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A new report highlights the economic impacts of cannabis legalization in Canada and Ontario. The cannabis industry contributed $76.5 billion to Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) and $23.1 billion to Ontario's GDP between legalization in 2018 and 2024, according to a new report from the Ontario C...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — For Lucky Strains Cannabis Dispensary owners Philly Modlin and his wife, Sarabear Kelly-Modlin, the day they dreamed of finally arrived they received their state license to sell cannabis. But there's a catch: they can't sell a single product yet. "I'm like over the top," Philly...

The University of Oklahoma is taking a pioneering step in understanding how cannabis use might impact cancer recovery, particularly for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancers. Led by Dr. Lurdes Queimado and Dr. Mark Mims, the study is the first of its kind and is supported by the Pres...

A federal appeals court has thrown a wrench into New York's legalization rollout, ruling that some of the criteria used to award cannabis licenses may be unconstitutional. The decision, issued Tuesday by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, could have sweeping implications for marijuana...

A recently placed cannabis billboard in Philadelphia has stirred strong reactions from parents, educators, and local officials. Located along New State Road in Tacony, just off I-95 North, the advertisement promotes Quality Roots, a New Jersey dispensary. The issue? It stands in clear view of Mast C...

Stocktwits - Retail sentiment picked up Sunday for Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB), Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC), Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON) and Trulieve Cannabis (CSE:TRUL) (TCNNF) after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Wall Street Journal said...

A major policy battle is brewing in Massachusetts over H. 4206, officially titled An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth's Cannabis Laws. The proposed cannabis bill is now before the Senate Ways and Means Committee, which, under newly adopted joint rules, must issue a final report within 60 days unless...

In a packed City Council Chambers on Monday, the Albert Lea City Council voted against reconsidering the registration for the owner of The Smoking Tree, while approving licenses for two other out-of-state cannabis dispensary owners. Chris Gracia of New Mexico plans to open Matchbox Farms at 2316 Hen...

Vermont's Medical-Only cannabis dispensary licensing is now paused as state regulators refine the rules governing how these specialized businesses operate. The decision came during the Cannabis Control Board's (CCB) July 30 meeting and is intended to ensure fair, consistent, and sustainable growth i...

COLUMBUS – Snoop Dogg's Cannabis brand, Death Row Records Cannabis, has officially entered the Ohio market through a partnership with Pure Ohio Wellness. This collaboration brings the legendary rapper's cannabis line to dispensaries in Dayton, London, and Cincinnati, with more Ohio locations expecte...

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering steps to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous substance, a move that could mark one of the most significant federal cannabis policy shifts in U.S. history. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing individuals familiar with the matter, the ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially opened the application process to expand the Texas Medical Cannabis Program, with 12 new dispensing licenses available for qualified operators. This move could dramatically improve patient access to low-THC cannabis treatments in a state tha...

Perrysburg officials have decided that a final decision on cannabis-related businesses within city limits will not be made until 2026. The city council recently held the first reading of an ordinance that would extend the current marijuana moratorium until April 15, 2026. The existing moratorium, wh...

WASHINGTON STATE — Cannabis sales across Washington have been on a downward trend for five consecutive years, with no signs of stopping, according to the Washington Department of Revenue.  According to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (WLCB), the decline in sales largely relates to an o...

In Monahans, Texas, Ward County District Attorney Sarah Stogner has ignited statewide conversation after posting a TikTok weed video that appeared to show her smoking marijuana. Stogner, who represents the 143rd Judicial District, says she has no regrets and would do it again, calling the post an im...

Kentucky is taking a major step toward accessible medical cannabis with the announcement of its first marijuana dispensary set to open this fall. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the milestone on July 31 via social media, sharing that The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam will be the first licensed marij...

A Madison-based cannabis company is making headlines with the production of a new THC-free hemp strain that could revolutionize the industry. Named Badger G, the innovative strain was developed in partnership with researchers from Madison and is set to hit the market within the next three to four mo...

One year after the launch of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, the cannabis industry has experienced a remarkable surge. With sales climbing into the hundreds of millions, the promise of economic benefits has certainly played out—at least on paper. However, not all Ohio communities are feeling t...

Delaware has officially entered the recreational cannabis market, and early figures show the state's launch was nothing short of a success. According to officials, the first weekend of marijuana sales generated an impressive $625,000 in revenue, signaling strong consumer demand and a smooth rollout....

Atlantic City is blazing a new trail in cannabis culture with the opening of two new cannabis lounges, creating legal and safe environments for adults to consume cannabis. The Sunny Tien Dispensary and High Rollers Dispensary both launched their cannabis lounges in recent weeks, making them among th...