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Despite strong optimism among Canada’s cannabis retailers, a new report from Breadstack reveals that many are still in the early stages of digital transformation. The post Digital growth, delivery gains, and gaps: inside Canada’s Cannabis Retail Tech Report appeared first on StratCann.

“Intoxicating hemp has no required regulatory testing . . . and sold in packages enticing to children.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has issued a 90-day executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products starting this coming Tuesday. Intoxicating hemp products are items that contain THC that are sold anywhere other than licensed marijuana dispensaries including gas stations, smoke shops and CBD stores, among others. This ban includes THC-infused beverages. “I am taking action today . . . to get these products off the streets and to have them taken off our . . .

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a 90-day ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products commonly sold in gas stations, taprooms and retail stores. Ohio governor bans THC-infused hemp products for 90 days is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

A majority of Americans believe marijuana represents a “healthier option” than alcohol-and most also expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within the next five years-according to a new poll. The MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study offer a wide range of data points on public opinion and consumer trends concerning marijuana, touching on the economics, health impact and policy considerations for cannabis. One of the more notable findings is that 61 percent of respondents agreed that marijuana is a healthier choice compared to alcohol, which comports with other surveys that reveal . . .

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A key Senate committee has given initial approval to President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as White House drug czar, where she will play a central role in implementing the administration’s drug policy agenda that touches on everything from marijuana and psychedelics to harm reduction and overdose prevention. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Sara Carter Bailey to join the administration as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Bailey has voiced support for medical cannabis, while stating that she doesn’t have a “problem” with . . .

Sara Carter, the president’s pick to be the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, did not provide specifics in questions for the record.

“When the governor calls and says, ‘Would you consider taking a look at this?’, the County Council is certainly open-minded.” By Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delaware Sussex County Council will consider easing its restrictions on recreational marijuana sales, some of the toughest in the state, after county officials were nudged by Gov. Matt Meyer (D). Later this fall, council members will consider changing the county’s marijuana zoning ordinance, decreasing the distance required between a marijuana store and a town boundary, as well as the required distance from a school or church. The proposed . . .

The lower-potency hemp edible licensing window is open, through October 31st Last month, I gave a big picture status update on cannabis licensing in Minnesota, highlighting the application window for lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) licensing. LPHE products are a very hot market in Minnesota, and have been for a while. The LPHE application window opened on October 1st, as advertised, and is set to close on October 31st. How are LPHE products defined in Minnesota? Under Minnesota law, LPHE’s are products intended for eating or consuming as a beverage. These products contain hemp concentrate or . . .

“It’s incredible what we can do when the left and right unite for the same mission, and yesterday and today were fantastic examples of how bipartisan these particular issues are.” By Josh Kasoff, Filter At the end of September, a lobbying effort on Capitol Hill sought to convince lawmakers of the need to move toward federal cannabis legalization, to free people incarcerated for marijuana convictions and to ensure access, in particular, for veterans impacted by a range of health conditions. Events over two days were coordinated by a pair of nonprofits that share these goals: Last Prisoner . . .

A Florida senator has filed a pair of bills for the 2026 legislative session that would provide employment and parental rights protections for registered medical marijuana patients. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Tina Scott Polsky (D) on Wednesday, would build upon the state’s existing medical cannabis laws as advocates again attempt to pass adult-use legalization at the ballot next year. One of the new measures, SB 136, would prohibit public employers from taking adverse actions against workers or job applicants over the use of medical cannabis in compliance with state law-or as a . . .

President Donald Trump’s approval rating on marijuana policy remains largely underwater among cannabis consumers, according to the latest quarterly NuggMD-Marijuana Moment tracking poll. And while many stakeholders were encouraged to see the president share a video touting the health benefits of CBD, a majority of consumers don’t see it as an indication the administration will be moving forward with cannabis rescheduling. The quarterly approval survey, as well as a separate flash poll that followed Trump’s CBD post, indicate that, without meaningful action on marijuana rescheduling, many . . .

