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A new Texas ban on THC vapes is transforming how residents and students access cannabis products across the state. Governor Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 2024, which took effect on September 1, prohibiting the sale of any vape products containing THC. The Texas ban is already changing both student usage patterns and local business operati...

Quality High has officially opened its doors as a premier Craft Cannabis Boutique in Sleepy Hollow, offering a unique cannabis experience to local residents and visitors. The grand opening on September 27 featured a ribbon cutting with Mayor Martin Ruytna at 11 a.m., marking a milestone for both Sleepy Hollow and the growing Craft Cannabis Boutique...

Mayor Muriel Bowser has introduced a major policy proposal that could reshape the future of medical cannabis businesses in the District of Columbia. Her new legislation the Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Amendment Acts of 2025 seeks to give medical cannabis operators more time to establish themselves by extending conditional canna...

Washington, D.C. regulators are intensifying enforcement against illegal cannabis stores that threaten public health and undermine the legal market. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), has closed four cannabis retailers accused of illegal sales and violations posin...

When Mojo Morgan walks into a studio, the cannabis ritual is already underway. For the reggae artist, herb is no escape but a compass, guiding him toward authentic melodies and lyrics. He calls it a tool for creativity, balance, and emotional clarity. Whether writing, vibing with a riddim, or cooking, his cannabis ritual slows the noise down and op...

Cannabis sales in Ohio have officially broken the $3 billion mark, according to new data released by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) on September 12, 2025. The updated report shows how quickly the state's cannabis market has expanded since voters approved adult-use sales in November 2023. Total cannabis sales in Ohio now include more th...

MARSHALL — A former restaurant property in Marshall is poised to transform into one of the city's first retail cannabis dispensaries. During a Marshall Economic Development Authority (EDA) tour, Director Lauren Deutz confirmed that the new owners of the former D's Thai restaurant have registered with the city to operate a cannabis store. "I know ev...

The Twin Cities have officially gone green as several shops opened their doors this week to sell Recreational Cannabis to adults 21 and older. After two years of legalization, the moment has finally arrived for consumers to purchase Recreational Cannabis legally in places like Brooklyn Park and Eagan. Ribbon cuttings, long lines, and smiling custom...

Lawmakers on the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services recently received an in-depth update from Dr. Shanna Babalonis, director of the University of Kentucky Cannabis Center. Established in 2022 through House Bill 604, the Cannabis Center was launched with a $2 million appropriation to lead groundbreaking research on medical cannabis and publi...

Sacramento is taking major steps toward establishing its first cannabis lounges, but city leaders are proceeding carefully. On Tuesday, the City Council debated where these new cannabis lounges may open, how many may be allowed in a single area, and how neighbors can influence the approval process. For a city already home to numerous dispensaries a...

(September 16, 2025) — Jean Smith-Gonnell and Cole White of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP examine how technology is transforming cannabis businesses. The cannabis industry is evolving at record speed, and technology sits at the center of that shift. From cultivation to retail, state-licensed operators are using automation, robotics, and artificial inte...

Despite recreational cannabis being legalized in Minnesota back in 2023, it has taken time for residents to walk into a cannabis dispensary and buy actual cannabis flower. That changed on September 16, when Legacy Cannabis in Lincoln Park became Minnesota's first off-reservation recreational cannabis dispensary. At 4:20 p.m., the ribbon-cutting cer...

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — The city of Pacific Grove is officially accepting applications for its first commercial cannabis license, signaling a new opportunity for entrepreneurs eager to open a cannabis dispensary on the Monterey Peninsula. From September 15 to October 15, the city's Planning Division will receive complete applications for the covete...

LINO LAKES — The city's zoning ordinance regarding cannabis microbusiness and mezzobusinesses will undergo changes following discussion among members of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board and pending City Council approval. A mezzobusiness holds a license that allows a single holder to cultivate, manufacture, and sell cannabis products. It can...

Residents of Sonoma are once again calling on city leaders to consider adding a second cannabis dispensary within city limits. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Sonoma City Council will review whether to direct staff to begin studying what opening an additional cannabis dispensary would entail. Earlier this year, members of the Sonoma Valley Cannabis Gro...

potentially moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This announcement came after the Department of Justice, under the Biden Administration, submitted a proposed rule in May 2024 to begin rescheduling marijuana, sparking renewed attention in Congress, advocacy groups, and the media. On August 28, nine ...