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Embarc Fontana is located at 9132 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, placing it along one of Fontana’s major north-south corridors. Sierra Avenue connects local neighborhoods,

Embarc Fontana is located at 9132 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, placing it along one of Fontana’s major north-south corridors. Sierra Avenue connects local neighborhoods,

South Dakota voters passed Initiated Measure 26 in November 2020, legalizing medical marijuana with nearly 70% of the vote. That wasn’t a close call. It

Cannabis brands have never had more ways to get in front of retailers. Trade shows, buyer meetings, industry events, social media, referrals, and direct outreach

On August 22, STORZ & BICKEL will bring the community together for S&B Live and its “My First Time VOLCANO” campaign, inviting people to share

For at least six years, Beard Bros has been screaming from the rooftops about the injustice inflicted on Edwin Rubis. We have visited Edwin in

For decades, federal law treated cannabis consumers the same way it treated people who posed documented dangers to public safety. Touch a plant, lose a

Rx Green Technologies is a Denver-based commercial cannabis cultivation supplier offering coco growing media, dry fertilizer, liquid nutrients, plant additives, sanitation technology, and technical support.

Georgia’s medical cannabis program just had its biggest year since it launched in 2015. Senate Bill 220, signed by Governor Brian Kemp on May 12th,

Catalyst Hemet brings Catalyst’s “Weed for the People” retail model to the San Jacinto Valley with a licensed cannabis retail store focused on access, selection,

A 67% jump in Connecticut cannabis tax revenue sounds like a market firing on all cylinders. Pull back the curtain, though, and the story reads

Billy Caldwell recently turned 21. He is seizure-free, thriving, and by his mother Charlotte’s account, he’s walking up steps he couldn’t manage not long ago

Irish manufacturer brings commercial-scale, EU GMP-certified production and reliable supply to medicines produced through the UK’s regulated Specials pathway Athlone, Ireland — [18 August 2026]

Cannabis has been legal in Canada since October 2018. In the years since, the market has grown fast, public attitudes have shifted, and more than

Barcelona has been doing this for over a decade. Officials hold a press conference, declare war on the city’s cannabis social clubs (CSCs), headlines flare

What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? One of the biggest challenges in

What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? One of the biggest challenges in

In an in-depth interview on the Beard Bros Media Network, Corey and Dustin Koffler, co-founders of Greentank, shared their journey from humble beginnings in Toronto

Federal cannabis reform was supposed to begin dismantling prohibition. Instead, Washington may be rebuilding it in a form better suited to the country’s largest cannabis

Embarc Riverside University is located at 1601 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, placing it along one of Riverside’s most active education, apartment, dining, and commuter

Berkeley Patients Group and Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Berkeley to be recognized August 21 for their roles in patient dignity, compassion activism and community care.

On Wednesday, August 12th, Colorado quietly crossed a significant threshold in end-of-life care. Senate Bill 26-007, the state’s version of Ryan’s Law, officially went live.

For most of the country, the political story of hemp begins with legalization. That is no longer enough. The next chapter is recriminalization. Congress passed

Why Cannabis Retailers Need to Stop Chasing AI Features and Start Looking at Their POS Foundation. Cannabis operators are currently drowning in pitch decks promising

For families navigating an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, the treatment options have long been limited and imperfect. The two FDA-approved medications for ASD, risperidone

Hemp and CBD business owners across the country woke up recently to an unexpected email from Square. The message told them that the company will

For people living with PTSD, nightmares are not just an inconvenience. They are a nightly re-living of the worst moments of a person’s life, often

Germany is Europe’s largest medical cannabis market, valued at approximately €1.15 billion in 2026. Prescription volumes have grown more than 3,000% since March 2024. The

Rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is seemingly imminent. As consolidation accelerates across state markets, grassroots movements and small operators are organizing strategically.

