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Dan Patrick Baffled by Gov. Abbott’s THC Veto

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick described Gov. Greg Abbott's late Sunday night veto of Senate Bill 3, the legislation that would ban legal marijuana in Texas, as "surprising."  Political observers said having the two top state leaders at odds with each other is raising questions about a possible spl...

Thailand Moves To Recriminalize Cannabis And Shake Industry

Thailand's booming cannabis industry has been thrown into disarray as the government moves swiftly to recriminalize recreational marijuana use. The abrupt policy reversal—announced on June 25—has stunned entrepreneurs, disrupted the market, and raised concerns about the future of what was projected ...

US Voters Strongly Support Major Cannabis Reform

A new poll shows ongoing strong support for federal cannabis reform and the intentions of the STATES 2.0 Act. According to a May 2025 national survey conducted by Forbes Tate Partners among 2,051 registered voters aged 21 years or older: 70% support (44% strongly support) cannabis reform.69% support...

Arkansas Wins! Delta-8 Ban Coming Soon!

LITTLE ROCK [KATV] — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced what he calls a "significant legal victory" after the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a lower court's decision, allowing the enforcement of Act 629 of 2023.  This act bans certain psychoactive he...

Humboldt Price Spike: Cannabis Raises Inflation Rate

The rate is calculated based on the local Consumer Price Index (CPI), which shows changes in prices for major consumer goods and services in Humboldt County, from the price of eggs and meat to housing, and helps calculate the local inflation rate.  For comparison, the statewide inflation rate i...

Transform Your Summer with Tilray Brands

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 [GLOBE NEWSWIRE] -- Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company at the forefront of the beverage, cannabis and wellness industries, announces its 2025 summer cannabis collection offered by its wholly-owned licensed cann...

DEA Stops Cannabis Research; Tribes Transiting Unchecked

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues to obstruct legally compliant cannabis research for debilitating conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Huntington's Disease (HD)-even as marijuana distribution networks tied to tribal tr...

Texas Becomes 40th State To Legalize Medical Marijuana Today

On June 21st, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a medical cannabis expansion bill (HB 46) into law, making Texas the 40th state to legalize marijuana for medicinal use.  The final version of HB46 includes several improvements to the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP). Previously, TCUP was a...

NY Grants Cannabis Permits to 52 Dispensaries!

New York State has officially awarded the first round of funding through its $5 million CAURD Grant Program, providing financial support to 52 licensed cannabis dispensary owners in cities and towns across the state.  The announcement marks a significant milestone in the state's push for an equ...

Cannabis Cultivation Site Permit Approved!

Killingly — Plans are underway to construct the town's first cannabis cultivation facility in a vacant lot behind the Aldi shopping plaza in Dayville.  The Planning and Zoning Commission last month unanimously approved a special permit application submitted by Nautilus Botanicals, LLC to build ...

Texas Hemp THC Ban Sparks Uproar

An increasing number of Texans are calling on Governor Gregg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which its opposers say will destroy the Texas hemp industry. Just hours remain for a decision.  Bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 3, which seeks to ban all forms of the intoxicating cannabinoid THC derive...

Dank Brew Inspired by Cannabis: Purple Haze

I'm not sure I've ever tried a more unique BC craft beer than this one. If you caught last weekend's column, you might have seen that the Blue Dream Hazy IPA from Four Winds Brewing in Delta won a silver medal in the Experimental & Specialty IPA category at the Canadian Brewing Awards.  The...

Legal Marijuana Success: $24.7B In Taxes, Teen Use Down

More than a decade into America's state-by-state experiment with cannabis legalization, the results are no longer theoretical. Government data now confirms what early advocates envisioned—and what critics warned against: legal marijuana is reshaping public policy. The numbers tell a clear story, one...

Hemp Firms Take Legal Action on MD Cannabis License

 Maryland's hemp firms is taking legal action against the state, challenging what they call unconstitutional cannabis laws and selective enforcement that threatens their businesses. The lawsuit, filed by the Maryland Hemp Coalition, ten hemp firms owners, and consumers, accuses the state of ove...

Moore Boosts Equity Bills & Cannabis Pardons

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced additional action to close the racial wealth gap and expand access to work, wages, and wealth for Black Marylanders. Before a congregation of 200 at Bethel AME Church in Cambridge, the governor made official new Just Community designations to priori...

Small Growers Speak Out on New Cannabis Law

Last week, Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation that affects Vermont's retail cannabis industry.  But the Vermont Cannabis Equity Coalition urged the governor to veto the bill because it says it failed to include any of its top priorities. The coalition fears that the failure to address these iss...

Delaware Lawmaker Stops THC Drink Bill

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Gretchen Cirwithian can continue visiting Botana Organics, her favorite CBD store, to buy gummies, creams and other items she uses to help relieve anxiety, body aches and insomnia. ...

New York State Recalls Multiple Cannabis Products

ALBANY, N.Y. [WBNG] -- The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced a statewide recalls of several cannabis products produced by IndoGrow LLC. The recalls come after additional testing revealed the presence of unauthorized pesticides, raising concerns about potential public h...

Pine County Gets MN's First Cannabis License!

Minnesota's journey toward a fully operational adult-use cannabis market reached a historic milestone this week. On Wednesday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued the state's first-ever recreational cannabis business license. The recipient? Herb Quest LLC, a microbusiness based ...

Faribault County Approves Permit For Cannabis Business

BLUE EARTH– The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Tuesday and one of their items of business was to hold a public hearing concerning a proposed cannabis business. "Betty Berg and Sonny Berg are requesting a CUP (Conditional Use Permit) for a cannabis micro-busi...


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