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TOPEKA, Kan. — While Kansas remains one of the few states without legalized medical or recreational marijuana, THC drinks have quietly entered the marketplace — creating confusion among lawmakers and law enforcement officials. At a Thursday meeting of a joint legislative committee on security, the legality of THC drinks became a central topic. Robe...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — The City of Rockford faces a multi-million-dollar budget cliff, as officials work to balance next year's finances without increasing property taxes. A proposed 2026 budget shows a shortfall of $3,686,447, potentially marking Rockford's first deficit since 2022. On October 20, Finance Director Carrie Hagerty presented a propo...

The Australian Medical Association's Dr. Danielle McMullen has expressed her concerns that cannabis telehealth services have become vulnerable to exploitation — particularly in relation to medical cannabis prescribing. Dr. McMullen's comments come after the Australian Medical Association published its submission to Australia's Therapeutic Goods Adm...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield City Council voted unanimously to approve a pair of resolutions authorizing the split of a previously approved cannabis manufacturing and cultivation facility that the City of Plainfield says will bring it additional revenue. "This was originally approved for cannabis cultivation and manufacturing all for one particu...

A new report has sparked concern across Missouri's Cannabis Market, revealing that most products sold as hemp in Missouri are actually marijuana. This revelation has raised alarms among legitimate hemp producers who are working hard to maintain trust and transparency within the industry. At a hemp farm in Maries County, Missouri, growers Kevin Hold...

In a shocking discovery that has stunned local residents, Northamptonshire Police have found one of the largest cannabis factory operations ever uncovered in the county. The massive cannabis factory was hidden inside a former town-centre casino, the old Aspers Casino on Commercial Street, which closed last year. Detectives described the cannabis fa...

In a historic move, California Lawmakers have passed a comprehensive set of proposals designed to regulate the state's medical marijuana industry. These new measures aim to bring structure, accountability, and oversight to a sector that has long operated without clear statewide guidance. The proposals by California Lawmakers will also lay the groun...

Humboldt County has officially repealed its cannabis tax, known as Measure S, in a unanimous 4-0 vote by the Board of Supervisors. The decision comes after months of mounting pressure from local growers who argued that the cannabis tax was crippling an already struggling industry. For many cultivators in the region, this move represents a lifeline ...

A brand-new Cannabis Café is brewing up excitement — and a bit of controversy — in Cape Coral, Florida. Seed & Bean Market, a popular CBD and wellness brand already established in downtown Fort Myers, is preparing to open its second Cannabis Café location at The Cove on 47th. This new venture promises to bring a fresh twist to dining and relaxa...

Not to be a stickler, but if you're doing Sober October, that includes Halloween. Thankfully, you can stick to your October sobriety plan while still having a buzzing Halloween night. These Top Cannabis Products are wonderful for a witchy or werewolf-y evening, giving you the high you want without the possibility of a November 1st hangover or heada...

The rollout of Kentucky Medical Cannabis is facing serious challenges as dispensary applicants question whether the state's selection process was fair or even constitutional. Several cannabis companies have filed lawsuits against the Office of Medical Cannabis, arguing that the process to award licenses under the Kentucky Medical Cannabis program w...

The Pennsylvania State Capitol was buzzing this week as Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, brought his powerful voice to a new kind of fight — the fight to legalize weed. Known for his ferocity in the ring, Mike Tyson is now channeling his energy into cannabis advocacy, urging lawmakers to recognize the social and economic benefits...

Everything in moderation. Including moderation. That's the idea behind the Colorado sober movement, an unofficial yet growing trend away from alcohol, and toward plant-based and psychedelic drugs. But how can one be considered sober while, for example, smoking pot and taking LSD. Because "Colorado sober" — a spin-off of the similar term "California...

CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire House is not giving up on legalizing marijuana, even in the face of opposition from the state Senate and the governor. A new Marijuana Bill moved forward Tuesday, advancing out of the cannabis-friendly House Commerce Committee to the House floor, where it could get a vote early next year. "This is an issue that mos...

The DOJ has once again found itself at the center of a major cannabis debate this time over a delay that could signal a much larger policy shift. Earlier this week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump administration requested additional time from the Supreme Court to respond in a case challenging the federal ban on gun ownership by mari...

Several weeks after Nebraska awarded its first medical cannabis cultivation licenses, the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission made a groundbreaking decision by voting to award the tribe itself with vertical licensure. This move allows the Omaha Tribe to fully participate in every aspect of the cannabis industry including cultivation, manufacturing, and...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), Canada's largest cannabis company by market share, today released new national polling figures, conducted on its behalf by Abacus Data showing that a clear majority of Canadians want Ottawa to modernize its approach to the legal cannabis sector.  Nearly six in ten Canad...

Happy Monday everyone! Thanks for checking in. In today's latest to-black trade discussion, I'm your host, and we've got a compelling one coming up. We'll be joined by Margaret Brody, CEO of Rubicon Organics, fresh off her company's boost in annual output by 40%. Why? Because they just received their Health Canada license last week at their Hope, B...