What Does The Federal Government’s Registration Of 900+ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Mean For Patients? (Op-Ed)
“For the first time, the federal government is recognizing and registering the medical cannabis dispensaries that patients fought to establish. This is a tremendous victory for patient access and an opportunity to build on 30 years of progress.” By Steph Sherer, Americans for Safe Access On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that the […]
More Alabama Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Set To Open This Week, Officials Announce
“We’ve also been doing some other educational work with the physicians…making sure that they’re comfortable with the patient registry and the different requirements under the law.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Two medical cannabis dispensaries are expected to open next week, bringing the total to five statewide, Alabama officials announced Thursday. Justin Aday, general counsel […]
Uncle Sam Just Signed Off on 900 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. Now Comes the Fine Print.
The feds have registered their first medical cannabis dispensaries, more than 900 across seven states. For the nearly 7,000 businesses still waiting, the DEA just drew a line: buy and sell only within the system, starting November 29. A License Isn’t a Registration The November 29 Deadline For the first time, the federal government has […]
Iowa GOP Governor Candidate Has Family Members Who Benefit From Medical Marijuana, But He Opposes ‘Full Legalization’
The Republican candidate running to be Iowa’s next governor says members of his own family benefit from the use of medical cannabis and he supports expanding access to it—but he opposes broader legalization of recreational marijuana. “I think my stance on on marijuana is very simple. I believe in plant-based medicines 100 percent,” Zach Lahn […]
High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Puerto Rico 2026: Farruko, Jon Z, Fab 5 Freddy
Ten years into its medical program, the island moves close to $200 million a year in legal cannabis sales. On December 5, it hosts its first High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in Old San Juan, with Farruko, Jon Z, Fab 5 Freddy and Cimafunk. Ask most people to name the biggest legal cannabis market in […]
High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Argentina 2026: All the Winners
From award-winning flower and concentrates to live glassblowing, a sold-out celebration in Buenos Aires marked two major milestones for High Times in Latin America. Here are all the winners. Argentina has its first High Times Cannabis Cup champions. On Friday, October 23, a sold-out crowd packed Güid Club in Olivos, just outside Buenos Aires, for […]
Brazil Has 1 Million Medical Cannabis Patients. Its Biggest Cannabis Fair Is Thinking Bigger
Brazil just passed one million medical cannabis patients. Latin America’s biggest cannabis fair lands in São Paulo November 20 to 22, and this year the conversation is about hemp, agriculture and industry, not just medicine. Brazil doesn’t have adult-use cannabis. It doesn’t even have a full domestic cultivation market yet. What it does have, as […]
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Cultivators Ask State Officials To Change Rules On Testing, Fees And Doctor Protections
“We ask the Commission to consider the time current operators will need to reach revenue, accounting for any necessary laboratory licensing or authorization and the issuance of manufacturer and dispensary licenses.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska’s four licensed medical cannabis cultivators are pushing for changes to testing, fees and legal protections for healthcare providers […]
Most Military Veterans Support Legalizing Marijuana For Recreational And Medical Use, Poll Shows
A strong majority of military veterans support legalizing marijuana and other cannabis-related reforms, according to a new survey conducted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). IAVA’s survey of 47o of its members found that 61 percent want to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes and 87 percent want to allow medical use. Nearly three out […]
Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Every Region Of The State, Governor Announces
The governor of Kentucky announced on Friday that medical marijuana dispensaries are now open across all 11 licensing regions of the state following the opening of Sunnyside Dispensary in Floyd County this week. “Kentuckians suffering from PTSD, cancer, terminal illnesses, sickle cell anemia and more deserve a safe, non-addictive option for relief, and medical cannabis […]