A Minnesota city appears poised to be the second in the U.S. to experiment with a government-run cannabis store.
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The great Farm Bill bait and switch: the cartel trying to kill hemp-derived THC
Major cannabis companies and some new corporate allies are behind the hysteria threatening hemp-derived THC.
GOP senator would keep government shut to save hemp THC
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul suggested he’d keep the government closed to avoid a federal hemp THC ban.
Longest strike in U.S. cannabis industry ends but separate stoppage continues
What’s believed to be the longest strike in U.S. cannabis history ended earlier this month. A second strike is ongoing.
Marijuana MSOs settle $860 million lawsuit after failed boomtime acquisition
Vireo Growth Corp. will receive $1 million in cash and Pennsylvania real estate from Verano Holdings Corp., the companies announced Wednesday.
MJBizCon 2025 to debut first virtual cannabis retail activation
The first-ever onsite cannabis retail experience is set for MJBizCon in 2025.
How high-tech dab rigs are shaping the cannabis industry
Bluetooth-enabled “smart” dab rigs are a harbinger of consumer cannabis trends.
Minnesota cannabis business licenses resold as regulators dawdle
Some marijuana business permits are being advertised for resale for more than $1 million despite a “face value” of less than $10,000.
How cannabis cultivators can manage their energy costs
With electricity rates rising and wholesale prices dropping, successful cannabis cultivators will follow these power-saving steps to ensure profitability.
Ohio lawmakers signal hemp beverage approval
Ohio lawmakers signaled acceptance for hemp-derived THC beverages in a bill passed this week.
Circle K to sell hemp THC beverages nationwide in 2026
Circle K’s announcement that it will carry hemp-derived THC beverages in three states is a potential major development.
Ohio lawmakers moving to restrict hemp THC products to licensed cannabis stores
Ohio lawmakers are expected to vote soon on a bill that would disrupt the state’s hemp-THC beverage market.













