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New Jersey's cannabis industry is about to get a significant financial boost. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved a new $15 million pilot program designed to support the state's cannabis supply chain. This initiative, called the NJ LEAF program, will help bridge capita...

Texas politics around cannabis and hemp products are heating up again, with a new THC order from Governor Greg Abbott at the center of controversy. On September 10, the Governor issued Executive Order No. GA-56 aimed at "protecting children from hemp and hemp-derived products" while clarifying regul...

A dramatic lawsuit out of northern New Mexico is shedding light on the unique challenges of running a cannabis farm in a state where historic infrastructure meets modern agriculture. Albuquerque Cannabis Corp. (ACC) is suing the state for $442,000, claiming a public employee accidentally destroyed i...

Brooklyn is one of New York City's most dynamic boroughs, famous for its food, art, music, and nightlife. From the brownstone-lined streets of Park Slope to the vibrant energy of Williamsburg, it attracts visitors from all over the world. With New York's evolving cannabis laws, Brooklyn has also bec...

Across the United States, cannabis reform has reached a tipping point. Public support for legalization has never been higher, with polls showing that most Americans favor full legalization for both medical and adult use. Yet, despite this overwhelming public backing, certain politicians continue to ...

Today, Gov. Abbott issued a sweeping executive order aimed at regulating hemp products that contain THC after Texas lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on how to handle the booming market. For three legislative sessions, proposals to either regulate or ban hemp-derived THC stalled. Now Gov. Abbott...

Elk Township officials will soon review a proposal that could transform a former farm on Buck Road into a major marijuana cultivation and manufacturing site. At its Sept. 17 meeting, the township Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to hear an application from Country Roads Realty LLC and Wigmore ...

The California State Senate has passed Assembly Bill 564, a measure designed to reverse the most recent hike in the state's Cannabis Tax. The bill now awaits only Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature to become law, and he has previously indicated he will sign it. If enacted, the legislation would undo the ...

A brand-new legally licensed cannabis dispensary has opened its doors on the Upper West Side, adding a fresh destination for cannabis enthusiasts and community members alike. The Sanctuary Garden, located at 2610 Broadway between 98th and 99th Streets, welcomed customers for the first time on Thursd...

For Alice Davey, endometriosis and multiple sclerosis once meant days spent bedridden in pain. That changed when she was prescribed medicinal cannabis. "I'm no longer in debilitating pain. I eat. I sleep. I don't have nausea," she said. Davey reports no side effects and has become an advocate and a ...

The Cannabis Control Board took a major step on Tuesday, September 9, when it approved the creation of the Cannabis Education Advisory Panel (CEAP). This new statewide group will consist of 15 members charged with guiding youth-focused cannabis education and ensuring that resources about cannabis ar...

Attorneys expect litigation to move forward this week over New York's sudden change to how it measures the required 500-foot buffer between dispensaries and schools or houses of worship. The new "cannabis school distance" policy has thrown hundreds of small businesses into chaos, and many owners say...

Can certain strains of cannabis help treat epilepsy? Would tackling Nevada's illegal cannabis market reduce youth drug usage? Is there a way to predict who is most susceptible to overuse? These were some of the questions addressed during a Sept. 5 showcase hosted by the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institut...

At a recent gathering in California's Trilogy retirement community, Don Searles showed up with a special treat: homemade peanut brittle infused with marijuana. Hosted by 74-year-old Gayle Crawley, the party reflected a growing trend — more seniors are experimenting with cannabis than ever before. Be...

On September 5, 2025, Ventura County law enforcement carried out a dramatic raid deep inside the Los Padres National Forest, uncovering one of the largest illegal marijuana grows in the region. Detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit, backed by the Special Weapons and Tactics Tea...

On Aug. 26, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety Center released sobering data: young people are now the top users of psychedelics, with psilocybin ("magic mushrooms") leading the pack. Just two days later, state officials convened a listening session to hear from industry stakeholders about Pr...

Taking the old advice to "stop and smell the flowers" takes on a new meaning at one of Washington, D.C.'s most innovative medical cannabis facilities. In a new episode of Matt About Town, WTOP tours Alternative Solutions, also known as Alt Sol, a major cultivator in the city's expanding marijuana ma...

The leadership of the Massachusetts Cannabis Commission has been thrown into turmoil yet again after a Suffolk Superior Court judge ordered that fired chair Shannon O'Brien be reinstated. Although the court concluded that the former state treasurer was wrongfully removed from her position, O'Brien w...

An effort to rein in the proliferation of hemp-derived THC products in Texas has failed for now — but the battle isn't over. The clash highlights the tension between regulation, consumer access, and a fast-growing industry built on hemp cannabinoids. When hemp was legalized federally in 2018, the Te...

Takeshi Niinami, chairman and chief executive officer of Suntory Holdings, stunned the global business world this week by resigning after an internal investigation into his purchase of supplements that allegedly contained cannabis components. The sudden exit places the spotlight not only on Suntory ...