Texas Cannabis Policy Conference Insights Shape Future Regulatory Framework
The Texas Cannabis Policy Center has released the full recap of its 2026 conference, featuring expert insights from Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas. Session recordings, photos, and key takeaways are now ...
Cannabis Industry's Social Equity Efforts Highlighted Through Illinois Resident's Record Expungement
For decades, a cannabis conviction from 1980 trailed Roosevelt Myles, lingering on his record long after he served his time. Myles, an Illinois resident, spent nearly three decades behind bars for a m...
Helus Pharma Reports Positive Phase 2a Results for Psychedelic-Based Depression Treatment
Helus Pharma announced publication in Nature Medicine of Phase 2a trial results showing that a single 21.5 mg dose of SPL026 achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in ...
Kentucky Officials Push to Expand Medical Cannabis Eligibility
Kentucky marijuana officials are urging lawmakers to broaden the list of medical conditions that qualify patients for a medical cannabis card. In a letter sent Thursday to top legislative leaders, the...
Study Links Marijuana Legalization to Reduced Opioid Use Among High-Risk Population
Expanding legal access to marijuana for both recreational and medical use may be linked to lower levels of daily opioid consumption among people who inject substances, according to new research led by...
Green Monke Expands Distribution to Virginia Market, Positioning for Northeast Growth
Green Monke USA has entered into a new distribution agreement to bring its hemp-derived Delta-9 beverages to the Virginia market. This agreement with a major alcohol and beer distributor network provi...
Blimburn Seeds Partners with Kyle Kushman to Elevate Cannabis Cultivation Education
The partnership brings together Blimburn’s decades-long expertise in genetics and breeding with Kushman’s deep-rooted knowledge of cultivation, plant health, and cannabis education.
Federal Hemp Regulation Changes Threaten Cannabinoid Products Industry
Federal hemp regulations are set to shift dramatically in nine months, a change that industry leaders warn could effectively outlaw most consumable cannabinoid products. This regulatory transformation...
Trump Executive Order Sparks Cannabis Industry Activity While Patient Access Questions Persist
President Donald Trump's executive order issued on December 18 has initiated a notable shift in U.S. medical cannabis policy, creating new avenues for research and stimulating a surge of mergers and a...
Moe Greens Dispensary Launches Super Bowl Weekend Cannabis Promotions in San Francisco
Moe Greens, a cannabis dispensary and smoke lounge in San Francisco, is launching weekend promotions timed with Super Bowl Sunday. The promotions include a limited-time 6-Star Bag Deal on Saturday, Fe...
Ohio Attorney General Approves Language for Marijuana Law Referendum
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has approved the official title and summary language for a proposed referendum that seeks to roll back the state's recent changes to its recreational marijuana laws. Th...
Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Legalize Recreational and Medical Marijuana
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers recently introduced legislation that would legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use, renewing a long-running debate as the state continues to lag behind ...
Splash Beverage Group Appoints Cannabis Industry Veteran Brady Cobb to Board Amid Regulatory Shifts
Splash Beverage Group, Inc. has appointed Brady Cobb to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company's governance as it executes its Splash 2.0 strategic reset. This move comes amid significant r...
Moe Greens Offers Concert Discounts, Highlighting Cannabis Industry's Cultural Integration
Moe Greens Cannabis Dispensary and Smoke Lounge is offering a 10% discount to attendees of the Chris Stapleton concert at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on February 7, 2026. The promotion, valid fro...
Minnesota Pilot Study Offers New Pathway for Medical Cannabis Research Amid Federal Hurdles
A pilot study conducted in Minnesota is pointing to a possible new way for scientists to study medical marijuana without becoming entangled in federal regulatory hurdles that have long limited clinica...
NRA Joins Drug Policy Reform Advocates in Supreme Court Challenge to Firearm Ban for Cannabis Users
The National Rifle Association has aligned itself with prominent drug policy reform advocates in a high-profile challenge to a federal law that bars cannabis users from owning or purchasing firearms. ...
Michigan Cannabis Retailers Enhance Security Amid Rising Robbery Concerns
Cannabis retailers across Michigan are tightening security as robberies and break-ins continue to spike in waves, prompting concern among business owners and law enforcement officials alike. These cha...
Virginia Advances Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Legislation, Potentially Opening Market for Companies Like Tilray Brands
Virginia legislators have advanced legislation that would legalize and oversee adult-use marijuana sales in the state. The proposal is one of several drug policy measures being debated during the 2026...
Neurothera Labs Granted U.S. Patent for Cannabinoid-Enhanced Antimicrobial Platform Targeting Antibiotic Resistance
Neurothera Labs Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company and majority-owned subsidiary of SciSparc Ltd., announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted a U.S. patent for its pr...
Michigan Tax Policy Shift Creates Unexpected Hurdle for Cannabis Retailer Launch
Mike Khemmoro, chief operating officer of Mango Cannabis, anticipated standard operational hurdles when launching the company's New Buffalo retail location in Michigan. As a multistate operator with s...
The Green Nugget Marks 11 Years with Founder's Day Promotion on February 21, 2026
The Green Nugget, a cannabis dispensary chain recognized for its service and premium products, will hold its annual Founder's Day Promotion on Friday, February 21, 2026, at all store locations. This c...
Study Links Prior Marijuana Use to Better Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that older adults who have used marijuana at some point demonstrate stronger cognitive abilities than those with little or...
Whoopi Goldberg to Headline New Jersey Cannabis Conference, Highlighting Wellness and Mainstream Integration
Goldberg, along with business associates Davina Kaonohi & Melissa Jochim, Founding Partners of Beauty Evolution, will take the stage from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM for an exclusive, live, 30-minute moderated...
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Forms Strategic Alliance with AXIM Biotechnologies to Develop Water-Soluble Cannabinoid Technology
Medical Marijuana, Inc. announced a strategic alliance with AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc. focused on researching and developing applications for AXIM's patent covering water-soluble cannabinoids. The tra...
AXIM Biotechnologies and Medical Marijuana, Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop Water-Soluble Cannabinoid Technology
AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Medical Marijuana, Inc. to research and develop applications for AXIM's patent covering water-soluble cannabinoids. The collaborat...
Green Therapy NYC Launches Premium Cannabis Delivery Service for Hotel Guests Across New York City
Green Therapy NYC, a high-quality cannabis delivery service, has unveiled custom delivery solutions specifically designed for tourists and hotel patrons across all five boroughs of New York City. As t...
Moe Greens Hosts Dual Cannabis and Cultural Events in San Francisco
Moe Greens Cannabis Dispensary & Smoke Lounge, a premier San Francisco cannabis destination, will host two consecutive events on Friday, February 7, 2026, blending retail, culture, and community. The ...
Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Federal Framework for Hemp Products, Medicare CBD Pilot Program Considered
Bipartisan lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at setting federal rules for consumable hemp products, providing an alternative to the broad THC prohibition that became law late last year u...