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Cannabis sales in Ohio have officially broken the $3 billion mark, according to new data released by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) on September 12, 2025. The updated report shows how quickly the state's cannabis market has expanded since voters approved adult-use sales in November 2023. Total cannabis sales in Ohio now include more th...

MARSHALL — A former restaurant property in Marshall is poised to transform into one of the city's first retail cannabis dispensaries. During a Marshall Economic Development Authority (EDA) tour, Director Lauren Deutz confirmed that the new owners of the former D's Thai restaurant have registered with the city to operate a cannabis store. "I know ev...

The Twin Cities have officially gone green as several shops opened their doors this week to sell Recreational Cannabis to adults 21 and older. After two years of legalization, the moment has finally arrived for consumers to purchase Recreational Cannabis legally in places like Brooklyn Park and Eagan. Ribbon cuttings, long lines, and smiling custom...

Lawmakers on the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services recently received an in-depth update from Dr. Shanna Babalonis, director of the University of Kentucky Cannabis Center. Established in 2022 through House Bill 604, the Cannabis Center was launched with a $2 million appropriation to lead groundbreaking research on medical cannabis and publi...

Sacramento is taking major steps toward establishing its first cannabis lounges, but city leaders are proceeding carefully. On Tuesday, the City Council debated where these new cannabis lounges may open, how many may be allowed in a single area, and how neighbors can influence the approval process. For a city already home to numerous dispensaries a...

(September 16, 2025) — Jean Smith-Gonnell and Cole White of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP examine how technology is transforming cannabis businesses. The cannabis industry is evolving at record speed, and technology sits at the center of that shift. From cultivation to retail, state-licensed operators are using automation, robotics, and artificial inte...

Despite recreational cannabis being legalized in Minnesota back in 2023, it has taken time for residents to walk into a cannabis dispensary and buy actual cannabis flower. That changed on September 16, when Legacy Cannabis in Lincoln Park became Minnesota's first off-reservation recreational cannabis dispensary. At 4:20 p.m., the ribbon-cutting cer...

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — The city of Pacific Grove is officially accepting applications for its first commercial cannabis license, signaling a new opportunity for entrepreneurs eager to open a cannabis dispensary on the Monterey Peninsula. From September 15 to October 15, the city's Planning Division will receive complete applications for the covete...

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...