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Trump’s drug czar says cannabis is a “bipartisan issue” (Newsletter:

GOP senator: Congress must “step up” on marijuana; Dem lawmaker talks Trump & cannabis; OH’s $3B in sales; Study: cannabis as tobacco substitute Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment…

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From VOLCANOs to VEAZY: How Storz & Bickel Shaped the

If you’ve ever passed a living room with a giant bag of vapor being passed around, you already know the legend of Storz & Bickel. The German engineering duo didn’t just build a better way to consume cannabis; they helped redefine the ritual. From the Volcano to today’s newest release, the VEAZY, S&B’s story blends…

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Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $3 Billion, New State Data Shows

Ohio medical and adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion, new data from the state Department of Commerce (DOC) shows. In an update published on Tuesday, DOC’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) reported $3,036,756,851 in cannabis purchases as of September 13. That includes about $2.2 billion worth of medical marijuana, which was legalized in…

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Minnesota: Retailers Begin Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Minnesota: Retailers Begin Adult-Use

Select retailers have begun selling cannabis products to adults, more than two years after lawmakers passed legislation regulating the adult-use marijuana market. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the first state-licensed, non-tribal operators opened their doors to those 21 and older. The initial licensees are existing medical cannabis operators. According to a press release issued Tuesday by…

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Legalizing Medical Marijuana Is Linked To Reduced Use Of Tobacco

There’s a “strong negative association” between tobacco use and legal medical marijuana sales, according to a new international study—indicating a “strong potential substitution effect” where people choose to use cannabis where it is allowed instead of smoking cigarettes. The study, based on data from 20 countries, also found that amphetamine use is “negatively associated” with…

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Senators push against federal hemp ban proposal (Newsletter: September 17,

MN legal marijuana sales launch; HI officials back cannabis rescheduling; MI lawmakers back marijuana tax hike; Patient advocacy op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig…

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The Fight For Cannabis Reform Must Focus On Medical Patients—Not

“Without medical cannabis at the center, federal reform loses both its moral compass and its political leverage for many.” By Cannabis Businesses & Professionals United for National Medical Cannabis It is clear that opposition to cannabis is on the rise—fueled by moral panic, misinformation and the “Big Marijuana” narrative. Without a strategic, well-funded counteroffensive, we…

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Hawaii Health Officials Push For Federal Marijuana Rescheduling As Trump

Hawaii health officials are affirming their support for federal marijuana rescheduling—a policy change that the Trump administration is actively considering. At the same time, a state lawmaker who sponsored a cannabis legalization bill in the most recent session says he’s actively gathering input on how to revise the legislation in the hopes it can pass…

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Verano Opening 82nd Florida Dispensary in Crystal River

[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2025 – Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multistate cannabis company, announced the opening of MÜV Crystal River on Sept. 19, elevating the company’s Florida retail footprint to 82 MÜV locations and 158 dispensaries nationwide. Located at 941 NE US Hwy 19, MÜV Crystal River will be open from 9…

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Minnesota Dispensaries Launch Adult-Use Sales Under State Program

Several Minnesota cannabis retailers will commence adult-use sales Sept. 16 and 17, marking 840 days since Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize a commercial marketplace for those 21 years and older.This marks the fourth-longest rollout of an adult-use cannabis program in the U.S.: Vermont took 1,741 days between legalization and launching a commercial retail…

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