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Alabama

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Alabama’s 1st Medical Cannabis Dispensary Plans to Open Next Month

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Sales Gear for Spring 2026 Launch

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ICE Raids, Texas Hemp THC Ban, Federal Bills Lead CBT Top Stories in July

Alaska

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Alaska

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These 23 States, DC Collected $2.9 Billion in Cannabis Excise Tax Revenue in 2023

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When and How 24 States Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis in the US: A Timeline With Current Tax Rates

Arizona

JARS Cannabis, Sonoran Roots Join Forces to Create Arizona's Largest Cannabis Retail Network

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Verano Enters Cannabis Beverage Category With Debut of Easy Landings

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Arizona Cannabis Prohibitionist Changes Mind, Won’t Seek 2026 Ballot Measure

Arkansas

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Circuit Court Ruling for Arkansas Renders Texas Governor’s Hemp Veto Argument Moot

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Falling Cannabis Prices Meant Less Revenue for Arkansas Dispensaries in 2024

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Arkansas Supreme Court Denies Votes for Medical Cannabis Ballot Measure

California

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California Dispute Over 'Burner Distros,' Illicit Market Diversion Drags On

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Can States Favor Own Residents for Cannabis Licenses? Michigan Man Asks Supreme Court to Decide

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Should Cannabis Tax Revenue Motivate Law Enforcement? California Says Yes

Colorado

Spherex Acquires 2 Colorado Cultivation Facilities From Cannabist to Become Vertically Integrated

Metrc Extends Track-and-Trace Partnership With Colorado

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Colorado Wrote the Cannabis Rulebook; It's Writing the AI Rulebook Next

Connecticut

High Profile Cannabis Opens Dispensary in Manchester, Connecticut

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Zen Cannabis Energizes Connecticut’s Market With Premium Offers

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How Much Does a Gram, Ounce of Cannabis Flower Cost in 2026?

D.C.

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District Cannabis Launches a Ridiculously Serious Campaign to Make 4/20 a National Holiday

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Washington Mayor Proposes Alcohol, Cannabis Companies Partner on THC Beverages

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Herbal Alternatives Dispensary Founder Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million in Federal Tax Evasion

Delaware

Curaleaf Announces Proposed Domestication to Delaware

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Delaware Regulators Warn of Scammer Impersonating Licensed Cannabis Dispensary

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Delaware Reports $903K in Cannabis Sales on Opening Weekend

Florida

Vireo Growth Announces Financing for New York, Florida Cultivation Facilities

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Florida May Have 3 Options to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in 2028

Trulieve Announces Exclusive Master Licensing Agreement With Connected for Florida and Texas

Georgia

Trulieve Opening Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Dunwoody, Ga.

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Charlotte’s Web, Edibles.com Team Up to Protect Consumer Access, Shape Hemp’s Future

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Georgia Cannabis Regulators Propose Allowing USPS Deliveries Under Rescheduling

Hawaii

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Rare Cannabinoid Co. Launches Guide to Endocannabinoid System, Rare Cannabinoids

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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

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Hawaii Senate Advances ‘Low-Dose’ Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

Idaho

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Idaho’s Cannabis Legalization Campaign Effort Leads CBT’s Top Stories in July

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Idaho Cannabis Activists Won’t Challenge State’s Disqualification of Petition Signatures

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Idaho Cannabis Activists Fail to Submit Enough Signatures to State Secretary

Illinois

Terrabis announces medical services now available in Woodstock, Plainfield, Dixon, and Grayville with invitation to bring medical card

Terrabis Brings Medical Cannabis Service to 4 Illinois Dispensaries

Ivy Hall Dispensary Receives Approval to Serve Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients

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Terrabis Opening Dispensary Drive-Thru in Woodstock, Ill.

Indiana

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Indiana House Republicans Block Amendment to Remove Cannabis From Schedule I

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Iowa

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Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Plans to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Regulate Hemp Products

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3 US Senators Plan to Let States ‘Opt Out’ of Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban

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12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

Kansas

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Kansas House Democrats Blow Horn for Medical, Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bills

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Will These 9 Prohibition States Legalize Medical Cannabis in 2024?