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A New York cannabis dispensary just tricked several news outlets and social media users into believing that its pigeons would be delivering weed throughout the city on their backs. The Travel Agency, based in downtown Brooklyn, revealed the supposed winged shipping initiative in an Instagram post on Oct. 1. The store has amassed a substantial following on the Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) (FRA: FB2A) mobile app with over 23,000 followers. “As The Travel Agency, it’s only natural we’d explore all modalities of travel for our delivery service,” the retailer said on its website. “And being . . .

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday approved the state’s first two medical cannabis cultivator license applications, Nebraska Public Media reports. The approvals were given to Nancy Laughlin-Wagner, on behalf of Midwest Cultivators Group, and Patrick Thomas. The approval will allow each to receive an offer of licensure to cultivate up to 1,250 flowering cannabis plants for medical purposes. The limit was included as part of the emergency regulations signed by Gov. Jim Pillen (R) last month – the first step in setting up the state’s medical cannabis program. Those regulations . . .

A Bellingham, Washington man was charged last week with fraud, theft, money laundering, and use of proceeds of criminal profiteering related to a cannabis shop investment scam, The Bellingham Herald reports. Jason Kenneth Lehman, 46, allegedly duped friends and family members out of a total of $400,000 by getting them to invest in cannabis stores that didn’t exist. The scheme came to light after the first relative to invest in the program discovered that none of the cannabis stores were legitimate business locations. During a meeting with investors, Lehman allegedly admitted that the shops . . .

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is partnering with Torch Drinks LLC to put the company’s hemp-derived THC beverages in VFW Posts where cannabis is legal for adult use. The licensing agreement will also see VFW-branded, Torch-produced THC beverages, the proceeds of which will directly support VFW initiatives such as the National Veterans Service program, which provides no-cost assistance to veterans navigating the Veterans Administration (VA) claims process, and Veterans & Military Support Programs, which deliver financial assistance to military families. In a statement, VFW National . . .

Bioactive compounds in cannabis are significantly impacted by the chemical composition of the soil the plants are grown in, according to a new federally funded study. “The outcome of this study provides outdoor growers with information on the effects soil health can have on cannabinoid and terpene content in hemp,” researchers wrote in a paper appearing in a recent issue of the Journal of Medicinally Active Plants, a peer-reviewed scientific publication. “Poor soil quality appears to result in higher levels of THC production, whereas higher soil quality may result in higher levels of the . . .

Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to declare a state of emergency for consumable hemp products and order his agencies to promulgate regulations.

The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association argues the tax hike would either need to be approved by voters or achieve a three-fourths vote in the Legislature. By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance A cannabis industry trade association is challenging the state’s newly approved tax on the sale or transfer of wholesale marijuana, filing the complaint shortly after the policy was signed into law. The suit, filed with the Michigan Court of Claims Tuesday, argues that the new law, and the steps leading up to its enactment, violate several sections of the Michigan Constitution, including requirements . . .

An elaborate marketing stunt from a New York marijuana business evidently fooled more than a few media outlets into believing that carrier pigeons would soon be deployed to make cannabis deliveries throughout New York City. Advertisements and social media posts from the marijuana retailer The Travel Agency have been promoting the launch of “Project Pigeon,” which the business said would involve a fleet of 20 birds trained to fly cannabis to adults in Manhattan and Brooklyn beginning next year. In a press release last week, the company said it completed a successful test trial with pigeons . . .

Cannabis laws are continuing to loosen across the United States and around the world. When Germany legalized marijuana in 2024, many expected other European nations to follow suit. Now, Spain has become the latest country to reform its cannabis policy – though under notably strict guidelines. RELATED: Legal marijuana could (finally) be coming to this state Government officials approved a royal decree regulating medicines derived from cannabis. Proposed by the Spanish Ministry of Health, the new rule will allow patients with specific qualifying conditions to access prescribed products. This . . .

Michigan’s leading cannabis trade group filed a lawsuit challenging the new 24% wholesale tax Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed into law. Legal battle brews over Michigan’s new marijuana tax is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs