Cannabis

The coalition behind Question 8 claims teen cannabis use nearly quadrupled after legal sales began. The number comes from a psychiatric ER sample, and statewide survey data shows the opposite. <p>The post The Campaign to Repeal Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts Uses Slippery Stats first appeared on High Times.</p>

The cannabis company has filed a formal update to its circular incorporating its previously announced increased offer for Aurora.

The DEA has opened a new Schedule III registration process for state-licensed medical cannabis businesses, bringing manufacturers, distributors and labs into a federal controlled-substances framework. The shift also carries major tax implications, including relief from Section 280E for qualifying operators. <p>The post DEA Opens New Schedule III Registration Portal for Medical Cannabis Businesses first appeared on High Times.</p>

Safe Harbor’s trailing 14-day average deposits reach approximately $119.3 million as of quarter-end, up 7.4% year-over-year and approximately 25% above the May 2025 low, as deposit growth accelerates for the second straight quarter.

Wherefour’s expanded suite of AI capabilities streamlines regulatory workflows and minimizes the hands-on workload required to establish and support compliance operations.

Phoenix Rising Psychedelic Speakeasy brings art, music, and psychedelic education to Nashville on November 5. <p>The post Phoenix Rising Is Bringing Psychedelic Culture to Nashville first appeared on High Times.</p>

Rep. Ayanna Pressley is urging Massachusetts voters to reject a ballot measure that aims to repeal the state’s adult-use cannabis laws.

The company’s first acquisition will more than double Spherex’s workforce, expand the brand into cultivation and strengthen control over its supply chain.

The cannabis company’s new retail facility expands its Ohio footprint in the Columbus area.

Once Curaleaf files a Notice of Variation and Change to revise its offer, Aurora’s special committee will complete a comprehensive review.

Ten p.m. on a Glendale balcony, two floors above the theater that just screened the movie, in the apartment where it was written. Five of the cast and crew, one two-gram doink, and the first joint Mike Mitchell has smoked in twenty years. Awkwafina has already signed on for the sequel. <p>The post We Smoked a Joint With The Napa Boys Cast in the Apartment Where the Movie Was Written first appeared on High Times.</p>

The amended agreement has a potential aggregate contract value of approximately C$34 million over its two-year term.

The transaction supports ownership of key cultivation and production infrastructure in two core markets

Carolo Cannell’s resignation is effective ‘immediately.’ The cannabis company provided no further details.

The cannabis company increased the total implied consideration by 25% to US $5 per Aurora share, representing a premium of 86% to Aurora’s unaffected share price.

State-licensed medical cannabis businesses can use the new Form 225 application process to register under the Controlled Substances Act.

Often overlooked in cannabis nutrient programs, sulfur plays a key role in plant growth, terpene production, and disease management. Learn how to identify and address common causes of sulfur deficiency.

Gov. Maura Healey said she opposes Question 8, a ballot measure that aims to wipe out the state’s adult-use legalization laws.

A pair of related legalization campaigns filed their proposed initiatives with state officials, potentially competing with a Trulieve-backed campaign.

From a Humboldt homestead his parents built fifty years ago to a father-son extraction brand in Southern Oregon to a 20-acre farm in Biddeford, Maine, three growers explain why they left the bottles behind and started building soil instead. <p>The post Feeding the Dirt, Not the Plant: Inside the Farms Betting on Living Soil first appeared on High Times.</p>

Caryophyllene gives cannabis its peppery kick, with warm notes of clove, wood, and baking spice. It's the same terpene that makes freshly cracked black pepper smell so sharp and satisfying. Growers and tokers who love bold, earthy flavors often seek out caryophyllene strains for their spicy bite over sweeter candy-like profiles. As the only terpene Caryophyllene Dominant Cannabis StrainsThe post Caryophyllene Dominant Cannabis Strains appeared first on Leafbuyer.

