Minnesota Breaks New Ground With First Cannabis Event License: A Festival of Music, Culture, and Legal Marijuana
n a landmark move that blends music, culture, and the evolving cannabis industry, the state of Minnesota has officially awarded its first-ever marijuana event license—authorizing both on-site sales and consumption of cannabis products at a public festival.
Ohio, Maine, Pennsylvania: Three Snapshots Of Where U.S. Cannabis Policy Is Headed Next
From Columbus to Augusta to Harrisburg, the past two weeks have delivered a flurry of state-level cannabis moves that hint at the next chapter in U.S. marijuana policy. Here’s what just happened in Ohio, what prohibitionists are attempting in Maine, and why Mike Tyson suddenly became a headline in Pennsylvania—and what to watch for next.
Legalize Cannabis Exports”: How Colombia’s President Pressed Trump—And What Happened Next
In late October 2025, an unusual demand jumped from Latin American diplomacy straight into America’s cannabis debate: Colombian President Gustavo Petro publicly urged U.S. President Donald Trump to legalize cannabis—specifically, to allow exports of regulated Colombian cannabis to the United States. Petro framed the move as a step toward replacing prohibition with international regulation that could sap profits from criminal cartels and lift rural economies. Trump’s response, however, came in the language of sanctions, tariffs, and sharp rhetoric—not policy convergence.
Where to Find Cannabis-Infused Beverages in South Florida—and Whether They Actually Bring New Shoppers
South Florida’s beverage coolers are changing. Next to coconut water and craft seltzer, you’re seeing cans that promise a crisp buzz from hemp-derived THC (kept under the federal 0.3% Δ9-THC by dry weight limit).