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NECANN Rochester 2025: Shaping the Future of New York’s Cannabis Industry

As the cannabis industry rapidly evolves across the United States, New York State has quickly emerged as a critical player. With hundreds of dispensaries open state-wide and a plethora of quality cultivators, processors, and advocates, the Empire State’s cannabis landscape is more vibrant and dynamic than ever before. The New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN) is central to this transformation, having started in Boston and now extending its reach across the nation, with exhibitions taking place

2025 Solventless Cup Winners & Post Event Recap

The second annual Solventless Cup 2025 powered by AudioKush was a highly anticipated event in the New York State cannabis industry, bringing together both state-licensed and sovereign dispensaries and processors, knowledgeable staff, and consumers. Hosted in Buffalo, NY, the event showcased the best in solventless products, with attendees enjoying various entertainment from live music, workshops, on-site consumption, giveaways, and exploring creative brand activation displays. Scroll down for the full list of Solventless Cup winners! A

NY Governor Proposes Cannabis Odor as Reasonable Cause

The governor of New York wants to allow police to use cannabis odor as reasonable cause for a driver’s impairment. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent budget plan included provisions to eliminate the prohibition on allowing law officers to establish probable cause for car searches, drug testing, and arrests based only on the scent of cannabis. The ban on searches based on scent was a fundamental component of New York’s 2021 legalization statute. A clause in a

OCM Begins Accepting Applications For Minnesota’s Recreational Cannabis Businesses

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) began accepting applications for cannabis business licenses, eighteen months after the state legalized marijuana for adult use. This marks a significant milestone in the implementation of Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry, as businesses can now start the process of legally selling recreational cannabis products to consumers. “Getting licenses into the hands of business owners is our priority. We’re looking forward to working with applicants to take the

WWE Cannabis Policy – Michin Confirms Wrestlers Can Smoke Weed

In the past, WWE had a strict zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis use among its talent. Disciplinary action, including suspension and terminations, would be taken against any wrestler found to be using marijuana. Now, cannabis is confirmed to no longer be on WWE’s banned substance list, allowing wrestlers to use it for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Brief History Of WWE’s Stance On Cannabis Usage Arrests for marijuana-related offenses hampered the careers of several wrestlers. Notably,

Consumer Beware: Doordash Cannabis Delivery Includes Lab-Synthesized Cannabinoids

Doordash announced a partnership with Cann and will now deliver hemp-derived THC and CBD to customers’ doorsteps in a number of US states, including Ohio. While many news outlets reported this as a positive impact, some critics (including myself) have expressed concerns about the potential risks associated with delivering lab-synthesized cannabis products directly to consumers’ homes. Several news outlets misrepresented this move, promoting that Doordash cannabis delivery would deliver THC products to customers doorsteps. However,

Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Reach Over $242 Million in 2024

In 2024, recreational cannabis sales in Ohio reached over $242 million, marking a significant milestone for the state’s recreational cannabis industry, which began sales in just August of last year. This impressive figure demonstrates the strong demand for recreational cannabis in Ohio. Ohio currently has 124 dual-use dispensaries that offer both medicinal and recreational cannabis sales. As of December 28, 2024, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control calculated that 4,007,128 produced items

West Seneca Cannabis Delivery with Devil’s Lettuce Explore

Devil’s Lettuce has quickly become a favorite among cannabis enthusiasts in Western New York, known for their high-quality products and exceptional customer service. From dispensary to your doorstep, Devil’s Lettuce now offers West Seneca cannabis delivery with Lettuce Explore. With a wide selection of strains and products available for delivery, customers can conveniently order their favorite cannabis products from the comfort of their own home. Lettuce Explore ensures a seamless and efficient delivery process, making it

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Buffalo, Squish Into The New Year with Rosin Pressing & DnB Music

Join us this New Year’s Eve at Buffalo’s premier cannabis consumption lounge for an unforgettable experience! Squish Into The New Year at The Roaring 420s Lounge with a night of entertainment and networking featuring product showcases, rosin pressing, DJs, complimentary desserts, and more. Squish Into The New Year Will Feature A Range Of Entertainment Indulge in the luxurious ambiance of the multi-level consumption lounge as you ring in the New Year with friends and fellow

3 Cannabis Seed Giants Merge To Go Public In U.S.

Leading cannabis seed breeder Barney’s Farm Genetics, renowned for its distinctive and award-winning strains, recently announced plans to merge with Sensi Seeds and ILGM. “Once combined, we’ll be able to offer growers the most unique, elevated, and sought-after cannabis genetics on the market,” asserts Derry Brett, founder of Barney’s Farm and the newly formed group’s CEO. The merger of Barney’s Farm Genetics, Sensi Seeds, and ILGM marks a significant milestone in the cannabis industry. With

First Legal NY State Licensed Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls finally gets its first NY state-licensed recreational cannabis dispensary, Upstate Exotics. Located at 9200 Niagara Falls Blvd, Upstate Exotics now opens the New York State recreational cannabis market for the Niagara region. With its convenient location near the falls, Upstate Exotics is sure to attract locals and tourists alike looking to experience legal cannabis in New York. Whether visitors are looking to relax and enjoy the sights of the falls or simply unwind

New Florida Poll Shows Support For Cannabis Legalization

A statewide poll of Florida has been conducted by news agency Fox in which 66% of participants have indicated support for the legalization of cannabis for adult recreational use. The majority of the 1,000 surveyed indicated support of the constitutional amendment appearing on the 2024 ballot that could legalize cannabis for adults ages 21 and over. Source: Fox News Official Polls When the results of this study are broken down by political affiliation, 57% of Republicans,