Minnesota’s new cannabis testing requirements are so onerous that intoxicating hemp edibles and beverage maker Steven Brown is moving his business to Wisconsin.
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Michigan cannabis operators go to court to block massive tax hike
Michigan marijuana industry members in Michigan are seeking a court order to block a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana that’s set to take effect on Jan. 1.
California cannabis czar announces departure
Nicole Elliott said she is leaving the Department of Cannabis Control, a position she’s held since 2022, to focus on other responsibilities.
September cannabis sales in New Mexico hit $44 million
September cannabis sales in New Mexico reached $44.3 million, with adult-use accounting for $34.2 billion of the total.
Most Missouri hemp THC products are illegal marijuana, trade group claims
Unregulated retailers are selling illegal, intoxicating marijuana products and calling them “hemp.”
Marijuana MSO sues DoorDash, Total Wine to halt hemp THC sales
Jushi Holdings is suing DoorDash and Total Wine alleging they are selling intoxicating hemp products that bypass state cannabis regulations.
Convenience meets innovation in evolution of cannabis beverages
Cannabis beverages are moving beyond traditional ready-to-drink can to innovative formats like shots and stick packs.
Maine recalls cannabis vape carts after adverse health reaction
Maine cannabis regulators recalled cannabis vape cartridges after a consumer reported an adverse reaction to the “watermelon chimera” strain.
Hemp THC beverages targeted for crackdown in Missouri
Missouri’s attorney general plans to crack down on unregulated hemp-derived THC beverages over safety concerns.
When will U.S. health insurance cover medical cannabis?
Medical marijuana patients may soon be able to get reimbursed for doctors’ visits, cannabis products and MMJ cards.
Hemp THC cafes thrive in Wisconsin as lawmakers debate marijuana legalization
A new wave of Wisconsin entrepreneurs is building businesses around hemp-derived THC products while state-level legal debates continue.
Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation begins but sales await
Medical marijuana has been legal in Kentucky throughout the year, and while patients are waiting to purchase it, progress is being made.












