Texas is approaching a major shift in its cannabis and hemp policy. On March 31st, new regulations from the Texas Department of State Health Services
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If you have been anywhere near cannabinoid therapy over the last decade, you have felt the ripple effect of one simple truth. When conventional options
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If you’ve spent more than five minutes in the cannabis vape space, you already know the dirty little secret: most vape hardware isn’t built with
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For decades, an unfair double standard has quietly plagued parents who consume cannabis. A parent can unwind with a glass of wine or a cocktail
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Let’s start with something that many cannabis brands already know deep down but rarely say out loud: if your marketing strategy depends on one placement
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For decades, opponents of cannabis legalization leaned heavily on the stereotype of the forgetful, cognitively impaired consumer. This narrative suggested that long-term consumption would eventually
In cannabis retail, timing isn’t just important. It’s everything. A new drop lands. A small-batch release hits shelves. A flash sale needs traction before the
Nebraska voters made their voices heard loud and clear when they overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana at the ballot box. Yet, patients across the state are
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Some trade shows feel like obligation. Hall of Flowers feels like momentum. In March 2026, the cannabis industry returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds for
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More than one-third of veterans enrolled in a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program reported using cannabis to manage chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep problems,
Michigan’s experiment in funding road repairs through cannabis taxation has hit its first major ‘pothole’. Just weeks after the state’s controversial 24% wholesale cannabis tax
The 2026 California Cannabis Awards (CCA) has officially opened its submission window—and this year, it may carry more weight than ever. After all, the state’s
Arizona lawmakers are pushing legislation that would criminalize something they can’t even define. Senate Bill 1725 and its companion measure, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1048, threaten
On March 2nd, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in one of the most significant cases for cannabis consumers in recent memory. This
Hawaii’s Senate has taken a cautious step toward cannabis reform by advancing a bill that would legalize low-dose cannabis products—but without the commercial infrastructure to
When the New York Times editorial board published their opinion piece on cannabis last week, the industry response was predictable: outrage, defensiveness, accusations of bad
Virginia finds itself in a peculiar position. Since 2021, adults can legally possess marijuana and grow up to four plants at home. Yet buying cannabis
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Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit earlier this week, which examined the state’s medical marijuana licensing process from 2019. The nearly three-year investigation
Long before cannabis had compliance departments, standardized operating procedures, or access to institutional capital, it had problem-solvers. Early operators didn’t just grow a plant, they
In an industry defined by rapid change, consolidation, and constant regulatory pressure, longevity is one of the rarest accomplishments in cannabis. In 2025, Nature’s Grace
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson has released a draft for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Which aims to revitalize
For a long time in cannabis, banking was not something cannabis operators evaluated or compared. For many operators, banking was something you took one day
On February 6, 2026, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a landmark antitrust action against nine major multistate cannabis operators (MSOs), accusing them of forming
For the nearly one million registered medical marijuana patients in Florida, navigating the administrative requirements of the state program can often feel as problematic as
In the early 2010s, you could find Mario Guzman growing high-grade cannabis in a garage on 20th Avenue in the Sunset District of San Francisco.
Europe in 2026 isn’t unified when it comes to cannabis. It’s not a green continent. It’s a layered one. In some countries, adults can legally
Across the United States, lawmakers are rushing to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids. Delta-8, Delta-10, THCA flower, and other hemp-derived products have triggered a wave of emergency
Modern cannabis law and policy is built on a fundamental misunderstanding of the plant itself. While lawmakers argue over THC percentages, loopholes, and emergency bans,
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In an industry obsessed with size—big canopies, big projections, and big social media followings—it is easy to lose sight of what actually keeps the lights
The much-discussed effort to dismantle Maine’s recreational cannabis market has hit a major roadblock. A campaign seeking to repeal the state’s adult-use legalization law failed
For decades, the United States has treated hemp and marijuana as if they were fundamentally different things. Different laws. Different markets. Different rules. Different levels
A wave of compassionate legislation is making its way through the Mississippi State Capitol, bringing new hope to families navigating end-of-life care. In a move
The federal government is once again trying to put toothpaste back in the tube. After years of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products flooding gas stations, smoke
For decades, the concession stand experience at American sports and entertainment venues has remained largely unchanged. You have your domestic beers, your overpriced sodas, and
For decades, millions of Americans have been forced to make an impossible choice between two constitutional rights. You can either exercise your Second Amendment right
In the competitive landscape of the modern cannabis industry, simply buying a booth and hoping for foot traffic is no longer a viable strategy for
Walk into almost any dispensary and ask the manager what their biggest headache is. It’s not inventory. It’s not marketing. It’s people. A budtender gets
ROCA is not a rolling paper brand built on aesthetics, nostalgia, or lifestyle marketing. It is a technology company that starts with paper. At its
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Cannabis conversations used to live in the shadows. They happened in garages, at kitchen tables, and in the back rooms of legacy grows. Then, slowly,
The path to legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida just hit another roadblock. In a announcement this past weekend, the Florida Department of State declared that
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Everyone is shouting, publishing, and fighting for attention. In the cannabis industry especially, urgency has become the default. Every headline is framed as critical, every
While the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 is updated and republished on an annual basis, it has dropped the ball regarding marijuana’s classification under
Cannabis is a global industry, and the event circuit reflects that reality. If you’ve spent any time on the conference floor—whether it’s in Berlin, New
The battle over the future of recreational marijuana in Florida has intensified following a recent ruling from the state’s appellate court. In a decision that
Launching a cannabis dispensary in today’s tightly regulated environment is both exciting and overwhelming. Entrepreneurs are drawn to the industry for its growth potential, but
At the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), we aim to bridge community experience with scientific understanding. Recently, we surveyed hundreds (n= 582) of cannabis consumers
Founded by women, for women, Normalize Marketplace has curated the tools, resources, products, and community to end the negative stigma surrounding CBD, THC, and other
Most cannabis newsletters say they’re here to educate, inform, or add value. Most of them end up recycling the same headlines, softening the same talking
The all-new Air and Air Mini product line from Finished Goods showcases the first All-In-One (AIO) cannabis oil vaporizers to feature a user-controlled airflow switch.
