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Massachusetts lawmakers have negotiated the details of a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. A bicameral conference committee has spent months working out provisions of the legislation after the House of Representatives and Senate passed differing versions last year, and the panel approved a compromise approach on Monday. Sen. Adam Gómez (D) and Rep. Daniel M. Donahue (D), who co-chaired the conference committee, said in a joint statement that the agreement “charts a more promising path . . .

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: U.S. Army Eases Cannabis Restrictions for Recruits In a notable shift, the U.S. Army is loosening its stance on cannabis-related offenses, now allowing individuals with a single marijuana possession or paraphernalia conviction to enlist without requiring a waiver. The change, which will take effect around 4/20, reflects broader recruitment challenges and a growing recognition that past cannabis . . .

New Cannabis Ventures offers readers this easy-to-read exclusive summary of BDSA’s monthly cannabis sales data for 15 states. Cannabis sales increased 6.5% sequentially in March. Adjusted for the higher number of days, sales fell sequentially by 3.8% on a per-day basis. In this review, we share the results by state, beginning with the western markets [ . . . ]

In this episode of The Ganjapreneur Podcast, host TG Branfalt speaks with Dr. Gil Fanciullo, a longtime physician specializing in pain management and palliative care, about his early experiences recommending cannabis to patients well before it was legally accepted. Drawing from decades in medicine, including his work at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Fanciullo reflects on the risks physicians once faced, the patient-driven origins of medical cannabis adoption, and how attitudes within the medical community have evolved over time. This interview explores the gaps that still exist in . . .

A Maine Republican lawmaker is calling out colleagues for killing his bill that would have allowed marijuana consumption lounges to operate in the state. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted 108-35 to adopt a committee’s recommendation not to pass the bill, LD 1365 from Rep. David Boyer (R). The lawmaker said members of his own party were “about split” on the vote, wheres the “vast majority” of Democrats voted against allowing his cannabis legislation to advance. Only seven Democrats voted against the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee’s majority report recommending that the bill . . .

Advocates have long argued that marijuana legalization is a superior alternative to criminalization. But while that sentiment prevails with the public and a growing number of lammakers, a leading drug policy reform group says it’s nonetheless important to recognize and address potential public health impacts of consumer trends in state-regulated markets-including the rise of high-potency THC products. Prohibitionists have been quick to seize upon reports of adverse health incidents associated with products engineered to maximize THC, whether it’s naturally produced delta-9 THC in marijuana, . . .

The Missouri General Assembly last week sent a bill to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (R) desk that seeks to ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products starting November 12, First Alert 4 reports. The proposal, House Bill 2641, seeks to align state law with an incoming shift in federal policy pushed by Republican lawmakers and signed into law by President Trump last year. Those changes, implemented as part of a spending bill to reopen the federal government, were designed to kill the burgeoning national marketplace for hemp-derived THC and other cannabinoids. The bill sets a new definition for industrial . . .

Adult-use cannabis retailers in Minnesota have surpassed $50 million in total sales since the market’s launch last September. State data shows that medical cannabis outpaced adult-use sales during the market’s first month, but adult-use sales have exceeded or matched the medical market during every month since. January was the industry’s busiest month, with licensed retailers recording $10.3 million in adult-use and $8.8 million in medical sales. Meanwhile, hemp-derived THC products are also regulated and available in Minnesota. Between hemp products and the new adult-use market, the state . . .

“This is a careful bill for people, our veterans and first responders, who have carried extraordinary burdens.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent After four years of trying, the Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin-also known as “magic mushrooms”-and other alternative therapies to treat depression, substance use or as part end-of-life care. Veterans and first-responders would be able to possess the psychedelic if they’re enrolled in a study, where it would be administered by a facilitator. Despite overwhelming . . .

Congressional lawmakers were recently presented with a unique argument in favor of expanding therapeutic access to cannabis and rescheduling marijuana under federal law: Doing so could mitigate threats associated with Chinese Community Party (CCP) operatives. At a hearing before the House Small Business Committee last month, members took expert testimony on a variety of challenges linked to CCP, including intellectual property theft, foreign investments and vulnerabilities in the supply chain that impact small U.S. companies. The hearing-titled “Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to . . .

Australia’s Bioxyne Ltd (ASX: BXN) (FRA: PR8) has agreed to manufacture medicinal cannabis products for Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSE: ACB) (NASDAQ: ACB) (FRA: 21P) as the Canadian licensed producer pushes forward with international ambitions. Through its subsidiary Breathe Life Sciences, Bioxyne produces pharmaceutical-grade oils, vapes and gummies in its GMP-licensed Queensland facility. Aurora is placing purchase orders for these items and distributing them to patients in Australia and the United Kingdom. Initial orders already cover more than 5,000 sublingual oil units and over 20,000 vapes, . . .

There is a moment on the Big Island of Hawaii when your breath slows to the tempo of the crashing waves, you notice the salt and ash in the breeze and you are struck by the sense that Earth is a living ancestor. Maybe it’s the molten lava running through the Earth’s caverns beneath your feet, a reminder that this land is the domain of Tūtū Pele, the fire goddess of Hawaii. She is our great-grandmother, an ancestral spirit to be respected, honored and approached with deep humility. The type of humble respect a glassblower embodies when the alchemy of these fragile yet timeless creations . . .

A Louisiana Senate panel has advanced a bill to allow patients with terminal and irreversible conditions to use medical marijuana in hospitals. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the legislation, SB 270 from Sen. Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), with amendments, in a voice vote on Wednesday. “This bill was brought at the request of constituents who believe that therapeutic medical marijuana, which is already legal in this state, should be offered in hospitals when patients are terminally ill or otherwise in need the comfort of this medicine,” Jackson-Andrews said ahead of the vote. . . .

