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Lack of federal Farm Bill leaves states to deal with hemp-derived THC chaos

Hemp-derived THC remains both a billion-dollar opportunity ideal for small businesses and a guarantee of serious trouble for…

News May 15
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What cannabis pioneer Christine Apple learned while building her edibles business

When Grön founder Christine Apple got into the cannabis industry, it wasn’t a calculated move.

News May 13
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Judge won’t force Colorado cannabis regulator to halt alleged ‘inversion’

A Colorado judge has declined to impose new requirements on the state’s cannabis regulator to suss out illicit-market…

News May 6
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US hemp production grows 40% in 2024, reaching $445 million in value

U.S. hemp production surged in 2024, according to a recent report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…

News May 5
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Oklahoma gov seeks crackdown on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids

Oklahoma's governor is asking the leaders of five state agencies to work together to crack down on intoxicating…

News April 30
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Marijuana industry will add $123.6 billion to US economy this year

The total U.S. economic impact of regulated marijuana sales could top $123.6 billion in 2025, about 9% more…

News April 28
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Maryland governor approves marijuana consumption lounges but with no smoking

Maryland regulators will license up to 15 marijuana consumption lounges under legislation signed into law by Gov. Wes…

News April 25
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How will Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market shake out?

The adult-use cannabis market in Minnesota could end up mirroring the state’s celebrated craft beer scene.

News April 23
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Tennessee lawmakers redefine hemp, cannabinoids to ban THCA, delta-8 THC

Tennessee lawmakers approved sweeping changes to state law governing hemp and THC that effectively outlaw most hemp-derived products…

News April 21
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Rescheduling or descheduling marijuana: How would industry be impacted?

The possible reclassification of marijuana under the federal Controlled Substances Act is sparking debate about dismantling barriers to…

News April 21
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