Live cannabis industry coverage

MunchMakers Network

Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan

Breaking News Editor

Alex Morgan leads our breaking news coverage, ensuring readers get accurate information as stories develop. With a background in wire service journalism at Reuters and a knack for being first to major stories, Alex has built a reputation for speed and accuracy. They manage our news desk operations and coordinate coverage of major industry events. Alex graduated from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has won multiple awards for deadline reporting.

584 articles

industry legislation business medical culture science products international

Articles by Alex

Canadian Cannabis Sales Hit C$471M in March, Up 7.4% Monthly

Canadian cannabis sales reached C$471.4 million in March, up 7.4% from February's revised total, though per-day sales dipped 4% when adjusted for calendar differences.

Cannabis Emerges as Economic Lifeline in Collapsed States

Cannabis Emerges as Economic Lifeline in Collapsed States

In Lebanon, Myanmar, and Afghanistan, economic collapse has turned cannabis into a survival crop for farmers with no alternatives as formal economies disintegrate.

Delaware Legislature Debates Dueling Hemp THC Regulation Bills

Delaware lawmakers are debating two competing bills to regulate hemp-derived THC products, with just over a month left in the legislative session to reach agreement.

Minnesota Suspends Testing Lab License Amid Compliance Failures

Minnesota's cannabis regulator suspended Legend Technical Services' testing license over unresolved security and compliance issues, potentially creating bottlenecks in the state's new adult-use market.

Jamaica Emerges as Dual Cannabis-Psychedelic Tourism Destination

Jamaica Emerges as Dual Cannabis-Psychedelic Tourism Destination

Jamaica is combining its cannabis culture with psychedelic mushroom experiences to create a unique tourism offering, operating in a legal gray area with apparent law enforcement tolerance.

Alabama Health Board Votes to Block Automatic Cannabis Rescheduling

Alabama health officials voted to temporarily block automatic state-level cannabis rescheduling tied to federal DEA action, buying time to review impacts on the state's nascent medical marijuana program.

Alaska Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Marijuana Conviction Sealing

Alaska's legislature passed a criminal justice bill allowing marijuana conviction sealing, with the Senate voting 20-0 and House voting 39-1. The measure now awaits Governor Dunleavy's signature.

MSO Exec: Cannabis Industry Wasted Billions on Marketing Strategy

MSO Exec: Cannabis Industry Wasted Billions on Marketing Strategy

An MSO executive argues the cannabis industry wasted a decade funding traditional marketing when it should have focused on converting existing consumers from illicit to legal channels.

Texas Lt. Governor Calls Hemp Sellers 'Terrorists' in Escalating Crackdown

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called hemp operators "terrorists" as state enforcement threatens a multibillion-dollar industry operating under federal hemp law.

Thailand's Cannabis Market Faces Shakeout as Boom Era Ends

Thailand's Cannabis Market Faces Shakeout as Boom Era Ends

Thailand's cannabis market contracts sharply after explosive 2022 growth, with 20-30% of dispensaries closing as operators face oversaturation, pricing pressure, and regulatory uncertainty.

Virginia Governor Defends Cannabis Veto Over Timeline, Dispensary Concerns

Governor Youngkin defended his veto of Virginia's recreational cannabis sales bill, citing concerns about rushed implementation and too many dispensaries. The state remains in limbo with legal possession but no legal sales.

Scary Movie Reboot Targets Cannabis Consumers With PAX Collab

The Wayans brothers' Scary Movie reboot is targeting cannabis consumers with a PAX vaporizer collaboration and stoner-focused marketing campaign including bong props and water pipe-themed merchandise.

Tariffs Could Wipe Out 280E Relief for Cannabis Cultivators

New analysis warns that Trump-era tariffs on imported cultivation equipment could offset tax savings from cannabis rescheduling, creating winners and losers across different license types.

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair Says Many Lawmakers Use Cannabis

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair Says Many Lawmakers Use Cannabis

Rep. Ilhan Omar told TMZ that many members of Congress use cannabis, highlighting the gap between federal prohibition and lawmakers' personal choices in legal jurisdictions.

Colombian Cannabis Producer Launches 147-Panel Solar Farm

Colombian Cannabis Producer Launches 147-Panel Solar Farm

Cannabis Medical Company activated a 147-panel solar farm at its Colombian facility, generating 178,670 kWh annually as producers seek cost advantages in competitive export markets.

TSA Shoots Down Viral Claims About Cannabis Policy Change

TSA confirms its marijuana screening policy hasn't changed, contradicting viral headlines that suggested travelers could now bring cannabis through airports.

41 Cannabis Groups Lobby Congress as Trump Rescheduling Falls Short

41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill this week demanding Congress pass comprehensive cannabis legalization and release cannabis prisoners, arguing Trump's rescheduling move doesn't address core criminal justice issues.

Rob Van Dam Enters CBD Market With Vertically Integrated Brand

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has launched a CBD wellness brand from California, leveraging decades of cannabis advocacy with a vertically integrated business structure.

Ascend Wellness Beats Q1 Guidance as Multi-State Operator Eyes Growth

Ascend Wellness Holdings exceeded Q1 2026 guidance, offering a positive signal for the mid-tier MSO as it competes in an increasingly consolidated cannabis market.

Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Testing Labs Miss Key Mold Species, Industry Experts Warn

Most state cannabis testing programs screen for only a handful of mold species, potentially missing dangerous fungal contaminants that pose serious risks to immunocompromised patients, laboratory experts warn.

Texas Hemp Retailers Face Whiplash as Product Ban Flip-Flops

Texas hemp retailers face regulatory whiplash as state enforcement of smokable hemp products shifts unpredictably, leaving businesses uncertain about which products they can legally sell.

Jersey City Defies Court, Refuses to Reinstate Cops Fired for Cannabis

Jersey City refuses to reinstate two police officers despite appellate court ruling in their favor, creating a legal standoff over off-duty cannabis use protections under state law.

Georgia Eliminates THC Cap, Expands Medical Cannabis Access

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation eliminating Georgia's 5% THC cap and authorizing flower and gummies for medical patients. The law also adds autism and lupus as qualifying conditions.

Science & Research

UC Riverside Study Links Cannabis Oil to Weight Loss in Obese Mice

UC Riverside researchers found that concentrated cannabis oil led to weight loss and improved metabolic function in obese mice, adding to evidence of cannabinoids' potential metabolic effects.