Photo by wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened for its March 2025 meeting on Tuesday, March 25, approving more than 100 new adult-use cannabis licenses. Additionally, the board advanced several critical regulatory updates aimed at expanding access, ensuring safety, and supporting equity in the state’s emerging cannabis market. The meeting, led by … [Read more...] about New York Cannabis Control Board Approves Over 100 Licenses, Tackles Regulation
Cannabis news
The Trump Administration on Cannabis Legalization
Trump vocally supports rescheduling cannabis and the states’ right to vote but his administration leaves space for uncertainty. Photo credit: CNN. It’s 2025. Donald J. Trump was sworn into office on January 20 and the future is unpredictable. The fate of various social issues is in the hands of a new administration. LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, immigration, climate, … [Read more...] about The Trump Administration on Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis Businesses in LA Rally to Support Wildfire Relief
Image courtesy of Gelato Water Since January 7, California has been consumed by a series of catastrophic wildfires, driven by dry conditions and fierce winds. These blazes have left at least 29 people dead and displaced thousands, while more than 16,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed. The Palisades Fire alone has burned through over 23,000 acres, and the Eaton … [Read more...] about Cannabis Businesses in LA Rally to Support Wildfire Relief
New York Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Halted in Court Again
Image courtesy of LightFieldStudios In what feels like a never-ending saga, New York's adult-use cannabis licensing program has once again been halted by the courts. On Thursday, Dec. 14, State Supreme Court Justice Sharon Graf issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from processing thousands of pending business … [Read more...] about New York Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Halted in Court Again
Cannabis Legalization in Thailand is in Limbo
Photo by anankkml Less than three years after officials decriminalized cannabis in Thailand, the new government made a U-turn to the drug’s legality—putting it in limbo. Prior to the move to decriminalize the plant in 2022, Thailand put cannabis in Category 5 of the country’s Narcotic Act in 1979. This prohibited smoking, possessing, and selling cannabis. However, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Legalization in Thailand is in Limbo
