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Ohio Cannabis Packaging Rules Change What Belongs on the Label
Ohio’s new cannabis packaging rules took effect September 11, covering labels, child-resistant packaging and restrictions on misleading designs.
3 days ago4 min read


Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Pass $10 Billion as the Market Enters a New Phase
Massachusetts adult-use cannabis sales crossed $10 billion, a milestone that highlights the industry's scale as regulators and businesses confront its next phase.
5 days ago3 min read


California Removes Nearly 15,300 Illegal Hemp and Kratom Products From Stores
California says enforcement visits led retailers to remove 7,403 illegal hemp products and 7,888 prohibited kratom and 7-OH products from store shelves.
Sep 83 min read


Grown Rogue Begins New York Entry Through Planned PharmaCann Acquisition
Grown Rogue has completed initial steps toward buying PharmaCann’s New York cannabis license and operating assets, beginning a high-stakes market entry.
Aug 303 min read


Virginia’s New Hemp Rules Take Effect as the State Prepares for Legal Cannabis Sales
A stricter two-milligram THC limit for hemp products is now in force, while Virginia builds the regulatory system for adult-use marijuana sales in 2027.
Aug 161 min read


Nebraska Finalizes Permanent Medical Marijuana Regulations After Governor's Approval
01 July 2026 Nebraska has reached a major milestone in its medical marijuana journey after Governor Jim Pillen approved permanent regulations governing the state's medical cannabis program. The decision marks another significant step in implementing a system that voters approved in 2024, replacing temporary emergency rules with a permanent regulatory framework designed to oversee the production, distribution, and use of medical cannabis across the state. The governor's approv
Jul 13 min read


New Study Suggests Cannabis Could Help Combat Obesity Despite “Lazy Stoner” Stereotypes
19 May 2026 For decades, marijuana has been tied to one of pop culture’s most familiar stereotypes. The image of the lazy stoner endlessly snacking on junk food after getting “the munchies” became deeply embedded in movies, television, and public perception. But a growing body of scientific research is beginning to challenge that assumption in surprising ways. A new federally funded study now suggests cannabis may actually play a role in reducing obesity and improving metabol
May 193 min read


North Carolina Pushes Cannabis Decriminalization Toward a Public Vote
10 May 2026 North Carolina could soon become the latest battleground in America’s rapidly changing cannabis debate after state lawmakers introduced legislation that would place marijuana decriminalization directly before voters. The newly proposed Senate bill seeks to allow North Carolinians to decide whether cannabis should be permitted for personal and medical use through constitutional amendments appearing on the November 2026 ballot. If approved, the measures could dramat
May 103 min read
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