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New Language for Describing Weed Aromas!

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, researchers are taking a deeper look at the Aromas that shape consumer perception and product quality. In an industry often dominated by THC percentages, this new direction highlights how Aromas may offer a more reliable and meaningful way to evaluate cann...

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Washington's Hemp Market Faces Federal Law Changes

The evolution of underground industries in the United States often reflects bigger shifts in technology, regulation, and consumer demand. Just as the Hemp Market has rapidly expanded due to innovation and access, a darker parallel is emerging with the rise of ghost guns—untraceable firearms that can...

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Shotz Coffee Takes Eureka by Storm!

After operating as a joint coffee house/cannabis dispensary for the past eight months, the geometric building at 2742 Broadway in Eureka will soon be remodeled and reopened as a Shotz Coffee, which also has locations in Fortuna and Rio Dell. This transition marks a new chapter for the uniquely desig...

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Menominee MI Pot Shop Sues City for $20M Clash

MENOMINEE, Mi. (WBAY) – A cannabis dispensary in Menominee, Michigan, submitted paperwork on Thursday to sue the city for $20 million in compensatory damages. This developing situation has quickly become one of the most talked-about business and political disputes in Menominee, raising questions abo...

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Ohio Lawmakers Pass Landmark Cannabis, Hemp Bill

A six-member committee of state lawmakers met late Wednesday into early Thursday to recommend a slew of changes to cannabis statute as well as a ban on intoxicating hemp, including hemp-derived THC and CBD beverages. The Ohio House then voted 52-34, around 1 a.m., to send Senate Bill 56 back to that...

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361 Arrests & $26M: Glass House Drama

Immigration enforcement raids at two Central Coast cannabis farms resulted in $26 million in lost revenue, with a 100,000 pound reduction in harvested and dried cannabis, Glass House Farms reported on Nov. 12. "In light of the events of this past summer we made the hard decision to completely revamp...

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Humboldt Empowers Cannabis Micro-Businesses

Small-scale cannabis producers seeking more control when it comes to selling and delivering their crops are getting a boost from Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors, which has approved rule changes making it easier to do cottage industry-style cannabis business. Changes to the county's cannabis o...

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TABC To Adopt Hemp Regulations Amid Ban Concerns

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission moved forward on Tuesday with its efforts to regulate the sale of consumable hemp products as questions swirled around the future of the industry due to federal restrictions on the products approved by Congress last week. A provision of the funding bill for th...

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Marijuana Prices Drop 17% In NY: ‘Competition Is High’

New York's Marijuana Prices Keep Dropping as the Legal Market Expands It's getting cheaper to get high in New York. The average price of pot has plummeted 17% since legalization in New York state, with a market ramp up that has boosted the availability of marijuana brands in more stores, industry of...

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis: Input Needed on Rules

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Invites Manufacturer Input at December Listening Session The ongoing development of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis program continues to move forward as state officials open the door to industry collaboration. In early December, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commis...

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California Sober Trend: Cannabis Cuts Alcohol Use Now

The growing interest in living California sober has captured national attention, as more people seek a lifestyle that reduces alcohol use while incorporating cannabis in a controlled way. As conversations about wellness, harm reduction and substance use evolve, many are asking whether the science ac...

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2026 Marijuana Vote Hits Key Milestone!

The conversation surrounding 2026 Marijuana legislation in Florida is gaining momentum once again. After a surprising defeat in 2024, activists and advocacy groups are reigniting efforts to bring recreational cannabis legalization back before voters. The group leading the charge Smart and Safe Flori...

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Study: Dispensaries Cut Down Heavy Drinking

As cannabis legalization expands across the United States, conversations continue to evolve about how increased access affects public health. A growing body of research now suggests that cannabis dispensaries may have a broader impact on community behavior than previously understood. Beyond simply p...

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Cannabis Measure Cut from Veterans' Bill

The funding bill to end the government shutdown passed by Congress last week made headlines because of provisions that redefine hemp and ban intoxicating cannabinoids, a policy change that threatens a $28 billion industry. But the funding bill is also significant for language that didn't make it int...

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Top 4 Cannabis Earnings Insights to Act Now

The cannabis sector's earnings season has wrapped up, and on top of individual company results, it's left us with four critical takeaways to understand now. Like most retailers, cannabis companies report late in the earnings season. So the sector just finished reporting the third quarter. Here are t...

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Is Marijuana Rollback on the Horizon?

Massachusetts Marijuana Rollback Campaign Pushes Toward 2026 Ballot A growing coalition in Massachusetts is gaining attention as it pushes a significant marijuana rollback proposal toward the 2026 ballot. The group, aiming to dismantle the state's recreational cannabis industry, is working to meet a...

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Virginia Set to Unveil Adult-Use Cannabis

After four years of stalled efforts and repeated vetoes from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia lawmakers now see a clear path to finally standing up a legal adult-use cannabis market. During her campaign, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, elected governor two weeks ago, pledged to sign legislation e...

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Bright Green owes $104M for unpaid shares

The cannabis industry is no stranger to controversy, but few cases have drawn as much attention as the recent multimillion-dollar verdict involving Bright Green. As debates continue about corporate governance, shareholder rights, and the future of cannabis production, the company finds itself at the...

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Cannabis dispensary coming to Elburn

Elburn continues to evolve as a community where growth, regulation, and local oversight come together, and the latest village board decision highlights how the town balances progress with thoughtful planning. The approval of a new cannabis dispensary represents not just a local business development ...

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Imminent Trump Decision: Cannabis Legalization Key

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / November 16, 2025 / As Congress moves decisively to end the era of intoxicating hemp products and synthetic cannabinoids, a new chapter is opening for federally legal cannabis based medicines. With regulatory clarity emerging from the FDA, DEA, and bipartisan state...

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