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Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: MJ Unpacked Returns to St. Louis (Sept. 3–5, 2025) The highly curated MJ Unpacked conference is heading back to the Union…
August 19- 26, 2025 – Cannabis & Tech Today Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 26, 2025 – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., announced the opening of a new Trulieve-branded dispensary in Cincinnati. Harvest Grows LLC will operate the Ohio dispensary under the Trulieve brand through a licensing agreement with the company.The dispensary will host a grand…
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Chicago Atlantic[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2025 – Chicago Atlantic announced the appointment of former FLUENT Cannabis CEO Robert Beasley as partner, head of restructuring. Beasley will be responsible for supporting the firm’s ongoing commitment to value creation and operational excellence across its portfolio.Beasley is an attorney, entrepreneur and business executive with a proven…
Former FLUENT CEO Joins Chicago Atlantic as Partner, Head of Read More »
The governor of Colorado is inviting people to attend a “listening session” about the state’s legal psychedelics program this week. Wednesday’s event, hosted by several state agencies, “is a great opportunity to share information, hear feedback, and answer questions about the state of the regulated natural medicine program in Colorado,” Gov. Jared Polis (D) said…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2025 – Sweed, the cannabis retail platform built for growth, unveiled its newest innovation: an AI-powered Customer Facing Display that redefines how dispensaries sell in-store. Think: self-checkout meets strategic upsell meets real-time co-shopping, all powered by one unified platform.Designed to turn static checkout moments into dynamic growth opportunities, Sweed’s…
Sweed Launches AI-Powered Customer Display That Turns Dispensary Checkouts Into Read More »
The leading Republican candidate in the race to become the next governor of Pennsylvania dodged a question about her stance on legalizing marijuana—saying she doesn’t have a “policy position” on the issue and arguing that the sitting governor’s proposal for reform “way, way overstated” potential revenue. In an interview with Fox 43 that was released…
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Anti-cannabis groups beg Trump not to reschedule (Newsletter: August 26, Read More »
It’s no secret that the cannabis industry has a plastic waste problem. Convenient cannabis consumption—like disposable vapes, edibles, beverages and individually packaged joints—all contribute to single-use plastic. For true green-loving eco-warriors, the most sustainable way to consume cannabis is with flower that’s grown using sustainable practices. However, this isn’t an option for everyone. Plus, if…
The All-Paper Smokebuddy Is a Greener Way to Blaze Read More »
As Oklahoma activists work to collect signatures for a 2026 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state, law enforcement leaders are raising concerns about cannabis. Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA)—which has partnered with more than 400 dispensaries and retailers across the state to carry their legalization ballot petitions—says recent anti-marijuana comments from…
Oklahoma Police Leaders Raise Alarm About Marijuana As Legalization Campaign Read More »
A coalition of anti-marijuana, law enforcement and religious groups are imploring President Donald Trump to oppose a cannabis rescheduling proposal that he says his administration will decide on within weeks. Led by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), the coalition sent a letter to the president on Monday, saying the organizations “strongly urge that you reject…
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