GOP senator would keep government shut to save hemp THC
Hemp’s biggest hero in Congress is willing to keep the federal government closed to keep hemp-derived THC products legal. That’s one of the pledges made by Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul – who’s already blocked efforts to recriminalize hemp this year – during a...
Most Missouri hemp THC products are illegal marijuana, trade group claims
Unregulated retailers in Missouri are selling illegal marijuana products while claiming they are federally legal “hemp,” a new report claims. Misleading labels allow shady sellers to dodge regulations like lab testing and avoid paying marijuana taxes, according to the...
Longest strike in U.S. cannabis industry ends but separate stoppage continues
What’s believed to be the longest labor stoppage in U.S. cannabis industry history ended earlier this month at a Pennsylvania medical cannabis dispensary. But in a separate development that could be a sign of more potential marijuana sector unrest to come, striking...
Marijuana MSOs settle $860 million lawsuit after failed boomtime acquisition
Marijuana multistate operators Vireo Growth Inc. and Verano Holdings Corp. have settled a potentially costly lawsuit that stemmed from a merger abandoned after cannabis stock prices crashed, the companies announced Wednesday. As part of the settlement, Minnesota-based...
Marijuana MSO sues DoorDash, Total Wine to halt hemp THC sales
Seeking a halt to the sale of “intoxicating cannabinoid products” masquerading as hemp, an affiliate of marijuana multistate operator Jushi Holdings sued DoorDash and Total Wine & More this week. In a complaint filed Oct. 27 in Virginia state court, Dalitso...
Convenience meets innovation in evolution of cannabis beverages
The cannabis beverage industry is moving beyond traditional ready-to-drink 12-ounce cans to new formats like shots, sticks of powdered drinks and sampler packs. The innovative new offerings are a hit with consumers and retailers – but they also reflect a broader shift...
Maine recalls cannabis vape carts after adverse health reaction
Maine cannabis regulators on Monday recalled vaporizer oil cartridges produced by NoCO Outdoor Cannabis after a consumer reported an adverse reaction. Testing of NorCO Outdoor’s Yani vape cartridges found that a batch of “Watermelon Chimera” contained...
MJBizCon 2025 to debut first virtual cannabis retail activation
Anyone attending MJBizCon 2025 has the chance to be a part of history. For the first time, attendees at the cannabis industry’s largest B2B conference and trade show will be able to place virtual orders at an onsite cannabis retail activation. ADVERTISEMENT Visitors...
How high-tech dab rigs are shaping the cannabis industry
Dabbing used to mean dangerous butane torches, messy sticky tools and overheated nails that scorched your throat before you could taste the cannabis concentrate. But today, thanks to Bluetooth-enabled “smart rigs” and other connected hardware that offer a sleek,...
Minnesota cannabis business licenses resold as regulators dawdle
Roughly 1,400 Minnesota cannabis businesses are waiting for final regulator approval to enter the market more than a month after the first non-tribal sale. In the meantime, the few cannabis licenses that are available are selling for seven figures, or 100 times the...
Hemp THC beverages targeted for crackdown in Missouri
Missouri’s new attorney general says she plans to crack down on popular hemp-derived THC beverages in the state. Catherine Hanaway, who was sworn in last month, pledged to “utilize all vested authority in this office to attack the problem head on,” her spokesperson...Featured
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