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Report: Trump White House insider pushed for hemp THC reprieve

The White House lobbied Congress to keep hemp THC products legal thanks to a pressure campaign led by Trump administration insiders, a New York Times report claimed Wednesday.

News August 5
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Georgia medical cannabis patient growth continues to surge

Georgia's medical cannabis patient registry posted its fastest growth in a decade after a new law eased access.

News August 5
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Virginia hemp THC operators sue to block ban as North Carolina hemp THC ban looms

A hemp THC ban may be coming to North Carolina after authorities in Virginia informed hemp THC merchants of new rules coming into effect later this month.

News August 4
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Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year

The state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023 but didn’t open retail sales until Aug. 1, 2025. Since then, it’s collected $8 million in sales tax.

News August 4
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Cannabis awards are going mainstream. But does a win mean a sales boost?

With state fairs handing out awards for top cannabis flower and extracts, there may be more cannabis awards than ever before. How can a brand best capitalize on a win?

News August 4
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Senate floats plan to save hemp THC but only for a month

A Senate spending bill would delay implementation of a federal hemp ban until Dec. 11.

News August 3
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Missouri cannabis retail workers ratify state’s second union contract

Key Cannabis won wage increases, bonuses and more paid time off, as well as more stable scheduling and stronger anti-harassment protections.

News August 3
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Alabama may opt out of federal marijuana rescheduling. What happens next?

Alabama's objection to federal marijuana rescheduling isn't a full opt-out – what's the impact on 280E and interstate commerce?

News August 3
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Largest strike in cannabis industry ends at MSO-owned Illinois cultivation operation

A work stoppage at a marijuana MSO's cultivation complex in Illinois ended this week, resolving what Teamsters officials said was the biggest-ever strike in cannabis industry history.

News July 31
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