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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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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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…
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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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GOP Senator Attacked Over Push To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal In New Ad From Dark Money Group
A dark money group targets Sen. Tim Sheehy in a new ad over his efforts to keep hemp THC drinks legal and sold in conven…
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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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 →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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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…
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Boston Mayor Opposes Massachusetts Ballot Measure To Roll Back Marijuana Legalization
Boston Mayor opposes a ballot measure to roll back Massachusetts cannabis legalization, providing key political stabilit…
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Study: Cannabis Dispensary Proximity Not Associated With Adolescent Use
New study shows cannabis dispensary proximity does not increase adolescent use, offering operators data for municipal zo…
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Secret Shoppers Study Finds Oregon Psilocybin Centers Highly Compliant
Oregon psilocybin centers show high regulatory compliance but face steep costs limiting scalability, according to a rece…
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Former Staffer At Top Marijuana Policy Group Criticizes Its Push To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal (Op-Ed)
Former staffer criticizes Marijuana Policy Project for supporting legal intoxicating hemp products, highlighting industr…
Read more →New DEA & opponent briefs in cannabis rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: October 14, 2026)
Stay updated on DEA rescheduling briefs, Kansas legalization momentum, and hemp THC beverage trends impacting cannabis o…
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DEA Is OK With Including New Report In Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing As Opponents Seek More Testimony And Document Discovery
DEA agrees to include a federal watchdog report in marijuana rescheduling hearings while resisting calls for additional …
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Congress Should Regulate Hemp THC Drinks Like Alcohol Instead Of Banning Them, Former NFL Player Says (Op-Ed)
Former NFL player Micah Hyde argues Congress should regulate hemp THC drinks like alcohol instead of banning them, impac…
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Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Will Have ‘Negligible Impact’ On South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Program, Attorney General Says
South Dakota AG says federal marijuana rescheduling will have negligible impact on the state's medical cannabis program …
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Study: No Jump in Teen Use Following Cannabis Dispensary Openings
New NORML study shows legal cannabis dispensaries do not increase teen use, offering valuable data for retail licensing …
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Kansas Should Legalize Marijuana, Democratic Candidate For Governor Says, Criticizing GOP Opponent For Blocking Medical Access
Kansas Democratic gubernatorial candidate calls for marijuana legalization, criticizing opponents for blocking reform an…
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Cannabis Was Canada’s 5th Most Important Cash Crop in 2025
Statistics Canada reports cannabis was Canada's fifth largest cash crop in 2025, generating $3 billion and accounting fo…
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Manitoba, Canada Considers Mandatory Staffing Levels for Cannabis Retailers
Manitoba considers mandatory staffing and window cover removal for cannabis retailers following security incidents, impa…
Read more →Wisconsin Should Legalize Marijuana To Fund Pre-K And Healthcare Expansion, Democratic Governor Candidate Says
Wisconsin governor candidate David Crowley proposes legalizing cannabis to fund pre-K and healthcare, signaling potentia…
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Illinois Sets New Monthly Cannabis Sales Record After Doubling Purchase Limits
Illinois cannabis sales hit a record $5 million in July following doubled purchase limits, signaling higher transaction …
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Texas Smokable Hemp Hearing Set for December
Texas hemp industry fights smokable product ban in court on Dec 8. Get the details on compliance and retail impacts for …
Read more →The Marijuana Rescheduling Process Has Been Delayed—But Not Derailed (Op-Ed)
Legal experts clarify that DEA marijuana rescheduling delays are procedural, meaning Section 280E tax burdens will remai…
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It’s Time to Allow Marijuana Use in Prison (Op-Ed)
An op-ed explores prison cannabis use as a harm reduction strategy against dangerous synthetics like K2, highlighting ev…
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