Your Guide to Cannabis News

Jan 9, 20202 min read

Recreational Cannabis: Supply Shortage Happened as Expected, Experts Say

For months, just about everyone in the cannabis industry warned that supplies would most likely dwindle to zero after the Jan. 1 launch...

Jan 8, 20203 min read

Virginia Prosecutor Announces His Office Will Not Pursue Marijuana Possession Cases

On his first day in office on Thursday, the new prosecutor for Fairfax County, Virginia announced that he will not be pursuing cases of...

Jan 8, 20202 min read

Local cannabis stores in Manitoba waiting for resupply of edible due to holiday rush, supply issues

Some local cannabis stores are waiting for resupply of edibles after brisk sales over Christmas of the new product left their shelves low...

Jan 7, 20203 min read

What MedMen’s Exit From Arizona’s Marijuana Market Means For Legalization In 2020

With MedMen announcing its plans to exit Arizona’s medical marijuana market last month, some observers are left wondering where that...

Jan 6, 20203 min read

Many Chicago pot shops will be closed to recreational customers Monday

At least 5 Chicago dispensaries won’t be selling pot to recreational users Monday as supply issues stall the first week of sales. At...

Dec 16, 20192 min read

Multistate cannabis operator MedMen reveals another round of layoffs

Vertically integrated marijuana company MedMen, one of the most high-profile cannabis retailers in the U.S., announced more layoffs on...

Dec 15, 20193 min read

MLB Officially Removes Marijuana From Banned Substances List For Baseball Players

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB players union announced on Thursday that they have reached an agreement to remove marijuana from...

Dec 14, 20196 min read

Parents are feeding their kids cannabis oil to calm them down

Use of CBD oil (cannabidiol, extracted from marijuana) for kids is growing in popularity Could CBD (cannabidiol) oil — which is extracted...

Dec 13, 20192 min read

From drag club to pot shop?

Cresco and Grassroots are seeking the first new weed stores, in River North, under the new city zoning rules. It's just the start of a...

Dec 12, 20192 min read

License revoked for cannabis vape maker Kushy Punch after state seizes $21M worth of products

California cannabis regulators have revoked the business license of well-known vaporizer brand Kushy Punch after the company was raided...

Dec 11, 20193 min read

Walmart apologizes for 'ugly Christmas sweater' shows Santa with three lines...and a bit of "snow"

The retail giant may have gone too far with the popular 'ugly Christmas sweater' gift option when it allowed a line of adult-only...

Dec 10, 20197 min read

Pipe Dreams: High Times' New Owner Has a Plan. Or Does He?

Adam Levin wants to turn the iconic magazine into the world's biggest cannabis brand We are driving around the Ritz Carlton resort in...

Dec 9, 20195 min read

As more pro athletes use cannabis for aches and pain, the more they run afoul of rules

There was a notable face missing at last fall’s Ironman 70.3 World Championships in France. Instead of racing as expected, American...

Dec 8, 20193 min read

29 words to know if you're interested in buying legal pot

Since marijuana hit the retail market for adult recreational use on Dec. 1, there will be plenty of people who are either uninitiated in...

Dec 8, 20191 min read

Aurora couple convicted in massive black market cannabis grow

An Aurora couple has been found guilty, by a federal jury in Denver, of marijuana cultivation in massive black market cannabis grow....

Dec 7, 20193 min read

Dope Cannabis Lifestyle Brand Is Unapologetically Asian-American

This clothing and lifestyle company has a pretty dank message. Sundae School, a cannabis lifestyle brand catering to Asian-Americans,...

Dec 6, 20191 min read

Lil Wayne Announces His Own Weed Strain With 420 Instagram Post

On Sunday (December 1), the multiplatinum-selling rapper shared an Instagram photo of himself smoking a pre-rolled joint while revealing...

Dec 5, 20193 min read

Seattle metro area is one of just three in America where marijuana use tops nicotine, data shows

As more states legalize marijuana, the number of adult consumers has been on the rise. But there are only three major metro areas where...

Dec 4, 20194 min read

Recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan and will soon be legal in Illinois. Here's what to know

Two Midwestern states are breaking into the recreational marijuana market, and dispensaries are expecting huge crowds. Legal weed...

Dec 3, 20192 min read

Driver suspected of pot use arrested after hitting state police SUV Sunday

Springfield Township, Mich. — State police have a message for anyone enjoying recreational marijuana and thinking of driving: You can't...