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Heat, humidity and occasional rain didn't dampen the power of the 2025 National Cannabis Festival (NCF), a weekend that promoted peace, positivity and progress through policy discussions, vendors, and crowd-rocking acts at the Fields at RFK Campus July 18-19. With several performances from local artists, thought-provoking discussions, engaging acti...

Minnesota took another major step toward building its adult-use cannabis industry this week. On Tuesday, July 22nd, the state held its second lottery to issue cannabis retailer licenses — a move that marks continued momentum in rolling out the regulated market. Using random number-generating software, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) selecte...

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Top alcohol makers have been sitting on the sidelines of cannabis drinks boom, watching brands in the fast-growing category like Cann and Wynk make deals with beer and booze distributors, and gain valuable space on liquor store shelves. Now some alcohol companies, seeing their sales falter, are laying the groundwork to potential...

Changes to North Dakota's medical marijuana program aimed at expanding program access and product options for patients are set to go into effect Aug. 1. The North Dakota Legislature passed a series of bills during the 2025 legislative session that changed the state's medical marijuana laws. The new changes will allow for low-dose THC (tetrahydrocan...

Riverdale, a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood in the Bronx, is abuzz with conversation and controversy. The focus? A now-empty storefront on busy Johnson Avenue that once housed a beloved Italian restaurant. The space, which carries years of nostalgia for many locals, may soon be transformed into something entirely different: a state-licensed ca...

In a historic move for New Jersey's cannabis industry, regulators have officially approved the state's first-ever cannabis consumption lounges. This long-anticipated development marks a major milestone, allowing cannabis users—both medicinal and recreational—to legally consume cannabis on-site at designated lounges, similar to the experience of a c...

After massive federal raids last week at two Southern California cannabis farms, the United Farm Workers posted an urgent message to its social media accounts. Because weed remains illegal under federal law, the union advised workers who are not U.S. citizens to avoid jobs in the cannabis industry, even at state-licensed facilities. "We know this i...

The rise of cannabis tourism is redefining what it means to travel for weed. Gone are the days when cannabis enthusiasts simply sought out marijuana-friendly hotels or local dispensaries while on vacation. The new wave of cannabis tourism in 2025 is intentional, experiential, and often spiritual. It's not just about joints in hotel rooms anymore—it...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology shows that a specific type of hexahydro cannabinol, known as 9(R)-HHC, produces behavioral and psychoactive effects in mice that closely resemble those of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol—the main psychoactive component in cannabis. The researchers also found that another form, 9(S)-HHC, produc...

Another weekend is here, and Washington, D.C. is buzzing with unique events, fest, and cultural happenings for every kind of interest. Whether you're into flowers, food, cannabis culture, or quirky collectibles, there's something for you to enjoy. Washington Spirit vs. Portland ThornsFor sports fans, the Washington Spirit are hitting the road to ta...

In an industry still steeped in old school, "heady" tradition and scarred by prohibition, a new generation is rewriting the rules of cannabis cultivation. Meet Generation Z: tech-native, wellness-forward, and unburdened by the cultural baggage that kept their predecessors in survival mode. These young agriculturists are not just growing weed; they'...

Getting freebies has always been part of the fun at the California State Fair, but this year, visitors are receiving a unique and budding new sample — cannabis seeds. At the California Cannabis Experience exhibit, adults 21 and over can now walk away with a packet of marijuana seeds to take home and try their hand at cultivation. Though the seeds a...

A month of strong outperformance shows that investors are starting to get bullish on cannabis stocks. Here are six reasons you should join them. Cannabis stocks are up 14% in the past month, handily beating market gains of around 3.5%. What's going on? The sector strength is a signal that the long-awaited federal rescheduling of cannabis may be on ...

FLORENCE, Ky. — Dispensaries in Kentucky are counting down the days until they can start selling medical cannabis, and so are the more than 11,000 people who have medical cards. Three dispensaries will open in Northern Kentucky. Just this week, Gov. Andy Beshear said the first cultivator in the state has plants growing. Dispensaries in Northern Ken...

More than 150,000 marijuana-related cases have now been expunged by Missouri Courts pursuant to Article XIV, Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution, passed by Missouri voters in November of 2022. Contrary to earlier published reports, there are many more cases awaiting expungement. The expungement of marijuana criminal cases is one of the most impo...

SOLON, Ohio — Solon is getting a new kind of green business this July: its very first cannabis dispensary. The Botanist, located at 33113 Aurora Road, is preparing to open its doors pending final approval from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. Kate Ols, executive vice president of revenue for The Botanist, said they are hopeful that approval w...

Authorities in southern Oregon are cracking down on illegal marijuana cultivation. Last week, law enforcement officials raided an unlicensed marijuana grow in rural Eagle Point, seizing nearly 1,000 plants and issuing thousands of dollars in fines for multiple violations. The operation, led by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Illegal Marijuana E...

A battle is brewing in Kentucky's hemp industry as U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell pushes for stricter regulation of intoxicating hemp-derived products, which could have unintended consequences for CBD businesses statewide. At the heart of the issue is a loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp cultivation nationwide. McConnell, a ...