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(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...

President Trump has indicated he is open to following through on former President Biden's stalled effort to reschedule marijuana, a move that would fall short of full legalization but could still mark a significant moment for cannabis reform. Speaking to donors earlier this month and later at a press conference, Trump said a decision could come wit...

In a significant development for the state's cannabis industry, more than 7,000 marijuana products in Massachusetts have been flagged for potential yeast and mold contamination. This comes after the Cannabis Commission suspended the license of Assured Testing Laboratories, a Tyngsborough-based facility accused of underreporting contaminated samples...

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has intensified its efforts to regulate cannabis-related businesses across Thailand. Between June 16 and August 13, 2025, officials inspected 5,218 out of 18,763 establishments nationwide, with a strong focus on ensuring that cannabis shops operate within the law. The inspection results we...

A groundbreaking study has found that cannabis may provide real, measurable pain relief beyond the placebo effect—and Cannabis Terpenoids appear to play a critical role in this therapeutic benefit. Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, leading many sufferers to explore a variety of treatments, from over-the-counter medications to prescription op...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Governor Walz announced Wednesday that Eric Taubel has been officially appointed as the new executive director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), marking a significant step in the state's preparations to launch its cannabis market. Taubel, who has been serving as the interim director of OCM since January,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is weighing a significant policy shift that could reshape how marijuana is regulated at the federal level. Officials have confirmed that marijuana reclassification is under serious consideration, with a decision potentially coming in the next few weeks. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I d...

This article was originally published by ICT News, formerly Indian Country Today. The operators of the Little Pines cannabis dispensary say its location next to Munchies to Go was just a happy accident. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Indians' business development corporation opened Little Pines in early July, in a modest store front nest...

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 Cannabis Store (OCS) and Deloitte. Additionally, th...

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 said. "I would be on the roof with a megaphone if...

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 Presbyterian Health Foundation in Oklahoma City. The r...