Nationwide cannabis news, federal updates, and cross-state coverage.
Social equity cannabis licenses in Illinois face 3-5 year delays due to bureaucratic processing, funding gaps, and compliance requirements. Here’s why.
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A Southern California man is facing dozens of felony charges after state prosecutors say he ran unlicensed marijuana…
Jo Tanaka·
California cannabis vendors are publicly naming operators with the worst payment records on a new credit-scoring platform after…
Jo Tanaka·
A June ballot measure would charge unlicensed cannabis shops the same tax rate as licensed operators, potentially generating…
Jo Tanaka·
Oregon cannabis sales dropped 18% in March 2026. See why West Coast markets are contracting while national sales…
Jo Tanaka·
Black women entrepreneurs are building cannabis businesses against a backdrop of systemic barriers — and reshaping the industry's…
Skye Laurent·
High-end restaurants are treating cannabis as a serious culinary ingredient with precise dosing and flavor pairing techniques. See…
Skye Laurent·
From designated consumption zones to cannabis brand sponsorships, music festivals are navigating a rapidly evolving relationship with cannabis…
Skye Laurent·
THC-infused beverages have moved from novelty to the fastest-growing cannabis product category, with mainstream distribution partnerships and major…
Caleb Quinn·
Social equity cannabis licenses in Illinois face 3-5 year delays due to bureaucratic processing, funding gaps, and compliance…
Caleb Quinn·