Randy of Jowell & Randy has launched La Zaza, a cannabis brand built on Caribbean identity and premium positioning. He says he's in the lab, not just on the label, and that West Coast brands have quality but no cultural soul. <p>The post Reggaeton Pioneer Randy Wants to Beat California at Its Own Game With a Puerto Rican Weed Brand first appeared on High Times.</p>

Jamaica has introduced two new special permits designed to help traditional growers and small farmers enter its regulated cannabis industry despite the financial, technical and administrative barriers that have historically kept them out. The reforms create transitional and community-based pathways into the legal market while extending cultivation licenses and simplifying some requirements. Jamaica is one <p>The post Jamaica’s Cannabis Reform Opens a New Path for Small Growers first appeared on High Times.</p>

Italy has extensive opioid use, established illicit drug markets and criminal organizations capable of moving substances across continents, yet fentanyl remains remarkably scarce. Theories range from mafia groups protecting established cocaine and heroin markets to simple differences in demand, while a recent hospital theft of 80 vials raises new questions about how long that absence <p>The post Italy Barely Has Any Fentanyl… Thanks to the Mafia? What the Evidence Says first appeared on High Times.</p>

The new film 3 follows an artist given three days to live, turning grief, love, art, and one strange prophecy into a story about choosing to live. <p>The post ‘3’ Asks What You’d Do If You Knew You Had 72 Hrs Left first appeared on High Times.</p>

The closing is the first transfer of its Ohio operations into wholly-owned subsidiaries of Arboretum Bidco.

The partnership will support veterans' wellness through the purchase of every specially designed Cool Cure Limited Edition.

In partnership with Jupiter Research, cannabis company’s Que Medical Inhalation Device is also available in New Zealand.

Yasquasia Delcarmen is 16 months into an 8-year federal sentence for cannabis, with 3 years of probation to follow. She was 11 months into motherhood when she was taken into custody. In a federal facility she watches people serving less time for trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine, and she has questions about a system where refusing to cooperate with prosecutors costs more than the conduct itself. <p>The post She Got 8 Years in a Federal Marijuana Case. She Has Missed Her Son’s First Steps, First Christmas, First Birthday. first appeared on High Times.</p>

The founder of Belushi’s Farm added his support to the Massachusetts campaign aiming to preserve the state’s adult-use cannabis laws.

If you want fast harvests, compact plants, and potent buds that practically grow themselves, the best autoflower seeds are your ticket to easy, rewarding cultivation. Autoflower cannabis takes the guesswork out of growing. They’re resilient plants that flower automatically without complex light cycles or timing stress, so whether you're growing in a small indoor tent Best Autoflower Seeds: Top Autoflower Cannabis Seeds to Try in 2026The post Best Autoflower Seeds: Top Autoflower Cannabis Seeds to Try in 2026 appeared first on Leafbuyer.

The leading U.S. cannabis vape brand marks first international expansion.

New equipment at the company's Montana facility puts spinnable fiber directly in the hands of yarn spinners – the essential step that unlocks hemp fiber for woven and knit production for textiles, home goods, and technical fabrics.

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An ATACH and FTI analysis of nearly 145,000 lab samples finds cannabis in all 10 states studied is dried below the national standard.

The U.S. senators wrote a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, further addressing what they call a need to close an intoxicating hemp product ‘loophole.’

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Former federal prosecutor and CBT contributor Julie A. Werner-Simon breaks down where we are months after the U.S. Attorney General’s April order.

More than 250 actions across point of sale, e-commerce and marketing let operators run their entire business from the AI assistant they already use.

Under the agreement, Battle Green Holdings will have the right, but not the obligation, to cause Vireo to acquire a promissory note.

The judge who oversaw the hearing proceedings granted anti-rescheduling parties a stay over a new report that found ‘gaps’ in the DEA’s scheduling policies.

The cannabis industry's first credit bureau will power lending decisions through NCS Thea.

