Industry Events This past March, Spannabis celebrated its final year in Barcelona, a city known for its cannabis clubs and culture. In this highlight video, cannabis leaders share their thoughts on the conference-meets-music-festival, the current state of the industry, and what the future may hold. Published on June 3, 2025 This past March, Spannabis once…
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The Texas Senate has signed off on legislation that would impose a sweeping ban on most consumable hemp in the state, criminally outlawing products containing any detectable amount of THC as well as any other cannabinoid except CBD and CBG. Senators voted 20-9 to approve the bill, SB 5, on second reading on Wednesday as…
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott specifically called on state lawmakers to regulate hemp-derived products in his proclamation for a special session earlier this month, but the chief executive further explained his position on July 22. Abbott, who vetoed Senate Bill 3 last month in the regular session—legislation that aimed to implement a blanket ban on consumable hemp…
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Introduction: A Movement for Access and Dignity This Disability Pride Month, we recognize that in the fight to legalize cannabis, few voices have been as critical – or as underappreciated – as those of Americans with disabilities. For decades, patients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses have stood at the forefront of cannabis advocacy, transforming…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 24, 2025 – LEEF Brands Inc., a premier California and New York cannabis operator, announced a private placement offering of up to 4 million units of the company for C$0.25 per unit (the “offering price”) for gross proceeds of up to C$1 million.Each unit will consist of one common share and one common…
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Shopping for cannabis products has become increasingly convenient, with online dispensaries emerging as a trusted go-to for many consumers. These platforms offer a streamlined experience, allowing buyers to browse, compare, and purchase from the comfort of home. Whether looking for variety, ease of access, or transparent information, online cannabis retailers often deliver more consistency than…
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I’ll be honest — I’m not what most people would call “techy.” I’ve always been more of a community-minded problem solver than a programmer. But when I found myself managing the application for a cannabis infusion license in Illinois, with limited time, no budget, and sky-high stakes, I turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) out of…
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For decades, thanks to anti-money laundering laws and the fear of banking funds from illicit activity, cannabis operators have been on the radar of every financial institution compliance team in the United States. As each state has authorized the sale of cannabis, there is a process that has to happen to educate the financial institutions…
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Hunter S. Thompson would have had a field day with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s latest masterpiece of bureaucratic absurdity. In “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” Thompson satirized a police convention where cops discussed marijuana with the kind of breathless paranoia typically reserved for alien invasions. The fictional officers in Thompson’s drug-fueled fever dream seem…
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When I ask Eugene-based photographer Wind Home to describe his work in three words, he thinks for a few moments, lightheartedly agonizing over the task, then laughs. “Love. Love. Love,” he chuckles. “Like my mom always used to say.” With a carefree name like Wind — and hippie parents easy-going enough to name him that — it’s…
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