Slightly Stoopid Lights Cannabis Joint With Laser At Texas Concert As Lawmakers Debate Hemp Ban
As Texas GOP lawmakers remain laser-focused on passing a bill to restrict hemp sales during a special legislative session, Kyle McDonald of the band Slightly Stoopid recently had a laser of his own focused on a different objective: Lighting a joint on stage with the beam of a powerful deviceContinue Reading
Oklahoma Marijuana Activists Launch Signature Drive To Put Legalization On 2026 Ballot—With Hundreds Of Retailers Lending Support
Oklahoma activists officially started signature gathering for a 2026 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state on Wednesday—and the campaign has hundreds of retailers, primarily medical cannabis dispensaries, ready to lend a hand. About a month after Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) cleared a procedural hurdle toContinue Reading
Most Marijuana Consumers Expect Federal Legalization Will Happen Before 2028 Presidential Election, Poll Shows
A new poll shows that a slim majority of marijuana consumers anticipate that cannabis will be federally legalized before the next presidential election in 2028. Even amid the stalled-out marijuana rescheduling process, the survey from the medical cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD showed some optimism about the possibility that a completeContinue Reading
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Commission ‘Struggling’ As It Seeks ‘Creative’ Solutions To Funding Challenges
“We’re working as hard as we can to get things to you that meet the statutes.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Frustrations are boiling over for the members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission as they seek “creative” solutions due to a lack of state funding to get started, whichContinue Reading
As Ohio Hits One Year Of Legal Marijuana Sales, It Has Potential To Be A National Model—If Key Regulatory Hurdles Are Overcome (Op-Ed)
“Ohio is in an ideal position to play a meaningful role in the normalization and acceptance of cannabis across the country.” By Hirsh Jain, Verdant Strategies As Ohio marks the first year anniversary of adult-use cannabis sales on Wednesday, there are varied perspectives on how the new cannabis market inContinue Reading
Missouri Health Department's Crucial Cannabis Report
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has released its much-anticipated annual report on the state’s Cannabis Program, showcasing the significant strides made throughout the 2024 program year. Covering the period from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, the report outlines progress in both the medical andContinue Reading
Ayr Wellness Restructures for Impact!
On July 30, 2025, Ayr Wellness, a leading vertically integrated U.S. cannabis company, announced it had entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with a committee of its senior noteholders. This agreement outlines a clear path for Ayr Wellness to continue operations while transitioning to new ownership and significantly reducingContinue Reading
Pennsylvania Bill To Require $250 Monthly For Cannabis
A recently introduced Pennsylvania Bill could reshape the way injured workers receive treatment and financial support for medical cannabis. House Bill 1766 (H.B. 1766), unveiled on Monday, proposes that Pennsylvania employers be required to reimburse injured workers up to $250 per month for cannabis-related expenses. Read More: PennsylvaniaContinue Reading
13 MN Cities Eyeing Cannabis Stores!
As some Minnesota cities fret over regulating newly legalized and normalized marijuana sales, others see an opportunity. Read More: 13 MN Cities Eyeing Cannabis Stores!Continue Reading
Office Of Cannabis Chaos Continues
Just when you thought the state Office of Cannabis Management might have moved past the absurdities and embarrassments of its retail marijuana rollout, here comes a story of ineptitude that may make you wonder what officials were smoking. Read More: Office Of Cannabis Chaos ContinuesContinue Reading