More than 3,000 cannabis consumers and patients signal wide support for QR code access to lab results, compliance data, recall alerts, and other verified product information.

The ad highlights the ‘real risk’ of potentially repealing Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis laws, which ensure products are regulated, tested and labeled.

Even with years of farming on a plot of land, the properties of cannabis and hemp demand further soil and water analysis.

Tall bongs have been super trendy lately. If you’ve spent any time watching Shirley’s Temple, you’ve seen guest after guest try to clear that massive LA Pipes monster, only to tap out halfway through while Shirley has to step in and finish it for them. Photo Courtesy: FunnySalesMan (Kenny Brooks) on the Shirley's Temple Show  Is 8 Inches Enough? What Bong Height Actually Does to Your HitThe post Is 8 Inches Enough? What Bong Height Actually Does to Your Hit appeared first on Leafbuyer.

Green Maeng Da is one of the most popular kratom strains, widely touted for its superior potency and balanced effects.   While certain kratom varieties lean towards mental stimulation or sedation, Green Maeng Da reportedly offers the best of both worlds. The strain is also generally tolerable for beginners.   But does Green Maeng Da truly deliver Understanding Green Maeng Da Kratom Safety and Potential Side Effects The post Understanding Green Maeng Da Kratom Safety and Potential Side Effects  appeared first on Leafbuyer.

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control appealed a court ruling that it failed to flag suspicious activity in the state’s supply chain.

The perpetual royalty-free license covers Alien Labs and Connected Brands.

Four tour-driven retail stops will feature meet-and-greets, signed Natural Leaf boxes and Golden Ticket giveaways for concert admission.

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Temple ball hash has been prized for centuries for its rich texture, deep aroma, and smooth consistency. Unlike many modern concentrates, this traditional form is hand rolled and pressed using methods passed down through generations. But even the finest batch can lose its quality if it is not stored or handled correctly. If you recently How to Properly Store and Use Temple Ball Hash for the Best ExperienceThe post How to Properly Store and Use Temple Ball Hash for the Best Experience appeared first on Leafbuyer.

Walk into any dispensary and you’ll see dozens of strain names, each promising something a little different. But what actually separates one strain from another? The answer comes down to a mix of genetics, chemistry, and growing conditions that shape how each plant looks, smells, and feels. The Role of Genetics Every cannabis strain starts What Makes One Cannabis Strain Different From Another?The post What Makes One Cannabis Strain Different From Another? appeared first on Leafbuyer.

Cannabis culture has changed a lot in recent years. What was once a hidden hobby has turned into an open space of curiosity, craftsmanship, and community. People are no longer just looking for a product. They want to understand where it comes from, how it’s grown, and what makes it worth trying. From Stigma to The New Era of Cannabis Culture: Quality, Innovation, and DiscoveryThe post The New Era of Cannabis Culture: Quality, Innovation, and Discovery appeared first on Leafbuyer.

Most people think about cannabis quality only at the moment of purchase. But the real story starts much earlier, long before the product ever reaches a shelf or gets packaged for delivery. Quality is built at every stage of the journey, from the soil a plant grows in to the way it is stored before From Cultivation to Consumer: How Cannabis Quality Is DeterminedThe post From Cultivation to Consumer: How Cannabis Quality Is Determined appeared first on Leafbuyer.

Shareholders will vote on measures that streamline capital structure and governance to position the company for a potential senior U.S. exchange listing.

ResponsiblePA says a recent million-dollar bust proves the cost of inaction ahead of the Senate committee hearing.

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The state’s licensed operators will be required to provide the name of each person who has ‘day-to-day operational control’ over their businesses.

The Joplin win is the latest in a string of cannabis worker victories across Missouri.

The new contract extends through 2029 and offers new solutions to Colorado businesses focused on efficiency and sustainability.

The company filed the application, having identified what it calls several deficiencies in Curaleaf’s hostile bid disclosure.

The account-isolated technology provides insights across retail, inventory and compliance workflows while keeping operators in control of business data.

