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June 6, 2026
Under threat of shutdown, Carpinteria pot growers rush to install new odor-control technology
The deadline for compliance was this March 18, and the board turned down all requests for extensions. At the time, fully half of the 22 cannabis growers in the valley, a Mecca for the indoor industry, were operating with no odor control systems
Author:
Melinda Burns
Source:
Santa Barbara News-Press
June 4, 2026
THC-infused drinks are headed to Logan’s Roadhouse locations across Texas
In a state where marijuana possession can still lead to criminal charges, Texans will soon be able to order a THC-infused cocktail alongside a steak dinner at a major restaurant chain.
Author:
Crystal Huggins
Source:
My Plainview
June 4, 2026
Alabama: Following Years of Delays, Patients Can Finally Access Authorized Medical Cannabis Products
State-licensed sales began today, more than five years after lawmakers enacted legislation regulating the medical marijuana market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Cannabis industry, citing low profits, opposes move to set mandatory wages
ALBANY - Multiple New York cannabis organizations are waging fierce opposition to last-minute legislation introduced this week at the state Capitol
Author:
Brendan J. Lyons
Source:
Times Union
June 3, 2026
Kentucky: Governor Issues Executive Order Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear took executive action yesterday significantly expanding medical cannabis access for eligible patients.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Legislation Signed Into Law Bypassing Local Approval of Cannabis
The League submitted a letter to the Governor asking for a conditional veto of S-4297, which allows the three remaining medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey to apply to the State for Class 5 retail licenses without first obtaining local approval.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NJ State League of Mun.
June 2, 2026
Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk
State lawmakers have approved criminal justice reform legislation (HB 239) that includes provisions providing a pathway for those with low-level marijuana possession
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 2, 2026
Hazy Outlook as Feds Embrace Medical Marijuana
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for medical cannabis will help medical marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to claim some federal tax benefits.
Author:
Amanda Watford
Source:
Colorado Newsline
June 2, 2026
Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead
Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Republican trifecta decided to add a felony penalty for certain cannabis activities instead.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 1, 2026
5 ‘Aggrieved Persons’ Sue Trump, DOJ Over Cannabis Rescheduling Order
The third and final legal challenge to the Trump administration’s Schedule III cannabis order was filed May 28 – the final day of a 30-day window from the order’s publication in the Federal Register.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 6, 2026
Under threat of shutdown, Carpinteria pot growers rush to install new odor-control technology
The deadline for compliance was this March 18, and the board turned down all requests for extensions. At the time, fully half of the 22 cannabis growers in the valley, a Mecca for the indoor industry, were operating with no odor control systems
Author:
Melinda Burns
Source:
Santa Barbara News-Press
June 4, 2026
THC-infused drinks are headed to Logan’s Roadhouse locations across Texas
In a state where marijuana possession can still lead to criminal charges, Texans will soon be able to order a THC-infused cocktail alongside a steak dinner at a major restaurant chain.
Author:
Crystal Huggins
Source:
My Plainview
June 4, 2026
Alabama: Following Years of Delays, Patients Can Finally Access Authorized Medical Cannabis Products
State-licensed sales began today, more than five years after lawmakers enacted legislation regulating the medical marijuana market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Cannabis industry, citing low profits, opposes move to set mandatory wages
ALBANY - Multiple New York cannabis organizations are waging fierce opposition to last-minute legislation introduced this week at the state Capitol
Author:
Brendan J. Lyons
Source:
Times Union
June 3, 2026
Kentucky: Governor Issues Executive Order Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear took executive action yesterday significantly expanding medical cannabis access for eligible patients.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Legislation Signed Into Law Bypassing Local Approval of Cannabis
The League submitted a letter to the Governor asking for a conditional veto of S-4297, which allows the three remaining medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey to apply to the State for Class 5 retail licenses without first obtaining local approval.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NJ State League of Mun.
