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Congressional Republicans are moving against state medical cannabis markets and legal intoxicating hemp with the backing of President Donald Trump.  Medical Cannabis Market Issues Medical cannabis markets are under threat in the federal spending bill backed by President Donald Trump. It is part...

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission held its very first meeting in Lincoln on Monday, signaling the beginning of a pivotal process: establishing the framework for the state's medical marijuana industry. With the clock ticking toward a July deadline, the commission is now tasked with drafting th...

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / The DEA Diversion division cast of clowns needs a summer assignment and MMJ BioPharma Cultivation has a suggestion: go back and read your own mission statement and training manual.  For years, the DEA DEPUTY Administrator has been the face of o...

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News - The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's next "Health for a Change" webinar is titled "Medical Cannabis & Community Partnership Opportunities." It will be Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. ET. Click here to register.  The free webinar will bring together a...

 Along with vegetable plants, hostas and daylilies, there is a new plant, now legal to grow and harvest in Ohio, that is also attractive to the state's largest herbivore.  Cannabis is a tender, nutritious supplement for deer. It contains fiber, protein and moisture, especially in its early...

Retail cannabis sales in Canada saw a modest increase in March 2025, rising to $428.4 million from $408.2 million in February. This represents a steady upward movement, marking continued growth in the industry, especially when compared to the $406.8 million in March 2024.  This year-over-year i...

Infused beverages are bubbling over. In 2024, sales in the United States topped $382 million. The figure is expected to surge in 2025 as more consumers limit their alcohol intake and seek smoke-free, sociable ways to enjoy cannabis instead.  Beverages have found a strong foothold with younger c...

Minnesota's cannabis industry just took a massive leap forward with the first round of cannabis retail licenses officially awarded through a state-run lottery. For a lucky few, the draw marked the beginning of a potentially life-changing journey—one that could turn hemp shop owners into full-scale c...

Tucked into the rich agricultural heritage of South Hero, Vermont, Sunset Lake Cannabis is doing more than growing exceptional cannabis, they're cultivating a movement rooted in sustainability, community, and regenerative farming.  Born from the same land and leadership that powers Sunset Lake ...

Monroe, Michigan, isn't typically a hotspot for national headlines—but that changed this week with a curious claim that has tongues wagging coast to coast: a Bigfoot sighting.  According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), a 47-year-old local man and his 12-year-old son report...

The California State Assembly unanimously voted on Monday to halt a slated 25% tax increase on the cannabis industry from going into effect on July 1. In a 74-0 vote, the Assembly approved AB564 by Asm. Matt Haney (D-San Francisco). The bill would prevent the retail excise tax from increasing to 19%...

Oh great, my cannabis is at risk too. First, it was my wedding flowers, now it's my marijuana flower. Due to federal laws, importing or exporting cannabis is illegal. So all the cannabis you consume is homegrown, which is great news for those of us who like to get high to dull the tariff whiplash.&n...

[Hartford, CT] – Attorney General William Tong today praised final passage of House Bill No. 7181, An Act Concerning Enforcement of the State's Cannabis, Hemp and Tobacco Laws, which seeks to protect public health and hold bad actors accountable for illegally importing, selling, and distributing tob...

The cannabis industry has long had an equity problem. While white entrepreneurs continue to cash in on the same plant that has devastated Black communities for decades, the people most harmed are still fighting for a seat at the table. But there's one Black woman who has stood committed to doing som...

DENVER, June 3, 2025 (Newswire.com) - Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Company, a renowned name in the cannabis industry, has announced its expansion into the Colorado market, teaming up with Boulder-based Vera Cannabis Co. This partnership marks a significant union between two entities devoted to innova...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cannabis-infused drinks can no longer be sold at Kentucky bars and restaurants as of June 1, 2025.  The General Assembly passed Senate Bill 202, which regulates THC beverages in Kentucky. Now, cannabis-infused beverages can only be purchased by the box at liquor stores.  ...

Marijuana use among older adults in the US has reached a new high, with 7% of adults aged 65 and over who report using it in the past month, according to an analysis led by researchers with the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at the NYU School of Global Public Health. Their findings...

Arizona's journey into legal cannabis began with a voter-approved initiative in November 2020, which legalized marijuana for adult use. Just two months later, in January 2021, dispensaries began selling recreational cannabis, making Arizona one of the fastest states to transition from legalization t...

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. The updated policy, effective June 1, has far-reaching consequences for sm...

 Since January 1, 2017, adults aged 21 and older have been legally allowed to possess and consume marijuana in Nevada. However, despite the legalization, there are strict restrictions on where cannabis can be consumed. Notably, Nevada law prohibits smoking marijuana in any public spaces.  ...