There’s a quiet problem in cannabis marketing that doesn’t get talked about enough. Many brands are searching for effective cannabis marketing strategies to stand out
Showing up big at an industry event matters. Booth design, staffing, programming, and on site engagement all influence how a brand is perceived in the
The U.S. Senate has given final approval to a major spending package that continues to shield state medical marijuana programs from federal interference, rejecting a
Cannabis doesn’t have a media problem. It has a credibility problem. For years, the cannabis industry has been covered by outlets that either don’t understand
Virginia occupies a strange space in the American cannabis landscape. Since July 2021, adults in the Commonwealth have been legally allowed to possess and cultivate
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 to advance the County’s Socially Equitable Cannabis Program by aligning it
For cannabis enthusiasts in the Garden State, the “garden” part has always come with a frustrating asterisk. While New Jersey legalized adult-use cannabis years ago,
Missouri voters made history in 2022 by legalizing adult-use marijuana, but the evolution of cannabis policy in the state is far from over. While the
The path to federal marijuana reform has encountered another legislative hurdle, this time emerging from within the Senate. Despite a White House executive order pushing
American hemp farmers are currently staring down the barrel of a regulatory deadline that threatens to upend the entire industry. Following the passage of the
Since voters approved Question 4 in 2016, Massachusetts has built a cannabis ecosystem that serves as a model for the East Coast. The Massachusetts adult-use
While medical cannabis has already found a foothold in Kentucky, the push for broader reform is gaining momentum in the 2026 legislative session. Cannabis decriminalization
The Texas hemp industry is facing yet another hurdle, as the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has released a set of proposed rules that
Federal cannabis policy saw some notable updates last week, though you might have missed it if you weren’t reading the fine print of congressional appropriations.
Florida’s cannabis debate is heating up again. Even though Amendment 3 secured a clear majority of votes in the 2024 election, it didn’t quite hit
The United States Senate has officially confirmed Sara Carter as the next director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy following a tight 52-48
For cannabis advocates in the New Hampshire, it feels like Groundhog Day—but with a glimmer of fresh hope. The New Hampshire House of Representatives has
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If yield is the loudest metric in cannabis cultivation, terpenes are the quiet ones that matter just as much—if not more. They define aroma, flavor,
American healthcare is undergoing a huge shift as the federal government is finally seemingly taking action to reclassify cannabis. Nursing associations have come out in
For James Keyes, The Classic didn’t start as a golf event, a networking opportunity, or a luxury experience. It started after surviving a brain tumor
The calendar has turned to January 1, 2026, and while many Michiganders are recovering from New Year’s Eve celebrations, the state’s cannabis industry is waking
On Friday, December 19, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine officially signed Senate Bill 56 into law, delivering a huge blow to the state’s hemp industry
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Tara Falk has spent her career where brands either earn trust or lose it: on the ground, in stores, at events, and in moments that
For decades, commercial drivers, pilots, and other transportation professionals have faced a harsh ultimatum: choose your career or choose cannabis. Even as states across the
If you have been in cannabis manufacturing long enough to remember hand syringes, silicone mats, and the 2 pm flavor of despair, you also know
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On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S Attorney General to expedite the completion of rescheduling cannabis from Schedule
There are moments in cannabis history that get framed as progress because they feel better than what came before. They look like movement, sound like
The federal government’s approach to cannabis has shifted dramatically. Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling
The battle for cannabis rights has moved beyond the ballot box and into the highest courts of the nation, specifically regarding the Second Amendment. In
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