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Senate extends temporary lifeline for hemp THC – and sets up fight with cannabis industry

Hemp and alcohol advocates have limited time to convince Congress to keep the $28 billion hemp sector alive before a looming ban. And cannabis industry advocates have vowed to fight…

News August 10
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Why a Massachusetts town owes the cannabis industry $2 million

A Massachusetts city must pay three cannabis stores more than $2 million to repay money it misspent on road improvements and a police dog, among other things, a judge ruled.

News August 7
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New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events

Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.

News August 7
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Another Colorado cannabis cultivation operation shuts down after acquisition

The layoffs come days after Verdant, a cannabis investment and operations platform, acquired the Native Roots stores in a deal that closed July 31.

News August 6
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Report: Trump White House insider pushed for hemp THC reprieve

The White House lobbied Congress to keep hemp THC products legal thanks to a pressure campaign led by Trump administration insiders, a New York Times report claimed Wednesday.

News August 5
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Virginia hemp THC operators sue to block ban as North Carolina hemp THC ban looms

A hemp THC ban may be coming to North Carolina after authorities in Virginia informed hemp THC merchants of new rules coming into effect later this month.

News August 4
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Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year

The state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023 but didn’t open retail sales until Aug. 1, 2025. Since then, it’s collected $8 million in sales tax.

News August 4
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Cannabis awards are going mainstream. But does a win mean a sales boost?

With state fairs handing out awards for top cannabis flower and extracts, there may be more cannabis awards than ever before. How can a brand best capitalize on a win?

News August 4
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Senate floats plan to save hemp THC but only for a month

A Senate spending bill would delay implementation of a federal hemp ban until Dec. 11.

News August 3
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