June 2, 2026
Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk
State lawmakers have approved criminal justice reform legislation (HB 239) that includes provisions providing a pathway for those with low-level marijuana possession
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 2, 2026
Hazy Outlook as Feds Embrace Medical Marijuana
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for medical cannabis will help medical marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to claim some federal tax benefits.
Author:
Amanda Watford
Source:
Colorado Newsline
June 2, 2026
Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead
Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Republican trifecta decided to add a felony penalty for certain cannabis activities instead.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 1, 2026
5 ‘Aggrieved Persons’ Sue Trump, DOJ Over Cannabis Rescheduling Order
The third and final legal challenge to the Trump administration’s Schedule III cannabis order was filed May 28 – the final day of a 30-day window from the order’s publication in the Federal Register.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 6, 2026
Under threat of shutdown, Carpinteria pot growers rush to install new odor-control technology
The deadline for compliance was this March 18, and the board turned down all requests for extensions. At the time, fully half of the 22 cannabis growers in the valley, a Mecca for the indoor industry, were operating with no odor control systems
Author:
Melinda Burns
Source:
Santa Barbara News-Press
June 4, 2026
THC-infused drinks are headed to Logan’s Roadhouse locations across Texas
In a state where marijuana possession can still lead to criminal charges, Texans will soon be able to order a THC-infused cocktail alongside a steak dinner at a major restaurant chain.
Author:
Crystal Huggins
Source:
My Plainview
June 4, 2026
Alabama: Following Years of Delays, Patients Can Finally Access Authorized Medical Cannabis Products
State-licensed sales began today, more than five years after lawmakers enacted legislation regulating the medical marijuana market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Cannabis industry, citing low profits, opposes move to set mandatory wages
ALBANY - Multiple New York cannabis organizations are waging fierce opposition to last-minute legislation introduced this week at the state Capitol
Author:
Brendan J. Lyons
Source:
Times Union
June 3, 2026
Kentucky: Governor Issues Executive Order Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear took executive action yesterday significantly expanding medical cannabis access for eligible patients.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Legislation Signed Into Law Bypassing Local Approval of Cannabis
The League submitted a letter to the Governor asking for a conditional veto of S-4297, which allows the three remaining medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey to apply to the State for Class 5 retail licenses without first obtaining local approval.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NJ State League of Mun.
June 2, 2026
Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk
State lawmakers have approved criminal justice reform legislation (HB 239) that includes provisions providing a pathway for those with low-level marijuana possession
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 2, 2026
Hazy Outlook as Feds Embrace Medical Marijuana
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for medical cannabis will help medical marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to claim some federal tax benefits.
Author:
Amanda Watford
Source:
Colorado Newsline
June 2, 2026
Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead
Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Republican trifecta decided to add a felony penalty for certain cannabis activities instead.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 1, 2026
5 ‘Aggrieved Persons’ Sue Trump, DOJ Over Cannabis Rescheduling Order
The third and final legal challenge to the Trump administration’s Schedule III cannabis order was filed May 28 – the final day of a 30-day window from the order’s publication in the Federal Register.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 6, 2026
Under threat of shutdown, Carpinteria pot growers rush to install new odor-control technology
The deadline for compliance was this March 18, and the board turned down all requests for extensions. At the time, fully half of the 22 cannabis growers in the valley, a Mecca for the indoor industry, were operating with no odor control systems
Author:
Melinda Burns
Source:
Santa Barbara News-Press
June 4, 2026
THC-infused drinks are headed to Logan’s Roadhouse locations across Texas
In a state where marijuana possession can still lead to criminal charges, Texans will soon be able to order a THC-infused cocktail alongside a steak dinner at a major restaurant chain.