Raul Rangel, or Ra Glass, is a Portland-based glassblower. Perhaps more accurately described as a lamp or flameworker, Rangel utilizes an open-flame torch to handcraft masterpieces. With his odyssey into glass beginning in 2012, Rangel has accrued over a decade of combined experience in the art form. “Glassblowing was just something that I fell in love with,” Rangel explained. “After my mom passed, I didn’t have a lot of things that I really cared about. But glassblowing was just something that I enjoyed doing. It really helped me through that time. . . . I spent probably 12 hours a day just . . .

Modern design meets old-school vibes at Green Good’s new-and-improved dispensary in Layhill. Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn to the checkerboard floors that lead the way to the counter, which is framed by a backdrop of lettered lockers where preorders are kept. Wooden counters and stools sit at the center of the dispensary, surrounded by brand activations along the walls. This place lives and breathes community energy, and the staff members make the whole experience even more worthwhile. Setting and Vibe Between the decor and the music I skateboarded to in the early 2000s, . . .

Downstairs in her house, Kami Meyers (@soysativahaze) sits at the bar counter and lights a joint. Next to the bar is a pool table filled with a packed suitcase, brand merchandise and a Beyblade stadium that is lined to its corners with various Beyblades. Most of them are plastic, but some are also metal, which she said are heavier and can damage the other pieces if used improperly. “These metal pieces are from Japan, so they’re a little harder to find,” she said, adding that her son has given her an extensive amount of knowledge on them as well. “I’ve been playing this with him since he was . . .

What better way to truly enjoy and appreciate glass art than by using it to dab some hash or pack a fire bowl of flower? That’s where a trip to the dispensary transcends being just an avenue for getting high and becomes an exercise in enhancing the way art is partaken of. For this month’s Shop Review, TreeHouse Collective – a Portland-based, independently owned and operated business with its finger on the pulse of both the Cannabis and glass industries – was a natural choice. Originally opened in 2013, THC started making a name for itself with patients in the Oregon Medical Marijuana . . .

The legislation also has provisions to protect marijuana consumers’ privacy and cannabis workers’ right to unionize. By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A bill now heading to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (R) desk would take all intoxicating hemp products off the shelves starting November 12-including THC seltzers currently sold in bars and grocery stores-aligning state law with an upcoming federal ban. If Congress reverses course and decides to allow the sale of these products, Missouri would only permit them to be sold in licensed marijuana dispensaries. And if Congress chooses to delay the . . .

According to Aaron Gutierrez, even his grandmother calls him “Pinky.” What started as a childhood nickname has evolved into his professional moniker. And while Gutierrez is better known as “Pinky Brewtz” in the world of glassblowing, Pinky Brewtz is better known as “the Jaguar Man.” Much of Gutierrez’s work portrays the image of an Aztec warrior wearing a jaguar helmet, his face inside the gaping mouth, head wreathed in feathers. His rigs seem almost ceremonial and have become high-priced items in the world of glass. From his home in San Diego, Gutierrez told California Leaf, “From the . . .

Andy Metzler is old school to the core and definitely qualifies as a local at Mount Baker. This guy rips the slopes; we’ve seen it firsthand. He’s spent countless years around Cannabis, focusing mainly on cultivation and distribution for decades. But now he lends his knowledge and friendly presence to the retail side of the market. Metzler was born in Colorado but raised in the Puyallup area. He went back to Colorado to attend a university, but ultimately ended up making Bellingham his home for the last few decades so he could enjoy Mount Baker’s amazing runs and backcountry. Back in the day, . . .

In an effort to support the craft drinks industry, Washington D.C. could soon allow cannabis beverages to be produced by existing breweries and distilleries. The goal is to support local businesses hit by declining alcohol consumption. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) sees the proposal as an opportunity for collaboration between the city’s alcohol and cannabis businesses. “This is a new opportunity for those two markets to collaborate and create a safe and . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post Newsbrief: D.C. could allow locally made weed drinks appeared first on . . .

When Cheech & Chong moved to Los Angeles from Vancouver in 1970, they began recording comedy albums, starting with the Grammy-nominated self-titled debut, which includes their most famous “Dave’s Not Here” routine.

In the Northgate area of Seattle, a very special garden has been built on decades of experience. As one of the few Black-owned gardens in the state, this team has worked diligently for years to build Magnus Premium Flower into the brand we know today. Leon Verrett has been a prominent personality in the Washington Cannabis space for well over a decade. At times, he is best known for the Seattle Sluggerz Bluntz, a preroll line that has been a staple in the local market for years. The term “magnum opus” couldn’t describe the work and energy he has put into Magnus Premium Flower better. . . .

Hawaii senators have approved a pair of resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access to banking services for companies in the cannabis industry. “Even though states have made significant policy changes with respect to cannabis, the federal Controlled Substances Act still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance,” the measures advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 5-0 vote on Thursday say, “which means that medical cannabis dispensaries and other cannabis-related . . .

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how hemp is grown. What is less obvious and far more important is how it is beginning to reshape how the industry thinks, operates and earns trust. At the 2026 Industrial Hemp International Conference, held in Denver on March 26-27, a panel on AI and the evolution of the hemp industry made that shift clear. What began as a discussion of tools quickly became broader: a conversation about how intelligence, machine-driven and human, will define the next phase of the industry. As Cannabis & Tech Today Editor in Chief Charles Warner explained, “The next . . .