Catalyst Normandie brings Catalyst’s “Weed for the People” retail model to South Los Angeles with a licensed cannabis retail store built around access, selection, and

Last week, S10113 was signed into law, allowing New York cannabis microbusiness licensees to serve as their own cultivator and processor when applying for Cannabis

BelCosta Labs Long Beach was not a fly-by-night testing operation. According to the July 24, 2026 proposed decision from the California Office of Administrative Hearings,

The Senate voted 90-6 in an overnight session on Saturday, to pass a short-term government funding bill that keeps federal agencies running through December 11

For years, California has required licensed cannabis businesses to record nearly every regulated movement of cannabis inside a state-mandated track-and-trace system. Plants and packages receive

Skeletal muscle does a lot more than move your body. It regulates glucose metabolism, drives energy expenditure, and plays a central role in how you

Nepal has spent decades enforcing a national cannabis prohibition against a plant that grows naturally across its hillsides, carries deep roots in Hindu religious tradition,

The federal hemp ban debate has been simmering for months. Now it has exploded into one of the more contentious internal Republican fights of the

The federal hemp ban has been building toward a flashpoint all year. Now it has one. On Tuesday, attorneys general from 34 states and the

In the Fall of 2014, a not entirely sure of himself 19 year old kid was moving into the Boston University Freshman dorms, Claflin hall

Brazil has officially flipped the switch. As of August 4th the country’s first formal framework for domestic medical cannabis cultivation was enabled. For a market

For years, the alcohol industry tracked hemp and cannabis beverages as a competitive threat. Analysts debated how much market share these products might capture, and

Seven licensed Virginia hemp businesses went to federal court last week to stop a new state rule from wiping out their inventory, their revenue, and

Cannabis is entering the next phase of its evolution in America. Rescheduling has real bipartisan momentum while hemp products are available all over the country.

The hemp industry has been watching Congress closely all year, and on Sunday, that attention finally produced something worth talking about. Senate Appropriations Committee leaders

The cannabis industry has made tremendous strides over the past decade, but one challenge continues to impact every brand, retailer, marketer, and media company: public

Ten years after California voters passed Proposition 64 and legalized adult-use cannabis, the state’s top financial officer is done sugarcoating it. California State Treasurer Fiona

As of Friday, July 31st Texas has reinstated controlled-substance classifications for delta-8, delta-10, THCP, and THCA flower, making possession a state jail felony. Compliant delta-9

What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? The biggest challenge in NY cannabis

Embarc Fairfield is located at 180 Serrano Dr Suite A, Fairfield, CA 94533, placing it in one of Solano County’s most practical retail and commuter

The cannabis brands that build the most durable equity aren’t always the ones with the biggest ad budgets. They’re not always the ones with the

A federally funded study from Ohio State University, published in Health Economics earlier this month, found that 89% of the drop in legal cannabis purchases

Why stronger financial infrastructure matters as cannabis businesses grow, compete, and adapt. There was a time when simply finding a financial institution willing to work

A peer-reviewed study published in this months version the Journal of Health Monitoring by researchers at Germany’s Federal Institute of Public Health (BIÖG) and the

Glass House Brands recently announced in a press release the retention of Matt Murphy, a former Drug Enforcement Administration official, to advise on DEA compliance

For the first time in its nearly 200-year history, The Great New York State Fair will host a cannabis advocacy booth in 2026. Set up

In a recent episode of Retail Revelations, host Chelsea Mulligan, known as the Dispensary Whisperer, delved into the critical elements shaping the future of cannabis

Two Santa Rosa cannabis manufacturers, CannaCraft and NorCal Cannabis Co., are laying off more than 100 workers upcoming in September as California’s legal cannabis market

Catalyst Moreno Valley brings the Catalyst “Weed for the People” retail model to the Inland Empire with a licensed cannabis retail store focused on access,

The California Department of Cannabis Control has posted a formal Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Action (DCC-2026-03-R) to allow group tagging of cannabis plants, replacing the

A Northern California Cannabis grower tested their plants regularly for Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd). They thought they were managing their nursery correctly, while a 40%

Ryan’s Law requires hospitals and healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis for symptom relief. First passed in California in 2021,

Riverside is one of the Inland Empire’s anchor cities, with historic neighborhoods, college energy, local businesses, commuter traffic, and a growing demand for convenient cannabis

Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about technologies in cannabis. Nearly every software company now claims to have an AI strategy, and

A new bipartisan bill dropped Wednesday, and the hemp industry is paying close attention. Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Lawful

A recent NFL-funded study published in Sports Health found that elite contact-sport athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, and other leagues deliberately use cannabis

When Florida’s House passed HB 555 this spring, the headline seemed clear: Veterans would no longer pay the $75 fee for medical marijuana cards.( a

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to commit to expanding cannabis rescheduling and reform beyond a medical framework when questioned by Senator Alex Padilla in

What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? The biggest challenge in Missouri is

