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High Times Rebuts NYT Editorial Board's Cannabis Policy StanceIndustry News

High Times Rebuts NYT Editorial Board's Cannabis Policy Stance

High Times published a point-by-point rebuttal to The New York Times Editorial Board's call for stricter cannabis regulations, challenging the newspaper's positions on taxes, THC caps, and youth use with data from legal markets.

Feb 17, 2026
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Colorado Vape Market Faces Hemp Product Infiltration CrisisIndustry News

Colorado Vape Market Faces Hemp Product Infiltration Crisis

Colorado's regulated cannabis vape market shows evidence of hemp-derived product infiltration, raising consumer safety concerns and threatening the state's $1.4 billion legal cannabis industry.

Jan 31, 2026
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Legal Cannabis Markets Draw More Women, Older Workers, Study FindsIndustry News

Legal Cannabis Markets Draw More Women, Older Workers, Study Finds

New research shows state-level cannabis legalization significantly increases participation of women and older adults in the industry, with comprehensive legal reforms driving demographic diversification.

Jan 23, 2026
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Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Full OperationIndustry News

Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Full Operation

Kentucky's second medical cannabis dispensary opened in Lexington this week, while the state's first processor also began operations, completing the infrastructure for a fully functional medical program.

Jan 18, 2026
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Connecticut Cannabis Sales Soar Despite Medical Market DipIndustry News

Connecticut Cannabis Sales Soar Despite Medical Market Dip

Connecticut cannabis retailers hit record sales amid price drops. Recreational sales rose $17.6M, but medical sales fell by $21M.

Jan 15, 2026
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Michigan Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in DecemberIndustry News

Michigan Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in December

Michigan's cannabis sales increased in December, up 3.8% sequentially. However, medical sales plummeted by 50.2%, shifting focus to adult-use markets.

Jan 15, 2026
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Fraud Claims Cloud Effort to End Massachusetts Cannabis MarketIndustry News

Fraud Claims Cloud Effort to End Massachusetts Cannabis Market

Fraud claims against a campaign to end Massachusetts' $1.65 billion cannabis market may not stop the ballot measure. The industry's future hangs in the balance.

Jan 14, 2026
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Cannabis Conference Heads to Berlin Amid EU ExpansionIndustry News

Cannabis Conference Heads to Berlin Amid EU Expansion

The ICBC returns to Berlin April 13-15, 2026, as Germany leads Europe's cannabis policy reforms. Key industry leaders will gather to discuss market expansion.

Jan 14, 2026
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Why Grassroots Cannabis Media is Crucial TodayIndustry News

Why Grassroots Cannabis Media is Crucial Today

Cannabis media battles existential threats from ad and financial restrictions. Grassroots efforts are vital in ensuring accurate industry information.

Jan 13, 2026
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Ohio's Cannabis Market Surpasses $1 Billion MilestoneIndustry News

Ohio's Cannabis Market Surpasses $1 Billion Milestone

Ohio's cannabis market has surpassed $1 billion in sales in its first full year, marking a significant achievement for the state.

Jan 13, 2026
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Cresco Labs Debuts New Dispensary in Tamarac, FloridaIndustry News

Cresco Labs Debuts New Dispensary in Tamarac, Florida

Cresco Labs opens its 31st Florida dispensary, Sunnyside Tamarac, boosting patient access in Broward County.

Jan 11, 2026
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Cannabis Firms Challenge Wall Street RestrictionsIndustry News

Cannabis Firms Challenge Wall Street Restrictions

Cannabis industry leaders are appealing to President Trump to address federal banking barriers that impede growth and safety.

Jan 11, 2026
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Reflecting on Leadership: California's Cannabis MarketIndustry News

Reflecting on Leadership: California's Cannabis Market

California's outgoing cannabis regulator reflects on leading the nation’s largest market, highlighting challenges and achievements.

Jan 11, 2026
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Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Soar to $1.65B in 2023Industry News

Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Soar to $1.65B in 2023

Massachusetts' cannabis sales reached a record $1.65 billion in 2023, despite price drops.

Jan 10, 2026
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U.S. Acknowledges Cannabis Medical Value: What's Next?Industry News

U.S. Acknowledges Cannabis Medical Value: What's Next?

Federal acknowledgment of cannabis' medical value could reshape the industry. Awaiting regulatory details sparks both optimism and concern.

Jan 10, 2026
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CannabisDealsUS Expands Price Comparison Platform NationwideIndustry News

CannabisDealsUS Expands Price Comparison Platform Nationwide

CannabisDealsUS expands its platform to help U.S. consumers compare cannabis prices, enhancing transparency and choice.

Jan 10, 2026
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MSOS Faces Challenges as It Heads Into 2026Industry News

MSOS Faces Challenges as It Heads Into 2026

MSOs face financial and regulatory challenges as the cannabis industry heads into 2026, impacting market dynamics.

Jan 9, 2026
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High Times Publisher Criticizes Big Alcohol's Anti-Cannabis TacticsIndustry News

High Times Publisher Criticizes Big Alcohol's Anti-Cannabis Tactics

High Times' Josh Kesselman accuses Big Alcohol of using scare tactics against cannabis, urging fair competition instead.

Jan 9, 2026
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Essential CBD and Marijuana Law Guidance for Truck DriversIndustry News

Essential CBD and Marijuana Law Guidance for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers must navigate complex cannabis laws, as CBD use can risk CDL compliance.

Jan 8, 2026
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DePaul University Launches Cannabis Dispensary Management CoursesIndustry News

DePaul University Launches Cannabis Dispensary Management Courses

DePaul University in Chicago offers courses on cannabis dispensary management, reflecting the industry's growth and changing societal norms.

Jan 8, 2026
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Florida's Medical Cannabis Sector Faces DownturnIndustry News

Florida's Medical Cannabis Sector Faces Downturn

Florida's medical cannabis market is experiencing a downturn. Key metrics such as patient numbers and dispensary growth have slowed, prompting industry stakeholders to reassess strategies.

Jan 8, 2026
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Supply Challenges Impact Kentucky's Medical Cannabis RolloutIndustry News

Supply Challenges Impact Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Rollout

Kentucky's medical cannabis rollout faces supply challenges despite new dispensary openings, highlighting the need for better infrastructure.

Jan 8, 2026
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Future Trends Shaping the Cannabis IndustryIndustry News

Future Trends Shaping the Cannabis Industry

The cannabis industry is evolving with regulatory changes, tech innovations, and diverse consumer preferences shaping its future.

Jan 8, 2026
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Abstrax Unveils 2026 Cannabis Trends to Innovate Product StrategiesIndustry News

Abstrax Unveils 2026 Cannabis Trends to Innovate Product Strategies

Abstrax's 2026 guide outlines future cannabis flavors and formats to attract new consumers, emphasizing innovation and consumer engagement.

Jan 8, 2026
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