Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned
Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the government this week imposed new rules designed to rein in the country’s “green rush.” …
California cannabis tax increase takes effect July 1
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration announced the current 15% tax will increase to 19% on July 1.
Child safety advocates and California’s cannabis industry battle over tax funds
A proposal to pause a planned tax hike on retail cannabis has set off alarm bells among child safety advocates whose substance use prevention and treatment work depends on funds generated by sales of …
First legal cannabis dispensary to open in Genesee County
Genesee County’s first legal dispensary is getting ready to open its doors this weekend. The business will be filling a gap in a region that’s been considered a ‘cannabis desert.’ Mrs. Green’s Cannary …
He Built a $800 Million Cannabis Business—Now He’s Tackling the Blue-Collar Tech Gap with AI
Ryan Smith previously founded LeafLink, a wholesale marketplace (valued at $800 million) serving the cannabis industry. He sat down with Forbes reporter Zoya Hasan to share why he left the company to …
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New mobile cannabis lounge hits Denver streets
DENVER — Victoria Osler is taking cannabis hospitality to the streets with Dreamy Illusions, her mobile lounge where passengers can legally consume marijuana while riding around the city.
Michigan marijuana businesses brace for impact of new 24% wholesale tax
Two business owners say they will do everything they can to weather the tax’s impact, once it takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Despite Gov. Mike DeWine’s intoxicating hemp order, some THC drinks are still legal in Ohio
Hemp derived THC-infused drinks will no longer be sold at gas stations, craft breweries, and liquor stores. But THC drinks derived from marijuana are regulated differently and still can be purchased …
Pot stocks get new bull at Canaccord on revived regulatory hopes
“The winds of (regulatory) change are finally starting to gust,” the analyst, Kenric Tyghe, wrote. “Any material change to the backdrop ahead of the midterm elections will drive a re-rating of the …
Child safety advocates and cannabis industry battle over tax funds
A proposal to pause a planned tax hike on retail cannabis has set off alarm bells among child safety advocates whose substance use prevention and treatment work depends on funds generated by sales of …
Thailand starts banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription
Thailand has started banning the sale of cannabis to those without a prescription, three years after becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize the plant.
Michigan cannabis regulator urges industry to lobby lawmakers for change
The executive director of Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency made the suggestion at the agency’s quarterly public meeting.
State report reveals how New Yorkers are using cannabis — and who’s using most
Findings from the report show that approximately 14.7% of adults age 18 and older reported consuming cannabis within the past 30 days, and that the majority of those users are young adults, often from …
How one Lexington cannabis bar owner is adapting to new industry rules
Since founding the CannaBuzz Bar & Dispensary, Annie Rouse and her business partners have adapted to a swath of shifting rules and misconceptions cast on the hemp and cannabis industries.
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