A new survey from the Center for Drug Tourism Studies at UERJ (State University of Rio de Janeiro) shows that cannabis-focused fairs and festivals continue to expand across Brazil — with notable growth in the Northeast region. Events such as Festival Diamba in Paraíba and the Febre de Arte fair in Fortaleza are helping drive… Keep Reading
A group of licensed cannabis dispensaries in New York is suing state regulators over a rule change that threatens to shutter or relocate dozens of businesses. The lawsuit, filed Aug. 15 in State Supreme Court in Albany, argues that the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) abruptly reinterpreted a law requiring cannabis shops to be… Keep Reading
The California State Fair got a little higher this year. And not just because of the on-site consumption lounge. On July 22, legendary hip-hop group and certified cannabis icons Cypress Hill were awarded the Golden Advocacy Award at the California Cannabis Awards, held inside the California State Fair in Sacramento. The honor celebrates their three-decade… Keep Reading
Minnesota’s relationship with weed is getting more creative by the minute. As the state rolls out its recreational cannabis sales in 2025, one city is already making headlines with a bold, very berry-flavored move: launching its own line of government-branded THC gummies. But that’s not all. They’re asking residents to help name them. Welcome to… Keep Reading
The state of Nebraska is not exactly known for a progressive stance regarding cannabis. As a matter of fact, its medicinal use wasn’t legal until just a few months ago, and its implementation still has a long way to go. However, part of its population will have access to both medical and adult-use cannabis sooner… Keep Reading
Delaware will begin legal adult-use cannabis sales on August 1, according to state officials. The launch will mark the start of the state’s regulated recreational market, more than two years after legalization became law in 2023. The first retail sales will take place at existing medical cannabis dispensaries, which were granted permission to convert their… Keep Reading
On June 20, the University of New Hampshire published the poll results of its numerous state topics such as Gov. Chris Sununu’s job performance, housing as the most important problem statewide, and cannabis legalization. Recently, a cannabis legalization bill (House Bill 1633) which was rejected by legislators in a 178-173 vote on June 13. To… Keep Reading
This year’s California State Fair will feature weed sales and a cannabis consumption area in the latest sign of marijuana’s growing acceptance by mainstream America. This year marks the first year that cannabis sales have been permitted at the event, which begins in Sacramento on July 12. The California State Fair welcomed weed to the… Keep Reading
State lawmakers in Massachusetts say a bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products is unlikely to pass this year despite their insistence that regulations are needed. Massachusetts has legalized and regulated medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis, and both are tightly regulated under state law. Hemp products, however, are generally legal under federal law but unregulated at… Keep Reading
Since adult-use cannabis passed in Missouri in 2022, the state recently divided $15 million in adult-use sales revenue to fund support services for military veterans and substance abuse treatment programs, as well as the Missouri Public Defenders budget. That amount is projected to increase to $19 million by the time the fiscal year ends on… Keep Reading