All legalization states see declines in youth use; “easy” access for teens is down since 2012.

The company paid for a full-page ad in the New York Post, urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation intended to crack down on cannabis 'inversion.'

This addition marks the second major Canadian benchmark inclusion following the company's addition to the S&P/TSX Composite Index in 2025.

The company will supply four Canadian-grown flower strains to distribute in the U.K. medical cannabis market under Spectrum Therapeutics.

The company’s inclusion marks another milestone as Trulieve Broadens its U.S. capital markets.

By partnering with Sentinel Earth, Organic Remedies is offsetting carbon emissions by supporting two powerful environmental projects.

The cannabis operator acquired the Hawthorne dispensary for $500,000.

The company’s Woodstock, Dixon, Plainfield and Grayville locations are now serving registered patients, with Mundelein to follow.

The multistate cannabis operator’s board authorized the program to continue for 12 more months.

After patients experienced adverse health reactions from the concentrate, Maine officials issued an advisory in connection with a cannabis delivery service.

The collaboration focuses on crop standardization, early performance detection and the development of predictive yield capabilities.

The latest Cannabis Workers Rising campaign victory expands union representation across New Jersey’s cannabis supply chain.

The 145-year-old rolling paper brand brings LED trucks, brand ambassadors, tailgate activations and more to college football this season.

The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.

The network of local businesses joined the Massachusetts campaign that’s focused on protecting legal cannabis, jobs and the progress made through legalization.

The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control authorized the Herbal Wellness Center dispensary in Jackson to reopen on Sept. 17.

The new retail facility marks the cannabis company’s second store in the state and 14th nationwide.

The transaction expands the company’s retail footprint to five dispensaries in the state. The store generates more than $10 million in annualized revenue.

The bipartisan legislation aims to shield insurance companies that serve the cannabis industry from federal prosecution and liability.

The new location features expanded retail space, enhanced product selection and a custom mural celebrating Fishtown's unique character.

The company’s acquisition of Safari Flower and leading European performance are expected to fuel international growth in Q2 and beyond.

Colorado wrote the cannabis licensing template that other states copied. Its new AI law is now trailblazing another regulatory path for the industry.

Kenneth Gay, who owns the Peridot Tree companies, is petitioning the nation’s highest court to reverse the Ninth Circuit’s ruling involving residency requirements.

The free Sept. 22 webinar will show operators how cost averaging, inventory, equipment utilization and SKU complexity can distort product profitability.

The 2026 platform enhancements connect cultivation control, energy monitoring, facility systems and batch-level data to help commercial growers improve performance, efficiency and compliance readiness.

The new St. Paul Theory location brings on-site cannabis cultivation into view, offering guests a rare look at the plant from grow room to storefront.

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The labor organization joined the coalition working to protect legal marijuana, jobs and the progress made through legalization.

Curaleaf Chairman and CEO Boris Jordan encourages Aurora’s shareholders to tender their shares and become owners of the world’s leading cannabis company.

The state’s regulations are here, but the rollout largely depends on municipal and operational barriers that may slow or frustrate implementation.

Aurora claims that Curaleaf’s latest announcement is a ‘desperate’ effort to shift shareholder attention away from a hostile bid that “undervalues’ Aurora.

The company argues Aurora’s share issuances are an improper and abusive defensive tactic that dilutes shareholders and interferes with the consideration of Curaleaf’s offer.

There’s been no transparency about the applications of those seeking DEA registration. The IRS/Treasury has provided no guidance about what to do regarding §280E on those federal tax returns – even though, in April, the feds promised it would be forthcoming.

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The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association highlighted the need to continue crackdowns on illicit operations to bolster state tax revenues.

The workers at the company’s Chillicothe location won their union election in August. Multistate operator Cresco Labs owns Sunnyside dispensaries.

Qualified patients gain access to tax-exempt pricing and a dedicated in-store experience at Ivy Hall locations.