Kentucky

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Speakeasy Dispensary Opening Stanford Store, Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Central Kentucky

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House Lawmakers File Trump-Backed Bill to Loosen Hemp THC Product Ban

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Speakeasy Dispensary Expands to Corbin, Bringing Medical Cannabis Access to Southeastern Kentucky

Louisiana

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Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead

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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

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Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes 2027 Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Under Pilot Program

Maine

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Unsafe Butane Levels in Cannabis Concentrate Spur Warning

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Paul’s Boutique Sets Bar for Sustainable Cannabis Growing, Creating a Great Place to Work in Maine

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Maine Campaign to Kill Adult-Use Cannabis Market Misses 2026 Signature Deadline

Maryland

SunMed Growers, Old Pal Announce Maryland Relaunch

Vireo Growth Completes Bridgewell Acquisition, Plans to Acquire Nevada, Maryland Dispensaries

UFCW Local 27 Files Federal Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against The Apothecarium, TerrAscend

Massachusetts

US Congresswoman Joins Fight to Keep Cannabis Legal in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Governor Urges 'No' Vote on Cannabis Prohibition Measure

Jim Belushi Endorses No on 8: Stop the Repeal Campaign

Michigan

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Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Plans to Repeal 24% Cannabis Tax, End Unregulated Hemp Sales

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Michigan Cannabis Retailer Closes 5 Dispensaries, Citing New Tax Burden

Intrinsic Launches as Leading Processor, Product Innovator, Wholesale Partner for Michigan’s Cannabis Marketplace

Minnesota

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Theory Wellness Opens Its 1st Minnesota Dispensary in St. Paul

True North Analytical Opens Minnesota Lab Dedicated 100% to Cannabis, Hemp Testing

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House Lawmakers File Trump-Backed Bill to Loosen Hemp THC Product Ban

Mississippi

Steep Hill Mississippi, Alchemy Analytics to Combine Under Southern Precision Analytics

University of Mississippi, Southern Sky Brands Launch CBD Sleep Study

Vibrant cannabis plants with purple and green leaves showcasing top 10 most-read articles

US House’s Intoxicating Hemp Ban, Texas Gubernatorial Clash Lead CBT’s Most Popular Stories in June

Missouri

Greenlight Dispensary Workers in Joplin, Mo., Vote to Unionize With UFCW Local 2

Missouri’s Key Cannabis Dispensary Workers Ratify 1st Union Contract

Terrabis Flower Launches in Missouri

Cannabis Business Times’ interactive legislative map is another tool to help cultivators quickly navigate state cannabis laws and find news relevant to their markets.

Montana

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Montana Leans on Federal Cannabis Prohibition to Adopt New Residency Licensing Requirement

Three people at a Vietnam-India hemp cooperation agreement signing ceremony, holding documents and shaking hands

IND HEMP Announces Strategic Partnership to Bring US-Grown Hemp Fiber Into Vietnam’s Textile Supply Chain

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5 Former US Attorneys Say No Cannabis Possession Policy Memo Existed Under Biden

Nebraska

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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

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Nebraska Commission Deviates From Voters’ Will on Medical Cannabis

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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

Nevada

Vireo Growth Completes Acquisition of M3 Wellness, a Nevada Dispensary

Vireo Growth Completes Acquisition of C21 Investments

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Verano Enters Cannabis Beverage Category With Debut of Easy Landings

New Hampshire

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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

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New Hampshire Senate Refuses to Debate Cannabis Legalization, Again

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New Hampshire Senate Puts Off Cannabis Legalization Bill Before ‘Long’ Debate

New Jersey

Smiling Bud Cannabis Manufacturing Workers Vote to Join UFCW Local 360

TerrAscend Acquires Aunt Mary’s Dispensary, Strengthens Leadership Position in New Jersey

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Verano Enters Cannabis Beverage Category With Debut of Easy Landings

New Mexico

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New Mexico Cannabis Businesses Ask Judge to Halt New Track-and-Trace System

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Cannabis Business Leans on Schedule III Listing, Asks US Tax Court to Recognize 280E Refunds for Prior Years

Vireo Growth Closes Acquisition of Schwazze Assets in Colorado, New Mexico

New York

Vireo Growth Announces Financing for New York, Florida Cultivation Facilities

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'Where Are We on Rescheduling?' Leads CBT’s Top Stories in September

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Curaleaf Presses NY Governor to Fix Out-of-State Cannabis Problem

North Carolina

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3 Immediate Implications of Schedule III Leads CBT’s Top Stories in April

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NC Governor Endorses Adult-Use Cannabis Market Proposed by Council

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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

North Dakota

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North Dakota Cannabis Advocates Strike Out as Prohibition Prevails

