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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 Proposition 122's rollout. This moment signals a dra...

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 market. This behind-the-scenes look at Alt Sol offer...

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 will not immediately return to lead the Cannabis Co...

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 Texas Legislature followed with House Bill 1325 in 2...

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 but also on Japan's uncompromising drug laws, whic...

Mankato is on the verge of welcoming its first recreational cannabis shops, though opening dates and locations remain unknown. According to City Manager Susan Arntz, the city has now met its "four-applicant threshold," meaning that Mankato residents could soon have four competitors vying for their business once state licensing is complete. State la...

Let's be real, yeah, weed is cool. But if your whole content strategy is just posting memes, 420 jokes, and product pics, you're leaving a lot on the table. Cannabis culture might get people's attention, but it doesn't automatically win their trust, teach them anything new, or make them loyal to your brand. If you want your cannabis brand to actual...

Bountiful Farms, the Lakeville-based cannabis wholesaler known for its craft flower and live rosin, is stepping into the recreational retail spotlight. The company announced it will soon open one of its first-ever adult-use dispensaries at Framingham, giving local customers a chance to experience its products in a branded setting. The new shop at 3...

Texas' fast-growing hemp industry just dodged another bullet. THC gummies, Delta-9 drinks, and jars of cured cannabis will remain on store shelves without legal age restrictions after state lawmakers once again failed to agree on regulating or banning intoxicating hemp products. The Texas Legislature wrapped up its second special session without ev...

Virginia's medical cannabis program has just taken a major leap forward. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) has launched a new online portal that makes it easier, faster, and more secure for patients to manage their certifications. This mobile-friendly system is designed for both patients and practitioners and represents a game-changer i...

The Billion-Dollar Boom: THC Beverage Sales Are Redefining the Cannabis Market What's up everyone, and welcome to the future of cannabis drinks. The numbers are in and they're huge. Whitney Economics, a leading authority in cannabis and hemp research, has just released a groundbreaking report that puts a spotlight on THC Beverage Sales in the Unite...

This afternoon's weather is bringing more than just blue skies. With temperatures rising into the 70s and possibly brushing the low 80s, Watertown is buzzing with both sunshine and civic change. As residents enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, the city council is making headlines by revisiting a years-old decision that once disallowed cannabis shops fr...

A new study from the University of California San Diego sheds light on the rapid rise of Delta-8, a psychoactive compound marketed as a legal alternative to marijuana. Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the research reveals that Delta-8 is most commonly used in states where marijuana remains illegal and Delta-8 sales are unre...

DELAWARE — The First State's new recreational cannabis market is off to a fast start, generating more than $7.3 million in cannabis sales during its first month, according to the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC). Sales began Aug. 1 after more than two years of regulatory roadblocks, and demand has been steady across all three counties. Ca...

Wimbledon has Centre Court, the Australian Open has the Bar Court – and the US Open has what some now call the "Hash Court." Unlike the tranquil lawns of SW19, Flushing Meadows sits under the flight path of New York's busy airports. The noise, concrete, and eclectic crowds are part of the spectacle, but so too is a persistent cannabis smell that ha...

 The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission voted Tuesday to advance stricter regulations than those adopted earlier this summer, raising alarms among advocates. All five commissioners amended emergency rules that have been in place since June 29 but were set to expire at the end of September. If approved by Gov. Jim Pillen — who signed the init...