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Alabama is on pace to go another year without a functioning medical cannabis system, even though lawmakers legalized it back in May 2021. Four years later, patients and caregivers remain frustrated, and many are asking the same question: what's going on? Recent developments suggest movement, but progress remains tied up in procedures and legal revi...

On the far south coast of NSW, Shan Thinkatarai spends his days volunteering at a community radio station, hosting his regular "Tuesday Drive with Shan." But life changed drastically when he failed a roadside drug test in March despite using prescribed medicinal cannabis two days earlier for chronic pain following back surgery. "I'm 100% certain I ...

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — The Herbal Care, a locally owned dispensary on Lexington Avenue, recently made New York state history — it's the first legal cannabis retailer to unionize. The bud-tenders at the store, which opened in 2023 as one of the city's early entrants into the state's adult-use cannabis market, have joined Local 338 which is a New York...

TOPEKA — While Kansas remains one of the last states in the nation without legalized medical or recreational marijuana, THC-infused drinks have evaded scrutiny from officials. The question of the legality of the drinks came up Thursday at a meeting of a joint legislative committee on security. Robert Stuart, executive officer for the Kansas Bureau ...

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 move marks another step forward for the city's thriving cannabis cultivator community a...

Courtney: The future of the expansion of medical marijuana remains up for debate. A Blue Ribbon Panel of state lawmakers has studied the issue all summer, gathering public input and expert testimony to help shape new legislation. Russ: The panel held its last public hearing today. FOX Five's Kevin Stewart was there and joins us now from the live de...

Utahns voted to legalize medical cannabis in 2018. Since then, more than 150,000 patients have enrolled, and polls show nearly 90% of voters now support the program. That's a rare consensus in our state. However, nearly a third of those enrolled no longer have an active medical card and are now purchasing cannabis outside Utah's legal medical progr...

The Oz Club is the newest cannabis dispensary to light up Easthampton, Massachusetts and it's already making waves in the local cannabis scene. Located at 17 East St., just off Route 5, Oz Club marks the fifth dispensary in the city and the third venture by experienced cannabis entrepreneurs Volkan Polatol and Kevin Perrier. What makes Oz Club stan...

There is currently $34 million sitting in a West Virginia credit union waiting to be released for state use — funds that could soon benefit several vital programs across the state. According to the state treasurer, the money is tied to West Virginia's medical marijuana program but remains frozen due to ongoing legal and governmental conflicts. Medi...

New York's cannabis industry is demanding stronger enforcement and a clearer N.Y. Law to stop the flow of trafficked cannabis from other states into the regulated market. Industry advocates say the infiltration of illegal, untested products — known as "inversion" — threatens both consumer safety and the stability of the legal system. This week, the...

Between July and September 2025, California's Cannabis Task Force — officially known as the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) — achieved a major victory in the fight against illegal cannabis cultivation and sales. Through 17 multiagency operations across 15 counties, the Cannabis Task Force seized and destroyed more than 66.5 tons of ...

Ohio lawmakers have advanced Senate Bill 56, a landmark piece of legislation that not only tightens public marijuana use laws but also introduces comprehensive regulations for THC drinks and intoxicating hemp products. The bill, passed by the Ohio House on October 22, 2025, is now headed to the Senate for further review. The legislation makes major...

 A new University of Michigan study has revealed that more than one in five young adults use substances like cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep — and most of them use cannabis to sleep. The research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, warns that while this may seem like a quick fix, it could actually worsen long-term sleep quality. Accord...

In a significant development for Rhode Island's growing cannabis industry, Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Chairperson Kim Ahern announced Tuesday that she is stepping down from her leadership position. Ahern, who was appointed in 2023 by Governor Dan McKee, played a central role in establishing the framework for the state's legal cannabis...

Two years after legalization, Minnesota's cannabis market is still finding its footing — and business owners say the road to a fully functioning industry has been more complicated than expected. Despite the enthusiasm surrounding legalization, supply issues, licensing delays, and logistical hurdles have slowed the rollout of Minnesota's cannabis ma...

In a closely watched decision, the Jackson County Health Board has rejected a proposal to open a Cannabis Dispensary in the Fairplain neighborhood of Jackson County, West Virginia. The vote, taken Tuesday night, denied Bear River Dispensary's application after a 30-day public comment period filled with passionate debate on both sides of the issue. ...

In a move signaling continued collaboration between Minnesota and sovereign tribal nations, Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced a historic cannabis deal with the Third Tribe, formally known as the Prairie Island Indian Community. The cannabis deal grants the Third Tribe the authority to regulate, cultivate, and s...

While legalization opened new doors for entrepreneurs, Minnesota cannabis dispensaries are facing an unexpected hurdle — a lack of product. Despite dozens of licenses issued, most stores can't yet stock their shelves with adult-use cannabis due to slow cultivation growth and limited supply chain infrastructure. Over two years after legalization, ne...