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High Times Cannabis Cup Debuts in New Jersey With Hip-Hop Lineup

High Times brings its Cannabis Cup competition to New Jersey for the first time May 1, with Beanie Sigel performing and Smoke DZA hosting at...

Legislation

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor's Cannabis Tax Hikes, Delays

Virginia lawmakers are rejecting Gov. Spanberger's amendments to legalize cannabis sales, which include delaying the launch by six months, r...

Business

Florida Cannabis Entrepreneur Lost $150K in License Lottery Before Finding Alternative Path

After losing $150,000 in Florida's MMTC license lottery, GÜD Essence CEO Jasmine Johnson built a cannabis business through ancillary service...

Culture

NORML Launches Survey Measuring Consumer 'Freedom' Beyond Legal Status

NORML's 2026 Cannabis Freedom Survey measures the gap between legal cannabis reform and actual consumer freedom, asking about workplace disc...

Legislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Crosses 100,000 Signatures

Idaho's medical cannabis ballot campaign has gathered over 100,000 signatures with weeks remaining before the May 1 deadline, though organiz...

Industry News

Hemp Entrepreneur Fires Back at Industry Critics, Blames Consolidation

Hemp business owner John Grady argues regulatory pressure on hemp products isn't about consumer safety—it's about large cannabis operators u...

Legislation

Nebraska Senator Challenges State's Proposed Hemp Restrictions

A Nebraska senator is challenging proposed hemp regulations from state agriculture officials, accusing them of trying to ban legal products ...

Legislation

Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Rules, Restores THCA Flower Sales

A Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing hemp rules that removed THCA flower from shelves, giving the state's hemp ind...

Legislation

NORML Launches 2026 Cannabis Freedom Survey Ahead of 4/20

NORML launches its 2026 Cannabis Freedom Survey ahead of 4/20, polling consumers about access and restrictions across legal markets as advoc...

Culture

Al Harrington's 12 NBA Surgeries Led Him From Cannabis User to Researcher

Former NBA forward Al Harrington underwent 12 surgeries during his career, leading him from cannabis pain management to studying the science...

Legislation

NORML Survey Reveals Wide Gap Between Cannabis Legalization and User Freedom

NORML's new survey reveals significant gaps between cannabis legalization laws and actual consumer freedom, with experiences varying widely ...

Medical Cannabis

Medicare Launches Pilot Covering CBD Products at $500 Per Patient

Medicare's new pilot program reimburses providers up to $500 annually per patient for CBD products and consultations, but only covers hemp-d...