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New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, has officially signed two measures that expand the state’s cannabis farmers’ market program. The measures allow licensed marijuana businesses to form broader partnerships and host independent “pop-up” functions.

New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, has officially signed two measures that expand the state’s cannabis farmers’ market program. The measures allow licensed marijuana businesses to form broader partnerships and host independent “pop-up” functions.

Germany’s coalition negotiations could become tense as the Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) clash over the country’s marijuana law. The SPD, which championed the legislation last year, considers it a key achievement, while the CDU has always opposed legalization.

Germany’s coalition negotiations could become tense as the Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) clash over the country’s marijuana law. The SPD, which championed the legislation last year, considers it a key achievement, while the CDU has always opposed legalization.

The upcoming 2025 California State Fair will allow onsite cannabis sales and consumption as well as a wider category of awards to demonstrate the diversity of California’s marijuana market. This will be the fourth year that event organizers invite cannabis entrepreneurs and consumers to the 17-day event to take part in the festivities, and the second year in a row where cannabis sales and consumption are allowed on-site.

The upcoming 2025 California State Fair will allow onsite cannabis sales and consumption as well as a wider category of awards to demonstrate the diversity of California’s marijuana market. This will be the fourth year that event organizers invite cannabis entrepreneurs and consumers to the 17-day event to take part in the festivities, and the second year in a row where cannabis sales and consumption are allowed on-site.

While the push to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida did not succeed in the November election, lawmakers are now focusing on expanding access to medical marijuana . A proposed piece of legislation, Senate Bill 546, aims to give medical cannabis patients the ability to cultivate their own marijuana plants at home.

While the push to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida did not succeed in the November election, lawmakers are now focusing on expanding access to medical marijuana . A proposed piece of legislation, Senate Bill 546, aims to give medical cannabis patients the ability to cultivate their own marijuana plants at home.

A recent report has revealed that signs at cannabis dispensaries warning about the potential effects of using marijuana while pregnant are ineffective . The report was conducted by Rutgers University and published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs . It found that pregnant cannabis users may even be distrustful of the contents of these warning signs.

Marijuana advocates in Florida have submitted a fresh proposal aimed at legalizing recreational cannabis. The new measure comes only two months after a similar one failed to secure the required supermajority vote during the November election. Florida residents will have the opportunity to vote on the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2026 if the measure is approved.

In Texas, getting high has never been easier, despite the state’s reputation for strict policies and socially conservative values. While recreational cannabis remains illegal, Texas boasts over 7,000 marijuana dispensaries —nearly double the number in California. The market has expanded to include 24/7 marijuana delivery services, mobile dispensary trucks, vending machines, and even mail-order options.

Medical marijuana patients in Kentucky will not have access to guns and ammunition due to federal law. Kentucky’s medical marijuana legalization bill was signed into law in March 2023 but took effect on January 1st, 2025, making it legal for approved citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to consume medical-grade cannabis.

Drug use in teenagers has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to findings from a recent survey.

As the cannabis industry takes stock of 2024 and looks ahead to potential opportunities in 2025, many marijuana experts believe interstate commerce and mergers & acquisitions will be major trends in cannabis next year. America’s marijuana industry has dealt with constant change right from its infancy and the sector is slated to experience even more major changes in 2025 amidst shifting consumer preferences, changing regulations, and a challenging business environment.

Business leaders and marijuana advocates were recently invited to take part in a hearing about cannabis rescheduling set for next month. The participants, all twenty-five of them, were listed in a letter penned by Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney II of the Drug Enforcement Administration. The witnesses were selected by DEA Administrator Anne Milgram.

A ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Florida failed Tuesday, receiving 55.9% of the vote but falling short of the 60% threshold needed to amend the constitution.

A new study has discovered that prenatal exposure to marijuana is linked to poorer thinking skills and behaviors like planning, paying attention, and impulse control in early childhood. These skills, the researchers explained, play a crucial role in how children interacted with others and performed at school.

Last week’s Benzinga cannabis conference, held in downtown Chicago, offered a glimpse into an industry that is anxiously awaiting full legal recognition.

Last week, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) filed a suit against the GOP, accusing the party of launching a misleading campaign to deceive voters about a proposed amendment that will permit the recreational use of cannabis.

Last week, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) filed a suit against the GOP, accusing the party of launching a misleading campaign to deceive voters about a proposed amendment that will permit the recreational use of cannabis.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to continue seeking tax payments from cannabis businesses that have taken deductions in anticipation of possible federal changes, according to an attorney with the agency. Even if marijuana is rescheduled federally, the IRS could theoretically seize assets from marijuana companies that fail to meet their tax obligations.

Pure Elevations, a new business that recently opened its doors, is the first cannabis spa in Denver. It is also the first business where individuals can purchase and consume cannabis in the city. Consumers are allowed to buy cannabis products and use topicals or consume edibles inside the spa. Individuals can also smoke in the store’s consumption lounge.

The U.S. marijuana industry, valued at $32.1 billion, entered Labor Day weekend for the second consecutive year with significant developments regarding the Biden administration’s attempts to change marijuana’s classification. Despite this milestone, the reaction has been one of disappointment rather than celebration, following the recent announcement that a crucial hearing about cannabis rescheduling won’t take place until December. This delay led to frustration and a slight dip in cannabis stock values.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is in charge of certifying products as organic. This certification, created more than two decades ago, is what allows businesses to use the word “organic” on their products. The certification of marijuana products as organic is currently up for debate. Some stakeholders agree that the U.S. Department of Agriculture can’t certify any product that is illegal under federal law.

Federal authorities are adopting a new strategy to assess recent marijuana use by revising protocols for analyzing THC breath samples. The initiative is part of continuing efforts to improve the accuracy and reliability of cannabis impairment field testing, particularly in drivers.