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The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the state-though its chances of passage in the Senate remain dubious, and the governor has expressed clear opposition to the reform. Also on Wednesday, the House passed a proposal to allow medical cannabis dispensaries to become for-profit businesses. The marijuana legalization measure, sponsored by Rep. Jared Sullivan (D), cleared the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee in October. And on Wednesday, the body approved it in a 208-135 vote. “It is time to stop arresting people for simple . . .

It’s the season of New Year’s resolutions again, and Americans are apparently more inclined to quit or reduce their use of alcohol and tobacco than want to abstain from marijuana, according to a new poll. The survey from Censuswide, which was commissioned by Northerner.com, asked 1,003 U.S. adults about their resolutions for 2026. Among the 15 options, respondents were least inclined to curb their cannabis use. Just 8 percent of Americans said they wanted to reduce or cease their marijuana consumption. By contrast, 10 percent said they wanted to limit alcohol use, 12 percent said the same . . .

Thai government officials are considering new rules to curtail the country’s cannabis industry by limiting cannabis sales to mostly licensed medical facilities, the Business Times reports. The proposal would also allow sales at herbal product shops, pharmacies, and through traditional medicine practitioners, but would require at least one practitioner with appropriate training from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicines to be on-site at any cannabis retail location during its hours of operation. The change marks the latest step in Thailand’s reversal since adopting a . . .

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would protect the parental rights of medical cannabis patients, preventing them from losing custody of their children for using their medicine in accordance with state law. “A court may not deny or otherwise restrict a parent’s custody of a child or the parent’s visitation rights or parenting time with a child based solely on the parent’s status as a qualified patient,” the bill text states. “There is no presumption of neglect or child endangerment based solely on the parent’s status as a qualified patient.” “In determining the best interests of . . .

An estranged partner of leading California operator Stiiizy has asked a judge to appoint a receiver for two licenses she co-owns with the company. In a December court filing she alleges an impartial third party is necessary to oversee the businesses to prevent Stiiizy from “further raiding millions from [the licensees] bank accounts” ahead of a trial scheduled for June. California Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant, declined to appoint a receiver on an emergency basis, but plans to hear the issue in February. He denied the plaintiff’s request . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to . . .

Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima G. Patel this week denied a request by state attorneys to rehear a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the state’s new 24% cannabis wholesale tax, Michigan Advance reports. The lawsuit, filed in October by the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, claims the wholesale tax is an unconstitutional update to the state’s voter-approved adult-use cannabis policy. Patel denied the plaintiffs’ request to block the January 1 rollout of the new tax, but is also choosing to let the lawsuit play out in the courts, despite the state’s motion to dismiss. Patel wrote in . . .

President Donald Trump broke with generations of tradition with his executive order last month to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug under federal law. But as Politico and recent polling pointed out, Trump also defied voters and lawmakers within the MAGA movement and the Republican Party, many of whom want to keep cannabis’ status [ . . . ] Republican opposition to Trump marijuana rescheduling could thwart other reforms is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

President Donald Trump broke with generations of tradition with his executive order last month to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug under federal law. But as Politico and recent polling pointed out, Trump also defied voters and lawmakers within the MAGA movement and the Republican Party, many of whom want to keep cannabis’ status [ . . . ] Republican opposition to Trump marijuana rescheduling could thwart other reforms is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Dry January has become an annual reset for anyone rethinking how alcohol fits into their life. The trend is part of a larger shift: only 54 percent of US adults say they drink alcohol, a record low, according to a 2025 Gallup poll. People are choosing to drink less all year long. They want better [ . . . ] The post Beyond Dry January: Rare Cannabinoid Company’s hemp THC is your all-season alternative to alcohol appeared first on Leafly.

The acquisition gives Minneapolis-based Vireo Growth an additional 65 retail locations and a delivery infrastructure. Vireo Growth acquires former “Uber of Weed” as cannabis M&A activity heats up is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The acquisition gives Minneapolis-based Vireo Growth an additional 65 retail locations and a delivery infrastructure. Vireo Growth acquires former “Uber of Weed” as cannabis M&A activity heats up is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The dispensary applicant Nature’s Touch is making progress with a lawsuit alleging corruption in the Hoboken cannabis dispensary process. Nature’s Touch Med NJ LLC is suing the City and Mayor Ravi Bhalla because they believe he stopped their progress for his own enrichment. The court recently ruled that the “plaintiff is limited to pursuing one [ . . . ] Source: Nature’s Touch Lawsuit Alleges Hoboken Dispensary Corruption from Heady NJ

The ban on the carry of open cannabis products applies to both drivers and passengers. By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Carrying an open package of medical marijuana, hemp or THC products, including beverages, in a car, would be illegal and could lead to suspension or possible revocation of a patient’s access to medical marijuana under a bill that’s been filed in the Senate. Fort Myers Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin filed SB 1056 Monday, eight days before the 2026 regular legislative begins. Martin’s bill would give law enforcement the green light to search a vehicle based on the “plain . . .

