Michigan lawmakers debate 32% wholesale cannabis tax, pitched to fund roads, amid warnings it may drive consumers to the illicit market. When Michigan voters approved legal recreational marijuana in 2018, they did so with the
New York dispensaries secured a 2026 buffer zone delay after a legal fight over school distance rules threatened over 150 equity shops. In a state where cannabis legalization was sold as a step toward justice,
Thailand’s cannabis policy could stabilize under PM Anutin, offering hope for businesses amid past regulatory chaos. When Thailand decriminalized cannabis in 2022, it wasn’t just a bold policy shift — it was a shot across
An in-depth report on how cannabis regulations favor large firms and exclude social equity applicants through licensing, zoning, and tax policy. More than a decade into the era of legal cannabis, the rules governing the
As states like Arizona fund ibogaine studies and clergy embrace ayahuasca, psychedelics are becoming modern spiritual sacraments. No longer confined to the margins of counterculture or the sterilized corridors of clinical research, psychedelics are now
Carl Sagan’s “Mr. X” essay reveals his private cannabis use, offering insights into creativity, empathy, and the cosmic worldview that defined his public life. Carl Sagan’s name evokes a celestial authority in science communication. The
A federal judge ruled Florida’s petition law barring non-resident circulators unconstitutional, marking a key win for marijuana legalization advocates. In a state where voter-led constitutional amendments have long served as a check on legislative overreach,
Supreme Court pushes cannabis companies’ cert petition deadline to October 24, 2025, due to constitutional complexity and amicus preparation. On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court quietly granted a 60-day extension to a group
From South Dakota bans to Arizona dispensaries, hemp-THC products are reshaping the fight for regulated MMJ markets. The National Collision Between Hemp and Marijuana Across the country, hemp-derived THC products are testing the limits of
Appeals court says Second Amendment may protect Florida medical marijuana users from federal gun ban—case remanded for deeper review. On August 20, 2025, a notable three‑judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
NHTSA nominee vows to “double down” on marijuana‑impaired driving awareness—with new messaging, ONDCP partnership, and tech exploration. As the landscape of cannabis legalization intensifies across the United States, so too has concern over the safety
MJBizCon and Budist partner to launch MJBowl, a cannabis competition uniting California and New York through five judged product categories. In a move poised to shift how the cannabis industry celebrates excellence, MJBizDaily has announced