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wbjournal.com - Colin Young | State House News Service - Healey names new cannabis agency leaders
Healey names new cannabis agency leaders
Worcester Business Journal

Given the unique chance to reshape the Cannabis Control Commission, Gov. Maura Healey has tapped a former revenue commissioner who more recently has been steering the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to chair the new-look, downsized…

sevendaysvt.com - Sasha Goldstein - Cannabis Grower Faces Ban From Industry for Illegal Operation
Cannabis Grower Faces Ban From Industry for Illegal Operation
Seven Days

Vermont regulators plan to revoke the license of one of the state's most successful cannabis cultivators, alleging that the owners ran an off-the-books grow operation and, when confronted, lied about it and destroyed evidence. The owners of Forbins…

washingtonexaminer.com - Barnini Chakraborty - Spanberger vetoes marijuana market bill
Spanberger vetoes marijuana market bill
Washington Examiner

In issuing her veto, Spanberger said she remains open to a lawful cannabis sales system but contends Virginia has not yet built the oversight and enforcement mechanisms necessary to implement one safely. “I share the General Assembly's goal…

wusa9.com - Alexa Henry - Spanberger vetos bill that would establish a retail marketplace cannabis products
Spanberger vetos bill that would establish a retail marketplace cannabis products
wusa9.com

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger struck down several bills on Tuesday. One veto included House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, which would establish a retail marketplace for cannabis products without the timeline…

examinerlive.co.uk - Rahmah Ghazali - Cannabis farm discovered after 'suspicious' house fire on Sheffield street
Cannabis farm discovered after 'suspicious' house fire on Sheffield street
Yorkshire Live

A cannabis farm was discovered inside a Sheffield house after firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at the property. South Yorkshire Police received reports of suspicious circumstances at an address on City Road, in Manor at 6.17am on Tuesday…

pressherald.com - Scott Paida - Nirav Shah's record on cannabis, veterans should trouble Maine | Opinion
Nirav Shah's record on cannabis, veterans should trouble Maine | Opinion
Press Herald

Read all of our coverage of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the Maine Political Report in your inbox or text messages from politics editor Kirby Wilson. Kristi Shaw serves as vice-chair of the Medical…

newsanyway.com - News Team - Cannabis Markets in Legal States Are Collapsing Under Tax Burdens , The Black Market Is the Only Winner - News Anyway
Cannabis Markets in Legal States Are Collapsing Under Tax Burdens , The Black Market Is the Only Winner - News Anyway
Daily News Organization

The slow-motion collapse of state-regulated cannabis markets is one type of policy failure that does not generate national headlines because the underlying mechanism is too boring to fit into a fast-paced news cycle. One story is revealed by the…

sacurrent.com - Jaime Monzon - Inside the rise of Sherpa: A San Antonio cannabis story
Inside the rise of Sherpa: A San Antonio cannabis story
San Antonio Current

Sherpa's story began shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill changed the future of hemp in the United States and opened the door for what would eventually become one of the more recognizable San Antonio cannabis brands in the state's growing hemp…

sciencealert.com - Carly Cassella - Cannabis Linked to Lower Weight And Reduced Diabetes Risk in Mouse Study
Cannabis Linked to Lower Weight And Reduced Diabetes Risk in Mouse Study
ScienceAlert

After decades of stigma, researchers are studying cannabis and its compounds like never before. As regulations and restrictions ease in many parts of the world, including the US, this controversial plant and its ancient health claims are finally…

forbes.com - Louis Biscotti - Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Not A Trend, They're A Mainstay
Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Not A Trend, They're A Mainstay
Forbes

Non-alcoholic beverages are redefining how people socialize, relax, and prioritize wellness. The idea that consumers are simply drinking less misses the bigger story. Non-alcoholic beverages are no longer a niche alternative — they're…

nbcboston.com - Colin A. Young | State House News Service - Former revenue chief to lead reshaped Cannabis Control Commission
Former revenue chief to lead reshaped Cannabis Control Commission
NBC10 Boston

Given the unique chance to reshape the Cannabis Control Commission, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has tapped a former revenue commissioner who more recently has been steering the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to chair the…

nytimes.com - Jesse Newell - Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets 30 days in jail for violating probation, will miss OTAs
Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets 30 days in jail for violating probation, will miss OTAs
The New York Times

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been booked into jail after violating probation, according to Dallas County, Texas, online records. Rice, 26, was previously sentenced to five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a…

timeout.com - Mark Peikert - This popular weed festival is happening on the summer solstice this year, complete with DJ sets, samplings and more
This popular weed festival is happening on the summer solstice this year, complete with DJ sets, samplings and more
Time Out

News Celebrate the start of summer with MARY fest. One of New York's biggest cannabis lifestyle festivals is getting a seasonal makeover this year. MARY Fest, the annual event from MARY Magazine, has moved away from its traditional 4/20 timing and…

washingtonexaminer.com - Raymond Wiggins - Schedule III marijuana and the harm to the American family
Schedule III marijuana and the harm to the American family
Washington Examiner

Recently, our federal agencies, under the prompting of the Trump administration, moved marijuana products regulated by a state medical marijuana license, and FDA-approved products containing marijuana, from Schedule I to Schedule III of the…

rollingstone.com - Rolling Stone Culture Council - 13 Continuous Learning Strategies to Stay Sharp Without Burning Out
13 Continuous Learning Strategies to Stay Sharp Without Burning Out
Rolling Stone

From new technologies and shifting audience behaviors to changing business models and cultural trends, professionals today are expected to absorb more information than ever before. But constant learning can quickly become exhausting if it turns…

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