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Ohio moves to restrict hemp THC and criminalize out-of-state marijuana
Ohio responded to the national ban on hemp THC by outlawing drinks after the end of 2026 and restricting other hemp THC products to licensed cannabis stores.
Marijuana MSO Curaleaf to exit hemp THC market ahead of federal ban
Curaleaf Holdings will exit the hemp THC sector ahead of next year’s federal ban, chairman and CEO Boris Jordan said.
New York marijuana chief ousted as inversion investigation implodes
New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Felicia Reid quit Monday amid the failure of a major investigation into cannabis inversion.
How cannabis brands win at advertising and marketing
Brands can win at cannabis marketing and advertising despite the many restrictions imposed on them.
California cannabis sales tumbled after tax hike, data shows
Sales tumbled after lawmakers hiked California cannabis taxes, recent data shows.
Marijuana flower power at the heart of industry success – and other MJBizCon takeaways
Here are five major takeaways from MJBizCon 2025 as heard by our editorial team.
Report: Hemp THC ban may be unenforceable
Hemp THC products will become illegal under federal law in November 2026 thanks to the spending bill President Donald Trump signed last month. What's still not known is which authorities will enforce the ban – or whether they’ll enforce the hemp ban at all, a new...
Nebraska Supreme Court hears argument to cancel medical marijuana legalization
A former state lawmaker believes Nebraska medical marijuana should never have happened.
How much should marijuana operators risk?
Cannabis operators are staring down a confusing policy landscape. To find profit, they’ll need to navigate it until it changes.
Curaleaf to enter Virginia marijuana market with purchase of competitor
In a deal that reflects cannabis industry excitement over Virginia, Curaleaf announced plans to enter the market with a $110 million purchase.
How cannabis operators are preparing for federal marijuana reform
Cannabis operators need more than marijuana rescheduling – and have to craft growth plans that they can execute without it.
