President Biden Commutes Nearly 2,500 Drug Convictions

Trump Administration May Be Good For Rescheduling In ‘25, Say Cannabis Leaders

Ricky Williams’ Weed Brand Highsman Formally Merges With Hemp Brand

Florida And Dakotas Reject Cannabis Legalization, But Nebraska Votes Medical

Cannabis CEOs Greet Harris’ Legalization Plans With Cautious Optimism

Cannabis Leaders Express Mixed Feelings Over Fed Interest Rate Cut: Earlier this week, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it was cutting interest rates for the first time in four years. What does that mean for the legal cannabis industry?

Cannabis Hiring Titan Vangst Snaps Up Weed Temp Agency Greenforce: Denver-based cannabis hiring powerhouse Vangst is getting bigger! It just acquired the cannabis temp agency Greenforce, marking Vangst's second acquisition this year.

Cannabis Industry Leaders Bemoan DEA Rescheduling Hearing Delay: Much to the chagrin of cannabis industry leaders, the DEA has pushed the hearing on rescheduling cannabis to after the US presidential election. Are they right to worry?

North Dakota Gets A Third Chance To Legalize Weed: They may have rejected a measure to legalize cannabis in their state in 2022 and 2018 but it looks like North Dakotans will get another shot this November.

Cannabis Leaders Embrace Harris’ Choice Of Tim Walz As Running Mate: For cannabis professionals, Vice President Kamala Harris' choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, is a positive development for the industry.

Colorado Most Interested In Psychedelics And Microdosing, Data Suggests: A recent study finds that Colorado is most interested in microdosing and psychedelics while Mississippi is the least interested.

Maryland Governor Moore Pardons More Than 175,000 For Weed Offenses: Nearly two years after the Biden administration pardoned people of low-level marijuana offenses, Maryland Governor Moore follows suit with an executive order.

Monko CEO Weighs In On Possible Lifting Of D.C. Weed Sales Ban: A longstanding rider that has restricted cannabis sales in DC might be removed. A top DC cannabis entrepreneur weighs in on what this could mean for this market.

White House Announces Cannabis Rescheduling: In an unprecedented but widely anticipated move made by a U.S. president, Biden said today that his administration is rescheduling cannabis.

DEA Recommends Cannabis Rescheduling, Says News Report: In a milestone move, the Drug Enforcement Administration is calling for cannabis to be reclassified under federal law, according to an AP news report.

Alaska, Colorado And Oklahoma Projected To Have Highest Weed Revenue: A new poll finds that Alaska, Colorado and Oklahoma are estimated to have the highest potential cannabis revenue for 2024 while states like North Dakota rank the lowest.

Denver Tops Poll As Country's Best Weed City: As a vibrant metropolitan city, Denver has a lot of attractions. According to a new poll, it's been named the top weed city in the U.S. (while Louisville is the worst).

Cannabis Professionals Applaud President Biden’s Call For Reform In SOTU: Biden's call for cannabis reform in his State of the Union speech was a milestone moment in the history of the sector and a cause of rejoicing for some industry leaders.

Global Legal Cannabis Market Expected To Reach $58 Billion In 2028: A top cannabis researcher is predicting that the global legal market will hit $58 billion in 2028 and much of that will be driven by adult sales in the U.S. market.

Germany’s Parliament Votes To Legalize Limited Adult-Use Cannabis: German lawmakers voted to approve legislation that will federally legalize limited adult-use cannabis. This makes Germany the third country in the EU to do so.

If New Jersey Legalizes Mushrooms, East Coast Could Follow, Says Weed Lawyer: If the bill does pass, New Jersey would become the third in the country after Oregon and Colorado to legalize psilocybin. A cannabis lawyer discusses its possible impact.

Cannabis Sexual Wellness Brand Debuts Sex Gummies For Valentine’s Day: Since launching her brand Lavinia at the height of the pandemic, Katie Enright has been on a mission to improve and enhance people's sexual experiences via cannabis.

2024 Prediction For New York Legal Weed Market: Illicit Shops Pose A Problem: Despite police crackdowns, the continuing proliferation of illicit shops in New York will remain its legal market's biggest challenge in 2024, says an industry expert.

Ukraine Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Medical Cannabis: It's a new milestone for the medical cannabis industry and for Europe: The Ukraine parliament has voted to legalize medical cannabis.

Cannabis Professionals Predict Exciting And Bumpy Ride For Industry In 2024: The legal cannabis industry saw some changes and stalls in 2023. What's on the agenda in '24? Several top industry professionals weigh in with their forecasts.