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Indianapolis ranks one of worst cities for marijuana. 4/20, a beloved holiday for cannabis users to spark up and pass the pipe, is quickly approaching, but Indianapolis residents and potheads in the area are out of luck. Despite over half of people preferring marijuana over alcohol if only one could

3 hurt after SUV crashes into Attleboro dispensary. A vehicle crashed through the entrance of a cannabis dispensary in Attleboro on Thursday, sending three people to the hospital. Attleboro police say the SUV hit Zahara Cannabis Dispensary on Mossberg Drive around 1:30 p.m. and continued until it

The UK government has approved new rules for hemp cultivation designed to ease growing the crop for farmers and spur new investment in the industry. The government of the United Kingdom has approved changes to the rules governing industrial hemp licenses designed to make it easier for farmers to

Crackdown on Marijuana Dispensaries Near DC Schools Stalls Despite Community Outcry. A push to crackdown on marijuana dispensaries near D.C. schools has sputtered, as one controversial shop moves forward. Why it matters: Two neighborhood outcries have erupted over medical cannabis shops seeking to

American Man Arrested for Orchestrating "Cannabis Tours" in Colombia. You've heard of the "high road," but what about "high tourism"? In Colombia, an American man nicknamed "cannabis Jimmy" has been arrested for orchestrating "cannabis tours" where people could get high on free samples as they

New York Cannabis Processors Form Alliance to Advocate and Educate. A coalition of eight licensed cannabis processors is launching a trade group, which they intend to serve as an advocacy organization as well as a clearinghouse for reliable information about marijuana manufacturing. Founding members

Indigenous women are reclaiming their heritage through weed. Reservations and the Native Americans who inhabit them walk a tightrope, balancing sovereignty with government relations. Tribes exist beyond the bounds of state lines, one reality that complicated the cannabis legalization matter even

Also, hemp could save some of North America’s largest carbon-capturing ecosystems. Hemp is emerging as an unexpected remedy for one of the horticulture industry’s hidden environmental harms, thanks to research from horticulture professor Jessica Lubell-Brand. For years, gardeners have relied on a

Tensions Rise as Mayor's Attempt to Delay Dispensary Decision Sparks Debate. Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley’s proposal Tuesday for a 45-day emergency moratorium on new cannabis business permits came with one eye on the particularly hot dispute surrounding an upcoming hearing over a dispensary

Ohio's Recreational Marijuana Rollout Faces Legislative Standstill as State Agencies Push Ahead. More than five months have gone by since recreational marijuana became legal to use in Ohio, but the General Assembly has still not come to an agreement on House Bill 86. While things may be at a

It's unclear if the stops are the result of a policy change by the Biden administration. Federal U.S. officials have stepped up their enforcement game with state-legal marijuana businesses in New Mexico in a way that the industry hasn’t seen in more than a decade, reportedly seizing “hundreds of

The report issued by analysis firm Whitney Economics underscores the urgency of addressing delinquencies amidst ongoing federal reforms. Despite ongoing discussions surrounding federal reforms such as de-scheduling and safe banking, the report emphasizes the immediate challenges faced by everyday

Canadian Cannabis Retailer Slapped With $200,000 Fine for Alleged Regulatory Violations. Licensed Canadian marijuana operator of the Cannabis Xpress chain of retail shops was fined $200,000 by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Allegedly, the company violated Onatrio's regulatory

New York Judge's Ruling Sparks Potential Wave of Cannabis Regulation Challenges. A New York judge’s recent ruling that a handful of the state’s adult-use cannabis regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” and infringe on the free-speech rights of cannabis businesses will likely spur more challenges

Federal Crackdown Threatens New Mexico's Cannabis Industry. Recent federal cannabis enforcement actions in New Mexico highlight the conflict between state laws and federal prohibition. The seizures by CBP disrupt the supply chain, affecting businesses’ ability to operate within state regulations

Volunteers were invited to remove cobblestones from the famous street to make room for government-funded renovations and a fresh start. The residents of Freetown Christiania, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, recently began to physically dismantle a part of its community where hash has been sold