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Wisconsin's New Democratic Majority Says Legal Weed Is Coming
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Wisconsin's New Democratic Majority Says Legal Weed Is Coming

Wisconsin may be next for cannabis legalization after the results of the midterm elections.

Nov 6, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Blackleaf Drops Velvet Venom and Peaches in California's Rec Market
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Blackleaf Drops Velvet Venom and Peaches in California's Rec Market

Blackleaf launches Velvet Venom and Peaches flower in California's rec market. Find 3.5g and 7g jars at select dispensaries while supplies last.

Nov 5, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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State Hemp THC Bans Are Already Padding MSO’s Pockets With Revenue
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State Hemp THC Bans Are Already Padding MSO’s Pockets With Revenue

For years, the licensed cannabis industry has complained that hemp THC products were eating its lunch. Times may finally be changing.

Oct 30, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Kentucky Says Its Medical Marijuana Program Is Now 'Over Halfway' Built Out
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Kentucky Says Its Medical Marijuana Program Is Now 'Over Halfway' Built Out

While some states are still struggling to get a single patient served, Kentucky says it's well past the halfway point on building out its medical cann...

Oct 21, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Nebraska's Cannabis Growers May Wait Two More Years to Sell a Single Gram
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Nebraska's Cannabis Growers May Wait Two More Years to Sell a Single Gram

Nebraska's medical cannabis growers did everything the state asked. They won licenses, planted crops, and started growing. Now they've been told they ...

Oct 21, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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