There was a time when the idea of cannabis being openly displayed, judged, sold and consumed at the California State Fair would have sounded less

A Phase 2 clinical trial called LiBBY, recently presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London on July 14th, found that a purified oral

Planet Catalyst Orange County brings the Catalyst “Weed for the People” mission into one of the most recognizable cannabis retail locations in Southern California. Located

Six major cannabis multi-state operators made a combined $11.5 million Trump PAC donation to America First Agriculture Action Inc. in June 2026. Federal Election Commission

Jeff Nordahl is not saying California’s METRC plant tags are definitely dangerous. That distinction matters, and it should be made clearly from the beginning. What

Last month, the Sacramento City Council voted to approve two measures that formally move cannabis consumption lounges closer to opening in the city. The votes

Life is Not Grape introduced four new cannabis products at the Kiva Sales and Service Trade Show on June 17, 2026, in Downtown Los Angeles.

In a groundbreaking move that signals evolving cultural acceptance and industry integration, the California State Fair successfully hosted the nation’s first-ever state-sanctioned cannabis awards and

Washington is once again presenting the country with two very different versions of cannabis reform. One would move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III

As multiple states prepare to roll out legal psychedelic-assisted therapy programs to join Colorado and Oregon’s flagship regulated markets, a consortium of operators in the

Meyers sits just outside South Lake Tahoe, surrounded by mountain roads, forest views, ski traffic, trailheads, campgrounds, and year-round visitors heading into one of California’s

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted 7-4 on July 14th, to approve an ordinance allowing licensed cannabis retailers to serve food, non-alcoholic beverages, and live

There are few places in the United States more closely connected to cannabis history than Humboldt County. For generations, the region’s farmers, families, workers, activists,

Europe’s not waiting around for permission to define cannabis on its own terms. That was clear to me at ICBC Berlin. There, the room felt

North America – The Department of War issued a memo on July 9,th, obtained by and first reported by Marijuana Moment, reaffirming a full marijuana

NORTH AMERICA – Yesterday was a major milestone for anyone keeping tabs on psychedelic medicine and drug policy. The FDA officially published its finalized guidance,

NORTH AMERICA, PENNSYLVANNIA – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion budget this past Sunday, that contains no adult-use cannabis framework. The bipartisan Senate

NORTH AMERICA – A Johns Hopkins-led study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that 87% of U.S. healthcare professionals believe cannabis has legitimate

Catalyst Lancaster brings the Catalyst “Weed for the People” mission to the Antelope Valley with a licensed cannabis retail store focused on access, affordability, and

New Jersey’s cannabis industry is building with careful licensing, growing retail infrastructure, and established regulatory frameworks. The state is creating space for real relationships; between

What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? Oversupply, taxes, regulation—those are red herrings.

Ceremony to take place during the Whitethorn Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Dance on Saturday, August 1 WHITETHORN, CA — On Saturday, August

If you have ever run a vape filling line at real volume, you already know the truth. The bottleneck is rarely the oil, and it

Dosing is where beginner cannabis education either becomes useful or becomes noise. You can understand cannabinoids, terpenes, strains, and product types, but if you take

Cannabinoids are some of the main active compounds in cannabis. They interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a network involved in processes such as mood,

Key Takeaways In cannabis culture, 710 is the holiday for concentrates. It lands every year on July 10, written as 7/10, and it celebrates cannabis

NORTH AMERICA – The data is in, and it points in one clear direction: people who drink THC beverages are drinking a lot less alcohol.

Woodland sits in the heart of Yolo County, surrounded by agriculture, local businesses, nearby Davis, and the greater Sacramento Valley. For cannabis shoppers in the

A Beard Bros Beginner’s Guide to Weed, Wellness, and Smarter Consumption Cannabis is everywhere now, but that does not mean it has suddenly become easy

NORTH AMERICA, WYOMING – Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz officially blocked the state from following the federal government’s April cannabis rescheduling decision. Because Wyoming had

NORTH AMERICA, MICHIGAN – On Monday July 6th, the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously ruled in People v. Hess that state trial courts cannot prohibit MRTMA-compliant

A lot of cannabis manufacturers do not have a production line. They have a series of stations that operate independently, with minimal cohesion. Filling happens

The hemp beverage industry gathered in Austin for the third annual Hemp Beverage Expo (HBE), where a crowded show floor reflected both the category’s rapid