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Cannabis 2024 Election Previews, Harris’ Legalization Platform Lead CBT’s Top Stories in October

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4 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2024 Election

Ohio

Ascend Wellness Opens 7th Ohio Dispensary in Lewis Center

AYR Wellness Announces Completion of Ohio Asset Transfer

Ohio Dispensary Reopens After Regulators Investigate Adverse Health Events

Oklahoma

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'Where Are We on Rescheduling?' Leads CBT’s Top Stories in September

2 Dead in Oklahoma Cannabis Business Explosion; Man Arrested (Twice)

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New Statewide Coalition Welcomes Federally Legal Medical Cannabis for Oklahomans

Oregon

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Oregon Cannabis Wholesaler Withdraws Challenge to Interstate Commerce

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How Much Does a Gram, Ounce of Cannabis Flower Cost in 2026?

Wyld Acquires Grön in Major Industry Transaction

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senate Lawmakers to Debate Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Organic Remedies Renews Commitment to Help Protect Environment

Curaleaf Opens 1st Fishtown Dispensary, Expanding Access for Philadelphia Patients

Rhode Island

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Residency Requirement at Heart of Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Delay

MariMed Launches Hemp-Derived THC Products in Rhode Island

MariMed to Launch Hemp-Derived THC Products

South Carolina

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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

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5 Former US Attorneys Say No Cannabis Possession Policy Memo Existed Under Biden

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12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

South Dakota

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US House’s Intoxicating Hemp Ban, Texas Gubernatorial Clash Lead CBT’s Most Popular Stories in June

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South Dakota to Crack Down on Synthetic Hemp Product Sales Starting July 14

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South Dakota Voters Reject Cannabis Legalization Measure in Repeat Fashion

Tennessee

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3 Immediate Implications of Schedule III Leads CBT’s Top Stories in April

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Tennessee Governor Tightens Noose on Cannabis Reform

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Tennessee Lawmakers Aim to Take Cannabis Rescheduling Out of Expert Hands, Reserve for Themselves

Texas

Trulieve Announces Exclusive Master Licensing Agreement With Connected for Florida and Texas

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Texas Bans Delta-8 THC Hemp Products, Effective July 31

SNDL Acquires Assets From Parallel, Positions for Nasdaq-Consolidated Operations

Utah

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Red Mesa Science & Refining Upends Hemp Sector With Novel Botanical Refinement to Isolate Rare Cannabinoids

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Curaleaf $20M Acquisition to Quadruple Retail Footprint in Utah

Vermont

Upstate Elevator Launches Kanna and Kava Gummies, Its 1st Step Beyond Cannabinoids

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Vermont Governor Signs Cannabis Bill to Double Purchase Limits, Prepare for Interstate Trade

FLUENT Appoints Former Governor to Board of Directors

Virginia

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Virginia’s 2mg THC Cap on Intoxicating Hemp Products Goes Into Effect

Cannabis Small Business Association, Affected Virginians to Hold Press Conference on Lawsuit Challenging Hemp Restrictions

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Idaho’s Cannabis Legalization Campaign Effort Leads CBT’s Top Stories in July

Washington

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Can States Favor Own Residents for Cannabis Licenses? Michigan Man Asks Supreme Court to Decide

Arcana Collective Launches PAC Program With First 2 Breeder Partnerships

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Special Report: The Downfall of Medical Cannabis in 17 Adult-Use Markets

West Virginia

Verano Opening 6th Zen Leaf Dispensary in West Virginia

The Cannabist Co., Old Pal Continues Partnership With Expansion Into West Virginia

Trulieve Partners With Redemption Cannabis to Launch Purpose-Led Products in West Virginia

Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Governor Urges US Lawmakers to Buckle Down on Hemp Fix

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7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

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Wisconsin Governor Calls on Congressional Delegation to Delay Federal Hemp Ban

Wyoming

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Wyoming Rejects Trump Administration’s Schedule III Cannabis Listing; Keeps It Schedule I

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5 Former US Attorneys Say No Cannabis Possession Policy Memo Existed Under Biden

Closeup of cannabis plant with frosty green leaves and text: Top 10 Most-Read Articles: November

Federal Government’s Hemp Product Ban Leads CBT’s Top Stories in November

Cannabis Business Times’ interactive legislative map is another tool to help cultivators quickly navigate state cannabis laws and find news relevant to their markets.