National Cannabis News

Leafly  Indigenous-owned dispensaries are booming throughout the state. Here’s how tribes statewide are staking claim in New York’s next big industry. More than a year after the state legislature passed a legalization bill, New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) said it is on track to open roughly 20 dispensaries to kick off the adult-use […]

The Fresh Toast  Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the information on cannabis labels like THC vs. TAC? After all, there are a lot of acronyms, percentages, and ingestion methods to learn about, and finding the right product may seem tricky at first. The good news is that with a little Canna 101 education, you’ll […]

The Fresh Toast  By A Federal Court dismissed Nikki Fried’s Second Amendment lawsuit against the federal government seeking to allow medical marijuana patients to buy and own firearms. Fried is Florida’s agriculture and consumer services commissioner. US District Judge Allen Winsor wrote in the Friday ruling that “Florida’s medical marijuana users are ‘unlawful user[s] of . . . [a] controlled substance,’ […]

The Fresh Toast  The rise of inflation and increasing prices feels inescapable right now. From the grocery store to the news to politician’s speeches on the campaign trail, increased costs are currently embedded in everyone’s mind. For those who enjoy cannabis recreationally, or rely on its medical benefits, this talk of rising prices may have […]

The Fresh Toast  Studies show that the one-hour time difference inflicted upon us by Daylight Savings can result in triggering underlying health issues and cause an excess of tiredness afterwards. The following strains were chosen to help you either go to bed early the night before or clear your head in the days following. This […]

The Fresh Toast  This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission. Legalizing marijuana is one of the best things we can do to support public health. There have been several studies conducted across the United States supporting its many public health benefits. Still, some are worried that the legalization of marijuana […]

The Fresh Toast  New York State is edging closer and closer to a functioning cannabis legal market. According to new intel, dispensary applications may be approved within two weeks, fulfilling the organization’s wish to have dispensaries operating by the end of the year. The news was shared on Twitter by Ashley Southall, a reporter for […]

The Fresh Toast  Consumers’ decisions regarding whether to purchase cannabis products from the legal market or the unregulated market are influenced primarily by price and convenience, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Canadian researchers surveyed a cohort of more than 11,000 marijuana consumers in the United States and Canada. Respondents said […]

The Fresh Toast  Legal Or Illicit Market? Here’s What Determines Where Consumers Get Their Weed Researchers surveyed a cohort of more than 11,000 marijuana consumers in the US and Canada. The post Legal Or Illicit Market? Here’s What Determines Where Consumers Get Their Weed appeared first on The Fresh Toast. Read More

Leafly  Testing cannabis products is essential for consumer safety—it ensures that cannabis consumers can buy products that have been approved by a licensed lab and are safe for consumption. One of the main benefits of cannabis legalization is that a state or nation will set up an agency to regulate the quality of cannabis products […]

The Fresh Toast  By With five states determining adult use legislation this November, another Green Wave could soon sweep the United States. The potential wave brings ample business opportunities, legal cannabis sales and the end to cannabis criminalization in legalized jurisdictions. These are the states with cannabis legalization on the ballot this year. Photo by […]

Leafly  The deal will pass Cresco Labs and Columbia Care assets in New York and Illinois to the mogul formerly known as Puffy. The new, unnamed company will be America’s first Black-owned and operated multi-state cannabis pipeline. Hip-Hop and business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is taking over wholesale and retail cannabis operations in three major […]