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Arkansas regulators to draft rules for medical marijuana dispensary relocations

Arizona Arizona cannabis testing lab continues rule violations despite enforcement4d ago

Nebraska Nebraska Supreme Court upholds validity of medical cannabis laws4d ago

Florida Florida bans celebrity endorsements in medical marijuana marketing4d ago

Illinois Illinois cannabis dispensaries now permitted to offer drive-thru service4d ago

Florida Florida medical marijuana market faces renewal backlog, facility closures4d ago

Australia Australia targets 'closed loop' prescribing in medical cannabis reforms5d ago

North Carolina NC Advisory Council evaluates lab testing models for potential cannabis legalization5d ago

North Carolina NC policymakers develop cannabis regulation framework as hemp's future remains uncertain6d ago

North Carolina Federal hemp crackdown delayed one month; NC's $1 billion industry awaits clarity6d ago

Oklahoma Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority responds to Tulsa district attorney inquiry6d ago

Massachusetts Massachusetts cannabis cultivation workers approve new labor contract6d ago

Oklahoma Tulsa County DA seeks tougher oversight of medical marijuana industry after explosion7d ago

Oklahoma Oklahoma legislator demands stronger safeguards for marijuana industry after explosion7d ago

Virginia Bedford County begins planning for recreational marijuana businesses ahead of 2027 sales7d ago

Washington Washington Liquor & Cannabis Board expands alcohol sales at WSU football games7d ago

Maine Maine launches lockable cannabis storage bags program to reduce accidental use7d ago

Brazil Anvisa raises quality standards for cannabis testing labs7d ago

Thailand Thailand bans cannabis, watersports for US Navy sailors visiting PattayaSep 1, 2026

Massachusetts Massachusetts raises cannabis retailer license cap, guides investorsSep 1, 2026

Oklahoma Oklahoma reports uptick of accidental marijuana consumption among children under 5Sep 1, 2026

Wisconsin Wisconsin announces winners of first-ever hemp competitionAug 31, 2026

Michigan Michigan issues first hemp license suspension for excessive THC levelsAug 31, 2026

Ohio Ohio House hears testimony on legislation to support orphaned cannabis processorsAug 30, 2026

Colorado Trump's marijuana reclassification order could reshape Colorado industryAug 30, 2026

Maryland Maryland's high-demand cannabis market undermined by restrictions, delaysAug 30, 2026

Connecticut Connecticut sets $3M fee for social equity cannabis grower permitsAug 30, 2026

Kentucky Supply shortages, licensing delays slow Kentucky medical marijuana marketAug 28, 2026

Georgia Georgia medical marijuana program enrollment soars; concerns grow about misuseAug 28, 2026

Alaska Alaska weight-based cannabis tax drives growers to black marketAug 28, 2026

Ohio California company sues to overturn Ohio's ban on intoxicating hemp productsAug 28, 2026

Alaska Alaska lawmakers slow to act on cannabis tax reform callsAug 27, 2026

California California AB2697 ordered to inactive file: cannabis drive-through provisionsAug 27, 2026

California California AB2532 advances: cannabis labels, packaging, advertising standardsAug 27, 2026

North Carolina North Carolina examines marijuana DWI detection methodsAug 26, 2026

Virginia Bedford County sheriff seeks limits on recreational marijuana retailersAug 26, 2026

Illinois Illinois IDFPR opens applications for adult-use dispensaries to add medical salesAug 26, 2026

Utah Utah CSD launches medical cannabis search function for usersAug 25, 2026

Connecticut Suffield hemp processor wins cannabis zoning fight at state supreme courtAug 25, 2026

Alabama Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission hearing concludes on integrated facility licensingAug 25, 2026

New Mexico New Mexico cannabis businesses seek court halt to track-and-trace systemAug 24, 2026

Maryland Maryland localities decide how to allocate cannabis sales tax revenueAug 24, 2026

Massachusetts Ousted Massachusetts cannabis czar sues, alleging corruption and safety risksAug 24, 2026

Massachusetts Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission opens social equity program to new applicantsAug 24, 2026

Maryland Maryland Cannabis Administration announces policy webinar and workforce conferenceAug 23, 2026

New Mexico New Mexico cannabis businesses face six-day inventory system blackoutAug 23, 2026

Germany Germany scales back cannabis legalization plans to focus on home cultivationAug 22, 2026

Netherlands Netherlands seeks new medical cannabis supplierAug 21, 2026

Iowa Iowa files rules to allow out-of-state patients to register for medical marijuanaAug 21, 2026

Minnesota Minnesota cannabis workforce training model draws national attentionAug 21, 2026

Missouri Missouri's third microbusiness lottery draws 900 applicants for 77 licensesAug 21, 2026

Massachusetts Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission faces new lawsuitAug 21, 2026

Virginia Oceanfront cannabis signs spark Virginia debate over public smoking rulesAug 20, 2026

Illinois Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed producers to grow cannabis outdoorsAug 20, 2026

Montana Missoula extends ban on new dispensaries, permits relocationsAug 20, 2026

Arkansas Arkansas lawmakers advance rule to regulate medical marijuana management contractsAug 20, 2026

Missouri DOJ called Missouri marijuana systems 'robust' despite state records showing gapsAug 19, 2026

Oklahoma Oklahoma representative to host interim study on medical marijuana testingAug 19, 2026

Ohio DEA makes final push to move marijuana to Schedule IIIAug 19, 2026

Oregon Oregon lawmaker pledges push for stricter cannabis regulations in 2027Aug 19, 2026

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