Every year, National Coffee Day rolls around like some kind of jittery caffeinated holiday mascot, waving a steaming mug in one hand and reminding us that we’re all just a little too dependent on roasted beans. There are discounts at Dunkin’, lines out the door at Starbucks, and a million people pretending their third iced latte is a “celebration” instead of a survival … [Read more...] about Wake, Bake, and Brew: Why Smoking Weed on National Coffee Day Matters
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Connecticut Breaks Monthly High for Recreational Cannabis Sales in August
Connecticut’s legal cannabis market recorded a new all-time high in August 2025, with total sales reaching $24,691,553, according to newly released data from the Department of Consumer Protection. Of that total, $18,800,291 stemmed from adult-use purchases, setting a fresh record since recreational sales began in January 2023. The remaining $5,891,262 came from medical … [Read more...] about Connecticut Breaks Monthly High for Recreational Cannabis Sales in August
New York Cannabis Retailers Launch Legal Challenge Over Revised School Proximity Rule
A coalition of twelve cannabis retail licensees and applicants in New York has filed suit in Albany’s Supreme Court, contesting a recently revised interpretation of school-proximity regulations by the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).Previously, the OCM measured the mandatory 500-foot buffer zone from a school’s front entrance. In July, the agency abruptly revised … [Read more...] about New York Cannabis Retailers Launch Legal Challenge Over Revised School Proximity Rule
Federal Agents Raid California’s Largest Licensed Cannabis Farm Amid Crackdown on Illegal Cultivation
Although illegal marijuana grows proliferate nationwide, recent federal enforcement has zeroed in on California’s largest licensed cannabis cultivator. On July 10, authorities executed an unprecedented raid on two Glass House Farms sites northwest of Los Angeles. The operation, one of the most significant of its kind since January, involved both immigration and … [Read more...] about Federal Agents Raid California’s Largest Licensed Cannabis Farm Amid Crackdown on Illegal Cultivation
Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Sales: Connecticut Authorities Target Vape and Smoke Shops
Connecticut officials are intensifying efforts to shut down unlicensed cannabis sales, focusing specifically on vape and smoke shops across the state that are skirting regulations by selling THC products without proper licenses.According to state authorities, recent investigations have revealed a growing number of retail locations illegally distributing cannabis or … [Read more...] about Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Sales: Connecticut Authorities Target Vape and Smoke Shops
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $58.18 Million in First Half of 2025
Rhode Island's cannabis market continues to gain momentum in 2025, with the state's Office of Cannabis Regulation reporting a total of $58.18 million in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales during the first six months of the year.Of this total, adult-use cannabis sales accounted for a significant $45.4 million, while medical marijuana purchases contributed $12.78 … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $58.18 Million in First Half of 2025
New York Sees Surge in Adult Cannabis Use, Igniting Statewide Debate
Adult-use cannabis consumption in New York has reached unprecedented levels, prompting both celebration and concern among policymakers, health professionals, and industry stakeholders. The surge, documented in recent state health reports, signals a pivotal moment in the evolution of New York’s cannabis market just a few years after legalization.According to new data released by … [Read more...] about New York Sees Surge in Adult Cannabis Use, Igniting Statewide Debate
Senator Blames Budget Constraints and Global Conflicts for Delays in Federal Cannabis Reform
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), a lead sponsor of federal cannabis banking legislation, has attributed ongoing delays in marijuana reform to broader national concerns, including federal budget negotiations and the ongoing war in Ukraine.Speaking candidly about the state of cannabis legislation, Merkley highlighted that despite bipartisan interest in reforming marijuana … [Read more...] about Senator Blames Budget Constraints and Global Conflicts for Delays in Federal Cannabis Reform
