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Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have legalized a licensed marketplace with a January 2027 dispensary sales launch.

20 May 2026

Hemp’s Next Market? CBD-Based Plastics Could Transform Demand

A new study shows CBD-based polymers’ potential in new applications, including a thermoplastic that could rival common petroleum-derived plastics widely used in single-use water bottles and other packaging.

20 May 2026

FundCanna Secures Up to $60 Million Senior Credit Facility to Expand Cannabis Funding Platform

Backed by global institutional investment firm, transaction marks rare institutional entry into unsecured cannabis lending as industry faces persistent capital shortage

19 May 2026

Global Cannabis Report From GCNC, Whitney Economics Examines How Pricing Compression Reshapes Emerging Markets

The report combines global pricing data and operator insight to help investors, regulators and suppliers better understand evolving market dynamics.

19 May 2026

Planet 13 Receives OMMU Approval for Florida BHO Extraction Facility

The cannabis company can now serve a full concentrate category under the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use’s approval.

19 May 2026

Former Federal Prosecutor, Former IRS Lawyer Warn Cannabis Industry About Jumping on DEA Registration Bandwagon

The takeaway? Consult with experienced lawyers and tax professionals and consider the risks, as the landscape continues to shift.

High Tide to Open New Canna Cabana in Toronto, Ontario

The opening brings High Tide's total store count to 222 Canna Cabana locations across Canada and 98 in the province of Ontario.

Death Row Records Cannabis Expands Into Nevada

The Las Vegas debut of the cannabis brand founded by Snoop Dogg coincides with rollout of new vapes, gummies, and infused pre-rolls set to expand into additional states.

FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VERTANICAL's VER-01, a First-in-Class Non-Opioid, Cannabis-Based Investigational Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

The company anticipates a first data read-out in 2027 and, subject to positive results, plans to submit a New Drug Application in 2028 for VER-01, an investigational standardized full-spectrum extract derived from the Cannabis sativa strain DKJ127 L. Its composition includes a defined mixture of cannabinoids, terpenes and other bioactive compounds.

DEA Says Red-Flag Question on Schedule III Application ‘Not Intended … as a Categorical Barrier’

The DEA says the Schedule III registration-form question asking cannabis businesses to admit to dealing in controlled substances without DEA authorization is designed ‘to support a complete and fair evaluation of each application,’ and ‘the broader registration process is designed to evaluate applicants based on their current ability to operate within the federal framework.’

15 May 2026

Longtime Colorado Cultivator Shuts Down, Reflects on Challenges of Plummeting Wholesale Prices

Tom Wilczynski built Smokey’s Cannabis Co. into a high-end growing powerhouse before the saturated market forced him out of business.

15 May 2026

Michigan Marijuana Tours Launches Behind-the-Scenes Cannabis Cultivation Experiences in Michigan

Michigan Marijuana Tours offers guided behind-the-scenes access to licensed cannabis cultivation facilities across Michigan.

CQC Concerns Add to Scrutiny of UK’s Private Medical Cannabis Sector

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Inspectors found breaches in care, governance, and oversight at a private medical cannabis clinic.

Aurora Granted Plant Breeders' Rights, Strengthening Leadership in Cannabis Science

The Canadian grant protects Aurora’s developed genetics bred through the company’s advanced research and breeding program.

CQC Concerns Add to Scrutiny of UK’s Private Medical Cannabis Sector

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Cannabis Compounds Linked to Improved Metabolic Health and Weight Loss

Cannabis Health News

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Off The Charts Cannabis Dispensary Expands Across California

The dispensary chain, led by CEO Norman Yousif, is opening new locations across the state

Verano Submits DEA Registration Applications for Schedule III

The multistate operator filed its applications, extended to state-licensed medical cannabis businesses, following the landmark federal rescheduling order.

Georgia Legalizes Medical Cannabis Vaping, Replaces Restrictive THC Cap

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation to bring the state’s prohibitive low-THC medical cannabis oil program into a more permissive structure for patients.

What the Apollo Deal Means for MJBizCon, the Cannabis Industry's Biggest Event

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Arcana Collective Expands EU Market Reach With Pure Sativa Distribution Partnership

The partnership provides EU cultivators and home growers access to the company’s premium genetics through an established seed bank platform.

12 May 2026

Minnesota’s Cannabis Industry Is Stuck Between Bold Vision and Operational Reality (Opinion)

The state’s adult-use marketplace remains unfinished and uneven, but it retains the ingredients for a highly successful future.

12 May 2026

Is This Award-Winning Grow Style Too Scary to Scale?