Author:
Crystal Huggins
Source:
My Plainview
June 4, 2026
Alabama: Following Years of Delays, Patients Can Finally Access Authorized Medical Cannabis Products
State-licensed sales began today, more than five years after lawmakers enacted legislation regulating the medical marijuana market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Cannabis industry, citing low profits, opposes move to set mandatory wages
ALBANY - Multiple New York cannabis organizations are waging fierce opposition to last-minute legislation introduced this week at the state Capitol
Author:
Brendan J. Lyons
Source:
Times Union
June 3, 2026
Kentucky: Governor Issues Executive Order Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear took executive action yesterday significantly expanding medical cannabis access for eligible patients.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Legislation Signed Into Law Bypassing Local Approval of Cannabis
The League submitted a letter to the Governor asking for a conditional veto of S-4297, which allows the three remaining medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey to apply to the State for Class 5 retail licenses without first obtaining local approval.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NJ State League of Mun.
June 2, 2026
Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk
State lawmakers have approved criminal justice reform legislation (HB 239) that includes provisions providing a pathway for those with low-level marijuana possession
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 2, 2026
Hazy Outlook as Feds Embrace Medical Marijuana
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for medical cannabis will help medical marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to claim some federal tax benefits.
Author:
Amanda Watford
Source:
Colorado Newsline
June 2, 2026
Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead
Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Republican trifecta decided to add a felony penalty for certain cannabis activities instead.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 1, 2026
5 ‘Aggrieved Persons’ Sue Trump, DOJ Over Cannabis Rescheduling Order
The third and final legal challenge to the Trump administration’s Schedule III cannabis order was filed May 28 – the final day of a 30-day window from the order’s publication in the Federal Register.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 6, 2026
Under threat of shutdown, Carpinteria pot growers rush to install new odor-control technology
The deadline for compliance was this March 18, and the board turned down all requests for extensions. At the time, fully half of the 22 cannabis growers in the valley, a Mecca for the indoor industry, were operating with no odor control systems
Author:
Melinda Burns
Source:
Santa Barbara News-Press
June 4, 2026
THC-infused drinks are headed to Logan’s Roadhouse locations across Texas
In a state where marijuana possession can still lead to criminal charges, Texans will soon be able to order a THC-infused cocktail alongside a steak dinner at a major restaurant chain.
Author:
Crystal Huggins
Source:
My Plainview
June 4, 2026
Alabama: Following Years of Delays, Patients Can Finally Access Authorized Medical Cannabis Products
State-licensed sales began today, more than five years after lawmakers enacted legislation regulating the medical marijuana market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Cannabis industry, citing low profits, opposes move to set mandatory wages
ALBANY - Multiple New York cannabis organizations are waging fierce opposition to last-minute legislation introduced this week at the state Capitol
Author:
Brendan J. Lyons
Source:
Times Union
June 3, 2026
Kentucky: Governor Issues Executive Order Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear took executive action yesterday significantly expanding medical cannabis access for eligible patients.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 3, 2026
Legislation Signed Into Law Bypassing Local Approval of Cannabis
The League submitted a letter to the Governor asking for a conditional veto of S-4297, which allows the three remaining medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey to apply to the State for Class 5 retail licenses without first obtaining local approval.
Author:
Staff
Source:
NJ State League of Mun.
June 2, 2026
Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk
State lawmakers have approved criminal justice reform legislation (HB 239) that includes provisions providing a pathway for those with low-level marijuana possession
Author:
Staff
Source:
NORML
June 2, 2026
Hazy Outlook as Feds Embrace Medical Marijuana
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for medical cannabis will help medical marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to claim some federal tax benefits.
Author:
Amanda Watford
Source:
Colorado Newsline
June 2, 2026
Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead
Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Republican trifecta decided to add a felony penalty for certain cannabis activities instead.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
June 1, 2026
5 ‘Aggrieved Persons’ Sue Trump, DOJ Over Cannabis Rescheduling Order
The third and final legal challenge to the Trump administration’s Schedule III cannabis order was filed May 28 – the final day of a 30-day window from the order’s publication in the Federal Register.
Author:
Tony Lange
Source:
Cannabis Business Times
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