Mexico's ban on vapes could give drug cartels more revenue – Fortune

When a drug cartel came calling at a store selling vapes in northern Mexico, the owners knew they were powerless.The cartel abducted two employees, blindfolded them and demanded to speak with their bosses. The cartel said it was seizing the store, which would only be allowed to sell online outside the state.“They don’t come asking whether […]

House Dems, led by Juandalynn Givan, bristle at Democrat-sponsored… – 1819 News

MONTGOMERY — Thursday, on the floor of the Alabama State House, State Rep. Patrick Sellers (D-Pleasant Grove) stood firm in support of his legislation to protect children from the harmful effects of secondhand marijuana smoke even as members of his own party spoke against it. The bill passed the House with 77 in favor, two […]

Federal hemp ban threatens NC’s booming cannabis industry – The North State Journal

CBD, hemp and other cannabis-derived products sold across North Carolina could be outlawed nationwide in November, a move that would threaten a multibillion-dollar industry and disrupt hundreds of growers and thousands of workers in a state that ranks among the nation’s top producers.North Carolina ranks sixth nationally in the production of hemp-derived products, according to […]

Oklahoma authorities seize several thousand pounds of marijuana from unregistered dispensary raid – MyTexasDaily.com

MIAMI, Oklahoma — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents executed a search warrant at the Glass Emporium on January 29, 2026, for selling marijuana without a dispensary registration.Several thousand pounds of marijuana and related products were seized during the operation.The investigation is ongoing, and arrests are pending, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. The action […]

Alabama Lawmakers Debate Bill to Protect Children from Marijuana Smoke in Vehicles – WBMA

Now26°Sun35°Mon45°by Ashonti FordMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature is drawing both support and criticism as lawmakers debate how best to protect children from secondhand marijuana smoke.House Bill 72, sponsored by State Representative Patrick Sellers, would make it a misdemeanor to smoke marijuana in a vehicle when a child is present. […]

Facing possible budget deficit, West Linn weighs lifting marijuana dispensary ban – KATU

Now49°Sat60°Sun55°by Jennifer Singh, KATUWEST LINN, Ore. (KATU) — The City of West Linn is rethinking its ban on marijuana dispensaries within city limits.The discussion comes as West Linn Mayor Rory Bialostosky said the city is going into a potential budget deficit and lifting the ban could bring in thousands of dollars in additional revenue.West Linn […]