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06/09/2026

H**p has become a major industry across the country, but a law set to take effect in November could see most hemp-based products banned. Now, the Trump administration is again urging Congress to act.

The Trump administration is yet again calling on Congress to ensure Americans can continue to access CBD products despite a looming ban.

06/03/2026

Rescheduling and Medicare have gotten all the attention lately, but a recent decision by the FDA is a bigger deal than people realize. Find out why now.

Medical ma*****na is legal in most states, but the FDA has yet to approve most therapies. A new THC drug for pain could be one of the first.

06/01/2026

As legal cannabis has matured, strain naming has evolved from underground shorthand into a full-scale branding strategy. Growers and brands are consistently competing for attention, and unforgettable, high-key ridiculous names have become part of the sell.

Many cannabis varieties tell you all you need to know but some w**d strain names are downright strange. Find out why now.

05/29/2026

Vapes have been under immense scrutiny since the EVALI crisis, but new research may lead people to rethink their stances on the products. Read more now.

A new cannabis vapes study out of California may make consumers and researchers dig deeper into the smoking vs va**ng debate.

05/27/2026

Extra, extra! GreenState editor Rachelle Gordon recently visited The Daily Green’s iconic newsstand-themed dispo in the heart of Times Square - and there’s definitely a story to tell. Get the full scoop now on GreenState.

05/27/2026

The European cannabis market is heating up - and the impact could reverberate around the globe for years to come.

A new report suggests the cannabis market in Europe is booming - and analysts wonder if the U.S. will ever catch up.

05/19/2026

The Grateful Dead wasn’t just a band - they were a counterculture revolution. Influencing music, art, fashion, and so many other creative lanes for six decades, the Dead continue to inspire generation after generation.

Discover more at the 60 Years of The Grateful Dead Retrospective happening through June 1st at The Chambers Project in Grass Valley, CA.

GreenState editor Rachelle Gordon checked out the gallery’s recent Glass is Dead event to learn more about the band’s cultural intersections, including a chat with Banjo about the Shakedown Street birthplace of glass art.

Check out the full story now at GreenState.com

05/08/2026

Drag icon Laganja Estranja, aka the Sativa Diva, has gone full circle, releasing a new w**d line just in time for Pride.

Self-proclaimed 'sativa diva' Langanja Estranja is debuting a new w**d strain, Her Bold Sativa Blend, just in time for Pride.

05/08/2026

The GreenState team had a wonderful time at the recent MD Marketplace event, presented by 🔥 We connected with a wide range of brands and service-providers, all there to help move the industry forward. Stay tuned for more from Maryland coming soon to GreenState.

05/06/2026

Cannabis advocates celebrated when the Trump administration moved to reschedule state-legal medical ma*****na. Many anticipated legal challenges, which arrived this week when a lawsuit seeking to block the change was filed in federal court.

A new lawsuit is challenging cannabis rescheduling, arguing the Trump administration overstepped its authority.