Madeline Colli

Our top five cannabis and hemp news this week: New York Supreme Court grants relocation win for dispensaries, cannabis and skin conditions, SAM Poll, Trump, and head and neck cancer research.

RISE Dispensary opens its 108th US store in Lebanon, PA.

Study finds no independent link between cannabis use and head & neck cancer. Alcohol and tobacco may be key risk factors.

What role does cannabis play in skin conditions?

High Tide Inc. expands its retail location offerings. The Canna Cabana chain grows in Ontario & Alberta, focusing on high-growth local markets.

Test your knowledge of vapor cartridge hardware selection in 2025. This quiz covers key issues on optimizing vapor cartridge hardware for various cannabis extracts, including distillates, live resins, rosins, and full-spectrum oils.

What role does cannabis play in sleep quality and health-related conditions?

Court order shields 150+ New York cannabis dispensaries from OCM's new distance rules. The injunction is effective until February 2026.

New statewide testing is coming to Colorado's regulated cannabis market. MED will sample products for contamination & verify potency claims.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 564, lowering CA's cannabis excise tax from 25% to 15% to help the legal market compete.

The 1906 cannabis brands and co-founder must pay $400,000 to Colorado and cease operations after failing to disclose health risks of "Midnight Drops."

Green Thumb Industries' RISE Dispensaries celebrates the launch of adult-use cannabis in Minnesota with new products and donations.

Governor Tim Walz signs new cannabis compact with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, a move to regulate the market and support the start of Minnesota adult-use sales.

Test your knowledge of cannabis compliance in 2025. This quiz covers key issues like cross-state expansion and FDA oversight.

New Jersey’s new NJ LEAF program provides up to $1.5M in flexible funding to help cannabis businesses overcome capital access gaps.

New York's cannabis industry has grown to over $2 billion. The OCM's update shows market rebound and new support for equity applicants.

The OCM is taking action against Lexachrom Laboratory for regulatory failures and significant violations, jeopardizing consumer safety and market integrity.

The Texas Cannabis Policy Center and Texas Hemp Business Council both support Governor Abbott’s executive order on hemp regulations.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues an executive order to regulate product sales, requiring ID checks and testing.

New York's legal cannabis sales top $2 billion, with 46 new licenses approved. The state is prioritizing social equity and new education panels.

Thailand's cannabis laws are evolving. A new Prime Minister brings hope for a discussion on legalizing cannabis.

What's driving the cannabis pricing crisis? Test your knowledge regarding the market forces and trends that are reshaping the industry for 2025.

The Maryland Comptroller reports nearly $18.4 million in Q2 cannabis tax revenue. The Central region, including Baltimore, generated the most income.

Nebraska’s cannabis commission approves restrictive rules, limiting patient access and business licenses.

Delaware's first month of recreational marijuana sales was a success at over $7 million, but the veto of SB 75 shows an ongoing zoning debate.

THC drinks are shaping a new drinking culture. A recent report dives into market growth, state regulations, and the challenges facing the industry.

The MORE Act, a federal cannabis reform bill, has recently been reintroduced to US Congress, with plans to deschedule cannabis and expunge convictions.

This article explores the dual challenge of cannabis decontamination and preservation, highlighting technology and best practices that protect consumers, maintain product integrity, and build trust.

In this interview clip from our Higher Education: Research Initiatives That Deepen Our Understanding of Cannabis supplement, Reginald Gaudino, PhD explains The Cannabis Research Institute and its studies on cannabis and hemp's societal impacts, informing policy and promoting equity and research in Illinois.

In this interview clip from our July/August issue, Carly Bader explains how preventing cannabis contamination requires a system-based approach, including routine monitoring of the entire cultivation environment.