Psychedelic Church’s Secret Agreement With DEA And Approval From Iowa Officials Allows Import And Manufacturing Of Ayahuasca
An Iowa church secures DEA and state approval to import and manufacture ayahuasca through a sealed agreement, signaling …
Read more →Controversial Oregon cannabis executive charged with tax fraud
An Oregon cannabis MSO CEO faces federal tax fraud charges, highlighting critical financial compliance risks for industr…
Read more →Bipartisan New Jersey bill targets unlicensed cannabis retailers
New Jersey lawmakers introduce a bipartisan bill to fine unlicensed cannabis sellers up to $250K and shut down repeat il…
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Florida Should Regulate Hemp THC Drinks To Show The Rest Of The Country That Legalization Is Better Than Prohibition (Op-Ed)
Florida hemp advocates urge state regulation of THC drinks over prohibition, highlighting compliance needs and mainstrea…
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Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Every Region Of The State, Governor Announces
Kentucky medical cannabis dispensaries are now open in all 11 state regions, creating new retail opportunities for brand…
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A Twenty Dollar Bill, A Billion Dollar Economy: Thunder Walker Premieres WEED MONEY
Thunder Walker's new book WEED MONEY examines how cannabis is reshaping household budgets, culture, and the broader Amer…
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Fifteen Indicted on Cannabis Burglary Ring Charges in Portland, Oregon
Fifteen indicted in Portland for a cannabis burglary ring targeting 17 businesses using stolen vehicles to breach retail…
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North Carolinians Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including Majorities Of Republicans And Democrats, Poll Shows
New poll shows 63% of North Carolina adults support recreational marijuana legalization across bipartisan lines, signali…
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Dozens Of Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Voters To Keep Marijuana Sales Legal By Rejecting Measure On November Ballot
Over 50 Massachusetts lawmakers urge voters to reject a November ballot measure aimed at repealing legal recreational ca…
Read more →Beyond 280E relief: The hidden tax audit risks of marijuana rescheduling
Cannabis rescheduling offers Section 280E relief but brings hidden tax audit risks. Operators must audit historical reco…
Read more →Dark money ads slam GOP senator’s hemp stance (Newsletter: October 16, 2026)
Dark money ads target a GOP senator over hemp policy amid shifting cannabis regulations, political campaigns, and new ce…
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Maine Issues Medical Cannabis Patient Advisory Over Contaminated Flower, Pre-Rolls
Maine regulators issue a medical cannabis advisory for contaminated flower and pre-rolls from The B Maine, highlighting …
Read more →Colorado cannabis vape recall expands as health complaints rise
Colorado expands a major Craft THC vape recall after health complaints, pulling products from 700+ retailers. Read the c…
Read more →Aurora Cannabis board rebuffs Curaleaf takeover again, welcomes other bids
Aurora Cannabis rejects Curaleaf takeover bid while remaining open to alternative offers, signaling ongoing consolidatio…
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Marijuana Businesses Fighting To Ban Hemp THC Products Are Being Short-Sighted (Op-Ed)
Cannabis industry op-ed argues that fighting to ban hemp THC products is short-sighted and urges operators to support un…
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Marijuana Is A Popular Tool For People Trying To Quit Smoking Cigarettes, Rivaling Prescription Nicotine Cessation Medications, Study Shows
New study shows cannabis rivals prescription nicotine cessation aids for quitting cigarettes, signaling new opportunitie…
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EasyDay Edibles Introduces a Brand-New Cannabis Delivery Method to Washington, D.C.
EasyDay Edibles launches the CoolMST Inhaler in Washington, D.C., offering retailers a multi-patented consumption method…
Read more →Police Would Rather Deal With People High On Marijuana Than Drunk On Alcohol, Iowa Governor Candidate Says
Iowa gubernatorial candidate pushes for cannabis legalization to aid law enforcement and fund education, signaling poten…
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South Dakota Lawmakers Accused Of Rigging Marijuana Committee Meeting With Opponent Testimony
South Dakota medical marijuana advocates accuse lawmakers of rigging an oversight committee meeting with out-of-state an…
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The Next Attack on Legalization Targets Voters
Prohibitionists are shifting tactics to restrict citizen ballot initiatives, threatening future market expansion and can…
Read more →New York cannabis founder on entering the industry in 2026: ‘Don’t do it’
Gotham founder Joanne Wilson warns entrepreneurs against entering the New York cannabis retail market in 2026 amid ongoi…
Read more →DEA ordered to reply to cannabis opponents’ push for more rescheduling testimony (Newsletter: October 15, 2026)
DEA ordered to respond on cannabis rescheduling testimony. Boston supports legal sales, and state regulatory frameworks …
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Study: Cannabis is the Most Popular Mind-Altering Substance Used While Hiking
New study shows 35% of hikers consume cannabis on the trail. Discover what this outdoor trend means for dispensary produ…
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Owner of Kansas Hemp Businesses Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Illicit Cannabis Sales
Kansas hemp business owner pleads guilty to federal racketeering charges for illicit cannabis sales, highlighting strict…
Read more →Nebraska MMJ growers harvest first crops with no path to market
Nebraska medical cannabis growers harvest their first crops with no processors, labs, or dispensaries available, creatin…
Read more →States don’t need to change rules to comply with federal marijuana rescheduling
South Dakota AG legal opinion suggests state medical marijuana laws comply with federal rescheduling, easing potential r…
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Nebraska Officials Consider Changes To Medical Marijuana Rules
Nebraska officials weigh medical marijuana rule changes, including removing Schedule I labels from packaging ahead of fe…
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Proposed New Mexico Psilocybin Rules Get Pushback From Lawmakers And Advocates
New Mexico lawmakers and advocates push back against proposed medical psilocybin rules, citing restricted access and reg…
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DEA Judge Orders Agency To Address Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents’ Request For New Testimony And Document Discovery
DEA judge orders agency response on rescheduling testimony and discovery following a federal report highlighting evaluat…
Read more →As rescheduling fuels cannabis deals, integration decides who wins
As cannabis rescheduling drives M&A activity, industry leaders share why post-closing integration and retaining local te…
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