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Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher has thrown her administration's support behind new legislation that aims to improve aging municipal and public safety buildings in small towns across Massachusetts. The proposed bill, titled "An Act Creating a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority," suggests using a portion of state marijuana excise tax rev...

In one of the largest coordinated immigration enforcement actions in recent years, federal agents recently raided two licensed cannabis farms in California. The raids have sparked national debate and attracted the attention of labor advocates and civil rights organizations. Now New Mexicans are wondering if something like this could happen in the L...

As cannabis use continues to rise among older adults, researchers are trying to understand how it affects cognitive function during aging. A new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology provides evidence that cannabis and its primary psychoactive ingredient, THC, may actually improve certain types of memory in aged rats — though these effe...

You can easily buy marijuana at thousands of locations across Texas.  That might surprise people who think weed is illegal in the Lone Star State. In many ways, it still is.  But Texans are legally devouring gummies, sipping THC seltzers and smoking pre-rolled joints sold in smoke shops that have become a sudden fixture at strip malls fro...

Newswise — NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 -- Today, Leafwell, a mission-driven company harnessing cannabis as medicine to transform healthcare, announces the launch of the first clinically driven cannabis care program in the United States, a revolutionary solution that gives individuals access to clinical guidance, personalized care plans from knowledgeab...

Heat, humidity and occasional rain didn't dampen the power of the 2025 National Cannabis Festival (NCF), a weekend that promoted peace, positivity and progress through policy discussions, vendors, and crowd-rocking acts at the Fields at RFK Campus July 18-19. With several performances from local artists, thought-provoking discussions, engaging acti...

Minnesota took another major step toward building its adult-use cannabis industry this week. On Tuesday, July 22nd, the state held its second lottery to issue cannabis retailer licenses — a move that marks continued momentum in rolling out the regulated market. Using random number-generating software, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) selecte...

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Top alcohol makers have been sitting on the sidelines of cannabis drinks boom, watching brands in the fast-growing category like Cann and Wynk make deals with beer and booze distributors, and gain valuable space on liquor store shelves. Now some alcohol companies, seeing their sales falter, are laying the groundwork to potential...

Changes to North Dakota's medical marijuana program aimed at expanding program access and product options for patients are set to go into effect Aug. 1. The North Dakota Legislature passed a series of bills during the 2025 legislative session that changed the state's medical marijuana laws. The new changes will allow for low-dose THC (tetrahydrocan...

Riverdale, a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood in the Bronx, is abuzz with conversation and controversy. The focus? A now-empty storefront on busy Johnson Avenue that once housed a beloved Italian restaurant. The space, which carries years of nostalgia for many locals, may soon be transformed into something entirely different: a state-licensed ca...

In a historic move for New Jersey's cannabis industry, regulators have officially approved the state's first-ever cannabis consumption lounges. This long-anticipated development marks a major milestone, allowing cannabis users—both medicinal and recreational—to legally consume cannabis on-site at designated lounges, similar to the experience of a c...

After massive federal raids last week at two Southern California cannabis farms, the United Farm Workers posted an urgent message to its social media accounts. Because weed remains illegal under federal law, the union advised workers who are not U.S. citizens to avoid jobs in the cannabis industry, even at state-licensed facilities. "We know this i...

The rise of cannabis tourism is redefining what it means to travel for weed. Gone are the days when cannabis enthusiasts simply sought out marijuana-friendly hotels or local dispensaries while on vacation. The new wave of cannabis tourism in 2025 is intentional, experiential, and often spiritual. It's not just about joints in hotel rooms anymore—it...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology shows that a specific type of hexahydro cannabinol, known as 9(R)-HHC, produces behavioral and psychoactive effects in mice that closely resemble those of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol—the main psychoactive component in cannabis. The researchers also found that another form, 9(S)-HHC, produc...

Another weekend is here, and Washington, D.C. is buzzing with unique events, fest, and cultural happenings for every kind of interest. Whether you're into flowers, food, cannabis culture, or quirky collectibles, there's something for you to enjoy. Washington Spirit vs. Portland ThornsFor sports fans, the Washington Spirit are hitting the road to ta...

In an industry still steeped in old school, "heady" tradition and scarred by prohibition, a new generation is rewriting the rules of cannabis cultivation. Meet Generation Z: tech-native, wellness-forward, and unburdened by the cultural baggage that kept their predecessors in survival mode. These young agriculturists are not just growing weed; they'...