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Marijuana sales are on the rise in states surrounding Wisconsin. Key contributors of that are Wisconsinites themselves. "It's not a surprise at all," said State Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-57th District. "This is a lost opportunity that Republicans are causing. I mean, it's not stopping people from

When it comes to cannabis business activity in Hudson County, the action isn’t limited to Secaucus, Jersey City and Hoboken. Municipalities such as North Bergen, West New York and Harrison are upping their legal weed game, ranging from dispensaries to other related facilities. In North Bergen, the

Cannabis – aka marijuana. Most Americans already live in a state where it’s lawful to sell, obtain and possess – either for medical purposes, recreational purposes or both – and the genie is clearly not going back in the bottle. What’s more, if a bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers gets

Another hemp-derived cannabinoid has hit the market in Texas. This one is called THCa, short for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. THCa is naturally occurring in the hemp plant and is a precursor to delta-9 THC, the chief psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that gets users high. THCa isn’t psychoactive

Five years ago, Congress used the farm bill to legalize hemp production, creating a booming industry but leaving gaping legal loopholes around interstate commerce and derivative cannabis products. Now, advocates in the cannabis industry and lawmakers are hoping to make things right in the next

But now that the law is being revised, that boom could go bust. Raul Julia’s voice erupts from the Addams Family pinball machine, cutting through the din at TLT Pinball Bar. It’s league night at the Minneapolis bar. It’s packed. Godzilla’s shriek mingles with Ghostbusters catchphrases and laughter

GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan’s marijuana industry is facing growing pains as prices fall and supply increases. In January 2022, the average cost for an ounce of flower in Michigan was $152 dollars. In January 2023, the average fell to $80, creating what some call a consumers’ market. “When you go in you

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's business owner says he's had a tough time getting financing since the beginning. Thomas Clarke sold cannabis illegally for 25 years and became one of the first people to sell it legally in Canada after the drug was regulated in October 2018. But now he's faced with having

The PM of Antigua said he would like to work with the Rastafari community to develop the cannabis industry and in agriculture to combat food insecurity. ANTIGUA AND Barbuda has become the first Caribbean country to grant the Rastafari community official sacramental authorisation to grow cannabis

Remember when Rihanna used to love weed? We do too. Rihanna is one of the most popular artists worldwide. Her iconic 2023 Super Bowl Halftime performance was one for the books, which revealed her second pregnancy with rapper and hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky. While Rihanna remains at the top of the

The consumption of all three substances is down considerably compared to 2017, a new study shows, although the use of e-cigarettes is up. French 17-year-olds are less interested in alcohol, cannabis and tobacco than five years ago, a new study of 23,000 teenagers has revealed. It found more 17-year

The Kentucky House of Representatives approved a bill to regulate the production and sale of delta-8 THC with a unanimous vote on Thursday. The Kentucky House of Representatives voted on Thursday to approve a bill to regulate the production and sale of the hemp-derived cannabinoid delta-8 THC in the

WICHITA - What is the state of Kansas missing out on by not legalizing some form of marijuana? The question comes after voters in Oklahoma reject a state question to legalize recreational marijuana last week. The state’s medical marijuana industry continues to bring in millions of dollars for the

Cannabis connoisseurs of the Valley, rejoice. Thanks to the Errl Cup, you don’t have to wait until 4/20 to publicly celebrate your love of the leaf. The biannual two-day event, which launched in 2014, is a cannabis festival and award ceremony that’s “focused on consumer appreciation and dispensary

Heavy Metal, the brand made famous by its science fiction magazine and feature film, is partnering with a Massachusetts cannabis company to bring branded weed products to the state. Heavy Metal Entertainment revealed this week that it is partnering with the licensed cannabis company Berkshire Roots

More Americans now favor legal cannabis than legal tobacco, surveys show, signaling a sharp societal shift. From an era when cigarette-smoking was legal pretty much everywhere and pot-smoking was legal absolutely nowhere. Fifty-seven percent of American adults would support “a policy prohibiting the

CHARLOTTESVILLE - The Virginia Cannabis Association is letting Governor Glenn Youngkin know it is concerned about two bills in the General Assembly. VCA says parts of Senate Bill 903 and House Bill 2294 would hurt the commonwealth’s hemp and cannabis industry. “The problem is by banning hemp

You can soon buy marijuana products from Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz’s own personal brand. That’s the result of a partnership between Papi Cannabis and JAR Cannabis Co., a longtime presence in Maine’s medical and recreational marijuana markets, according to Maine Biz. Ortiz, affectionately

Lawmaker behind the Arkansas proposal said he doesn’t like seeing the products in convenience stores. One Arkansas lawmaker wants to ban the hemp products that have taken over shelves at gas stations and convenience stores. Republican state Sen. Tyler Dees introduced a bill last week that would ban

Stoners can always count on Matthew McConaughey for a chuckle. “You just gotta keep livin’, man, L-I-V-I-N.” These wise, somewhat hazy words first premiered in 1993 in Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused. Today, these are the words that actor and producer Matthew McConaughey