$5.5 billion reprieve as Texas hemp THC ban fails
A special session of the Texas state Legislature ended on Wednesday night without lawmakers passing a blanket ban on hemp-derived THC products. The failure of Senate Bill 6, which would have outlawed all hemp products with any “detectable amount of any cannabinoid,”...
Massachusetts must rehire embattled cannabis czar as employee payouts soar
A year after her controversial firing, Massachusetts must rehire its ousted former top cannabis regulator, a court ruled this week. And former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Chair Shannon O’Brien is just the most prominent example of embattled former...
Branding rules: Vic Mensa to share marketing insights at MJBizCon
Vic Mensa did the reading. The Chicago-born-and-bred musician, entrepreneur, actor, and philanthropist did most everything successful executives do before he launched the Second City’s first Black-owned cannabis brand, 93 Boyz. ADVERTISEMENT Where did the name 93 Boyz...
Nebraska moves to ban cannabis flowers and edibles, limit business licenses
Nebraska medical cannabis patient advocates are up in arms after a state commission voted to severely restrict cannabis products that will be available as well as the number of cultivators and dispensaries allowed in the state. Regulations adopted by the Nebraska...
Chicago alderman won’t allow cannabis dispensary owned by ex-cops
A Chicago lawmaker won’t allow a cannabis store in his district because the ownership group includes 10 former police officers. Alderman Andre Vasquez said he supports marijuana retail in the 40th Ward but blocked the Kaneh Group’s proposal after residents...
On-tap THC-infused drinks redefine the bar experience
Move over, craft beer – there’s a new drink flowing from barroom taps. Hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, once limited to cans and bottles, are making their way onto tap lines in states like South Carolina, Wisconsin and Minnesota, offering a novel alternative to...
Vaporizers with CBD, THC now banned in Texas
Vaporizers containing THC, CBD, or any other cannabinoid derived from hemp are now banned in Texas. Senate Bill 2024 also bans many types of nicotine vapes, including e-cigarettes made in China, those marketed to children and any devices that look like toys or smart...
House Democrats introduce longshot federal marijuana legalization bill
A retiring House Democratic lawmaker reintroduced a bill that would legalize marijuana countrywide last week, but its chances of receiving a hearing are slim. U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York on Friday reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and...
Did California’s biggest marijuana cultivator fool state regulators?
California’s largest legal cannabis cultivator appears to have renewed dozens of state permits despite falling out of compliance with a labor-friendly licensing requirement, records show. Glass House Brands, which operates massive cultivation operations in Santa...
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Connecticut hemp operators sue state over Farm Bill dispute
Several Connecticut hemp farmers filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging state laws they say violate the 2018 Farm Bill by restricting hemp-derived THC products. A series of laws first passed in 2023 that reclassified many hemp products as marijuana has caused...Featured
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