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It's been more than two years since Governor Tim Walz signed the state's legalization bill into law, yet many entrepreneurs are still waiting for the chance to sell legal marijuana. In fact, even though some retailers have secured licenses from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), their shelves remain empty. This delay has left both customers a...

The Paso Robles City Council made a significant decision this week that could reshape local cannabis policy. In a 4-1 vote, council members approved expanding cannabis access by allowing the city's three existing cannabis delivery businesses to serve adult-use customers, not just medical patients. They also agreed to begin developing a framework th...

A major shift in U.S. drug policy could be on the horizon as federal leaders debate Marijuana Reclassification. Recently, President Trump promised answers soon on whether the federal government will change the way marijuana is classified under the Controlled Substances Act. This comes after the Biden administration's proposal last year to move mari...

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Connecticut's cannabis market reaches $23.8 million in monthly sales, Brix Cannabis is marking its first anniversary with statewide retail expansion, award-winning product launches, and comprehensive portfolio growth that establishes the company as Connecticut's premier emerging cannabis brand. O...

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TEKLYNX International, the developer of industry-leading barcode labeling solutions that are backed by outstanding customer support, announced the successful implementation of its CODESOFT label design software and API integration at Green Aloha, a Hawaii-based medical cannabis company. The collaboration hel...

It seems that companies whose products and services are not finding takers in the current market are pivoting at the drop of a hat to become Bitcoin (BTCUSD) treasury companies. While the most prominent among them has been the Michael Saylor-led MicroStrategy (MSTR), recently, two biotech companies have also "rebranded" their business operations to...

The markets are buzzing with speculation following reports that President Trump is considering reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. While this is not the same as full federal legalization, it could reshape the industry in meaningful ways. For investors who have endured years of volatility in cannabis stocks, this potenti...

A group of twelve cannabis store owners in New York is taking the state to court over a sudden regulatory change that could put their businesses in jeopardy. According to the Times Union, state regulators recently reinterpreted the law governing how far dispensaries must be from schools. Instead of measuring 500 feet from a school's front entrance,...

For nearly three decades, Arizona's Drought has been an ongoing challenge, reshaping how the state approaches farming, vegetation management, wildfire prevention, and household water supplies. While the situation has not yet reached a crisis point, policymakers and local governments are implementing conservation methods to secure long-term stabilit...

Massachusetts Considers Legalizing Social Cannabis Consumption Massachusetts is on the verge of taking a major step forward in cannabis policy. The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is reviewing regulations that would make social cannabis consumption legal across the state. If approved, this change would allow adults not only to purchase marijuana ...

(WJW) — When voters approved Issue 2 and sales began last August, Ohio joined a growing list of states allowing adults to buy and use marijuana recreationally. Since then, the Buckeye state has seen a booming new industry, though not without some growing pains. "It's been a fun ride," said Sage Graham, director of operations for Amplify Dispensarie...

SAN DIEGO, August 18, 2025 (Newswire.com) - FundCanna, the leading source of capital to the regulated cannabis industry, today officially launched ReadyPaid™, the first fully operational and automated Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform tailored exclusively for business in the cannabis sector. The platform addresses more than $4 billion in delinquen...

Law enforcement authorities recently uncovered a surprising stash of cannabis during a targeted search operation at a location identified as a Chicken Farm in Parika Facade, East Bank Demerara. The raid, conducted by Anti-Crime patrol ranks from Regional Police Division #3, highlights the continued vigilance of police in tackling illegal activities...

A new report says the majority of Canadians are purchasing all their cannabis through legal sources. After first prohibiting cannabis use in 1923, medical cannabis use was legalized in Canada in 2001 and then recreational use in 2018. Given nearly 7 years has passed since the latter; has it had much effect on the illicit market? Researchers from Ca...

A cannabis company based near Buellton has agreed to pay a $620,000 environmental fine after prosecutors accused it of violating state regulations on diesel generator use. The settlement was announced by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office and resolves a lawsuit against Central Coast Agriculture Inc. and several affiliated businesse...

The cannabis industry is keeping a close eye on Washington as talk of marijuana reclassification gains momentum. President Donald Trump recently hinted that his administration could move to reschedule marijuana "over the next few weeks," a decision that would mark a historic shift in U.S. drug policy. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedul...