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Federal hemp THC rescue possible after midterm elections – but with new rules

A rescue plan for hemp cannabinoid products is likely to emerge after the midterm elections, according to Capitol…

News October 28
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Why dealmakers call MJBizCon ‘THE conference’

Roz McCarthy spent the last day of MJBizCon 2021 walking the show floor armed with business cards, a…

News October 27
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Rhode Island hemp firms can quarantine inventory ahead of federal THC ban

Rhode Island hemp businesses can quarantine intoxicating inventory rather than destroy it, keeping options open if federal rules…

News October 27
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Nevada latest mature cannabis market to consider tax increase

Diminishing cannabis tax revenue in Nevada is leading lawmakers to ponder tweaks in the cannabis tax, including an…

News October 27
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California social equity cannabis licenses top nonequity active rates

A review of 1,653 California retail licenses finds 81% of social equity holders are active versus 76% for…

News October 26
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Marijuana MSO sues Ohio town, claiming local fees were ‘extortion’

Pierce Township's attempt to collect 4.5% of cannabis retailers' annual gross as a condition of being allowed to…

News October 26
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Texas hemp groups sue over rule counting THCA as delta-9 THC

A hemp group and manufacturer oppose rules that count THCA against the legal THC limit and add tougher…

News October 23
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Oklahoma medical marijuana czar quits as $600 million industry future uncertain

Oklahoma's marijuana czar announced her departure this week, leaving a much-reduced industry in her wake - and unanswered…

News October 23
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How accessory sales reveal the future of cannabis retail

Cannabis retailers should start to think more like smoke shops in order to consistently attract customers and build…

News October 23
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