The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as White House drug czar. Sara Carter Bailey, who will soon be officially sworn in as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) following a 52-48 confirmation vote on Tuesday, will play a central role in implementing the administration’s drug policy agenda. That includes everything from marijuana and psychedelics to harm reduction and overdose prevention. The full Senate’s approval of Carter comes about three months after the Judiciary Committee advanced her nomination. Carter has voiced support for medical . . .

NORML worked with union members for nearly two years to assist them in securing the revisions. The post Maryland: Howard County Firefighters No Longer Face Sanctions for Off-Hours Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

An Indiana lawmaker has filed a bill that would effectively legalize the possession and cultivation of limited amounts of marijuana. The legislation filed on Monday by Rep. Mitch Gore (D) would remove all penalties for possessing or growing up to two ounces of marijuana without creating a regulatory structure for licensed cannabis production and retail sales, giving the state a non-commercial form of legalization. The proposal would amend existing statute that designates any level of marijuana possession or cultivation as a Class B misdemeanor. Possessing hashish and hash oil, which are . . .

A top Republican Wisconsin lawmaker says President Donald Trump made the “wrong” choice to order the rescheduling of marijuana-which he called a “dangerous drug”-but he says the upside is that research barriers may be lifted in a way that demonstrates medical cannabis can be effectively used in a limited way as an alternative to prescription medications. As advocates hold out hope for some form of legalization in the state, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) said he thinks “we are not there” in terms of having enough votes to advance even a medical cannabis bill through his chamber at this point, . . .

A Virginia lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require health care facilities in the state to allow terminally ill patients to access medical cannabis if they have a doctor’s recommendation. The legislation, sponsored by Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), would not permit patients to smoke or vape cannabis in the facilities, and their use of marijuana would have to be documented in their medical records. But, similar to a law enacted in California in 2021, terminally ill patients could consume non-combustable cannabis products at state health facilities if they’ve received a certification . . .

Each week, Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), which is part of the state’s Department of Health, releases data on the state’s medical cannabis program, including an active patient count, a qualified physician count, new dispensary approvals and an update for each operator. That data includes the number of dispensaries and the unit sales [ . . . ]

“The court recognizes the serious questions about whether this discriminatory tax violates the intent of the cannabis legalization that Michigan voters approved in 2018.” By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance Court of Claims Judge Sima G. Patel on Monday denied the state of Michigan’s request to rehear a motion to toss a lawsuit filed by cannabis industry advocates against the 24 percent wholesale tax on marijuana which took effect on January 1. In October the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the Legislature’s decision to create a 24 percent . . .

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has denied a marijuana-focused tourism organization’s request for nonprofit tax-exempt status, citing the ongoing federal criminalization of cannabis and saying that the group’s activities create a “private benefit to the cannabis industry” and its members. Therefore, the agency said, the organization cannot claim tax exemptions for charitable purposes. In a notice to the group that IRS made publicly available, the agency said the articles of incorporation (AOI) that were submitted to qualify as a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation stated that the . . .

America’s 3.3 million home growers have a historic opportunity to grow exactly the weed they want to see in the world in 2026. All across the legalization and medical states, access to genetics is at an all-time high. You can obtain seeds and learn more than ever with just some taps on your phone or keyboard. For an example of this diversity, let’s run through the top 50 greatest breeders to check out in 2026. Starting in November, we ran a public Top 50 Greatest Breeders of 2025 poll online for over a month and marketed it across our channels, gathering 2,773 unique responses. Respondents . . .

People say they want to be writers, but in actuality, many lack the discipline to do so. Like all artistic exercises, writing involves regular practice. Sitting in front of a blank page and filling it with coherent and creative sentences is not easy. In fact, it’s so commonly known that we writers lose our creative spark that there’s a phrase for it: writer’s block. If you search “writer’s block” online, there’s a lot of advice for escaping a mental pit of inactivity: Start with an outline, take a break or, my personal favorite, just start typing and see where it goes. But, to be honest with . . .

The plant doesn’t have to be sparked up to work its magic: Cannabis topicals take a grounded, targeted approach to wellness by working with the body’s natural endocannabinoid system right where you need it. Today, topicals are showing up on shelves in more ways than ever. From post-workout recovery to glow-up skin care routines, these skin-first rituals are redefining what Cannabis care can look like. RSO: Potent Plant Power for the Skin RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) is a highly concentrated, full-spectrum Cannabis extract known for its potency and thick, sticky consistency. When applied . . .

I proudly carry her name, Angela Aguilar, like an ambient ember dancing in my heart, glowing with ancestral lineage and love. My Abuelita is 93 years old, a testament to the strength of our Indigenous American, Native Mexican bloodline. She’s a woman whose life has shaped the architecture of our familia traditions. She is the cornerstone of what it means to be an Aguilar, the matriarch we could always count on. Her presence, like a great oak tree, always held a sense of strength, resilience, shelter and warmth. As dementia has now woven its shadow across her mind, my family and I find . . .