New York cannabis shops too close to schools have reached an agreement with regulators allowing them to continue operating for the next five months.
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Trump Justice Department withdraws Biden-era cannabis research, hemp testing
The Department of Justice is withdrawing proposed rules aimed at implementing a law to expand marijuana research and hemp analytic testing.
MJBizCon sparks cannabis deals and innovation
MJBizCon, slated for Dec. 2-5 in Las Vegas, is the epicenter for deal-making, networking and innovation in the cannabis industry.
Texas governor expected to regulate hemp-derived THC with executive order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to issue an executive order to regulate THC products and establish a minimum purchasing age of 21.
Cannabis consumption lounges coming to Kansas City, Missouri
Officials are drafting new rules and licensing regulations that would allow marijuana consumption lounges to open in Kansas City, Missouri.
Bid to end adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts advances
Massachusetts voters may have opportunity to repeal state’s adult-use marijuana laws with the certification of ballot initiative petitions.
Tech-driven loyalty programs are key to cannabis retail
Borrowing from the playbook of industries like airlines and hospitality, cannabis retailers are upping their loyalty program game.
Delaware adult-use cannabis sales top $7.3 million in first month
More than $7.3 million worth of cannabis was sold in August in Delaware during the state’s first month of recreational sales.
THC-infused beverage sales topped $1 billion in 2024
Legal sales of THC beverages in the U.S. exceeded $1 billion in 2024, and is forecast to expand exponentially.
Chicago alderman won’t allow cannabis dispensary owned by ex-cops
A Chicago alderman blocked a proposal from a business that includes former police officers from opening a marijuana dispensary on the city’s North Side.Â
On-tap THC-infused drinks redefine the bar experience
Move over, craft beer – there’s a new drink flowing from taps.
Hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, once limited to cans and bottles are making their way onto tap lines, offering a novel alternative to alcohol.
Vaporizers with CBD, THC now banned in Texas
One of the toughest vape bans in the country went into effect on Monday in Texas.












