensaries and on-site consumption should be allowed within village limits. Four years ago, the Celoron Village Board voted to opt out of permitting cannabis dispensaries and lounges. Now, as dispensaries express renewed interest in setting up shop i...

Police in Ontario say they have once again shut down an illegal cannabis dispensary that has repeatedly defied closure orders. The store, operating under the name Chief's Corner, was first raided and closed in August. However, investigators report that the illegal cannabis dispensary reopened just weeks later, forcing officers to intervene a second...

U.S. cannabis stocks rallied sharply this week after former President Donald Trump hinted at supportive policy changes that could reshape the industry. In a Truth Social video posted Sunday, Trump advocated for Medicare coverage of CBD (cannabidiol) products derived from hemp, highlighting their potential benefits for seniors managing pain, stress,...

Brothers Adam and Sassan Shaool never imagined they would one day be running a cannabis dispensary. As leaders of Washco Companies, the pair built their careers on real estate investment, property management, and hospitality ventures such as Thick-n-Thin Brewing Co. south of Hagerstown. But after Adam secured a social equity license through Marylan...

A new study has found that an experimental cannabis-based drug may provide meaningful relief for patients suffering from chronic back pain. The clinical trial, which involved 800 patients, is adding weight to the growing body of research highlighting the therapeutic potential of cannabis for pain management. The research, conducted by German drugma...

Of all the sectors benefiting from political momentum, cannabis stocks may not have been the first to come to mind. Yet, much like the cryptocurrency and semiconductor markets, cannabis stocks are suddenly seeing a surge after an unexpected boost from former President Donald Trump. On Sunday, Trump shared a promotional video from the Commonwealth P...

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is taking major steps to improve oversight of the state's medical cannabis program. With the recent implementation of a seed-to-sale tracking system powered by Metrc, the CCA now has real-time visibility into cannabis production, sales, and patient demand. For regulators, this is a milestone that streng...