Maryland Mayor Forced Out of the Hemp Business by State’s New Cannabis Law

Maryland Mayor Forced Out of the Hemp Business by State’s New Cannabis Law

The measure has created a devastating ripple effect across the Maryland hemp industry, with the Mayor of Federalsburg among its latest victims.The perplexing and completely avoidable battle between...
Virginia Begins Aggressive Crackdown on ‘Hot Hemp’ and Delta-8 THC Products

Virginia Begins Aggressive Crackdown on ‘Hot Hemp’ and Delta-8 THC Products

A new law, which went into effect July 1, aims to restrict the proliferation of the predominantly misunderstood and enigmatic cannabinoids.It is not exactly a business-friendly environment for many...
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Outlines Its Priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Outlines Its Priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill

The lobbying group and 30 additional cannabis organizations submitted a list of nine goals for the House and Senate committees to consider for the bill's upcoming renewal.One of the most anticipate...
New York Judge Halts Licensing for Cannabis Dispensaries

New York Judge Halts Licensing for Cannabis Dispensaries

The judge issued a restraining order temporarily banning regulators from issuing licenses until a new lawsuit by a group of veterans is resolved.The issue of what constitutes “social equity” is com...
MN Governor Scolds Republican Lawmakers for Spreading Misinformation About New Cannabis Law

MN Governor Scolds Republican Lawmakers for Spreading Misinformation About New Cannabis Law

A week after GOP leaders sent letters asking for a special session to address their concerns, Gov. Walz chastises their actions during his weekly press briefing.Even though Minnesota's new law lega...
Influential Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker Promises to File Medical Marijuana Bill This Fall

Influential Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker Promises to File Medical Marijuana Bill This Fall

With Democratic leaders applying pressure to keep the Badger State from becoming an "Island of Prohibition," top Republican legislators vow to pass meaningful legislation this year.No one wants to ...
Minnesota’s First Cannabis Dispensary Experiences Overwhelming Response on First Day of Legalization

Minnesota’s First Cannabis Dispensary Experiences Overwhelming Response on First Day of Legalization

The Red Lake Nation Tribe opened the first retail marijuana shop in the state this past Tuesday, and the turnout was so large customers eventually had to be turned away.One week ago today, Minnesot...
Minnesota Authorities Raid Unlicensed Dispensary Selling Cannabis on Tribal Land

Minnesota Authorities Raid Unlicensed Dispensary Selling Cannabis on Tribal Land

The tobacco shop on the White Earth Native American Reservation was targeted after police received numerous complaints concerning the sale of marijuana at the store.It has been less than one week s...
Florida Officials Bust 475 Stores for Illegally Marketing THC Products to Children

Florida Officials Bust 475 Stores for Illegally Marketing THC Products to Children

'Operation Kandy Krush,' a covert program run by the Florida agriculture department, uncovered the widespread practice in convenience stores, gas stations and other outlets across the state.Florida...