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Virginia cannabis advocates push for changes to approved delta-8 bill

The Virginia Cannabis Association (VCA) wants the state's recently passed delta-8 THC bill to be amended because it…

News March 7
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Virginia lawmakers pass tough delta-8 THC restrictions

Virginia lawmakers approved tough new restrictions on products containing the controversial hemp-derived cannabinoid delta-8 THC.

News February 28
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Synthetic cannabinoid maker Nalu Bio raises $12 million

Nalu Bio, a producer of synthetic cannabinoids, said it raised $12 million in a Series A funding round…

News February 28
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West Virginia mulls ban on delta-8 THC products

Lawmakers in West Virginia are proposing a ban on products containing delta-8 THC.

News February 24
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Delta-8 brouhaha creates marijuana opportunity in next federal Farm Bill

There’s a growing push in Washington DC for lawmakers to consider marijuana reform during discussions about the next…

News February 21
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Arizona firm 1606 raises $20 million for hemp and CBD acquisitions

Phoenix-based hemp and CBD retail and distribution company 1606 Corp. raised up to $20 million through an equity…

News February 17
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Twitter’s ad move marks notable shift in US cannabis marketing

Twitter's new policy change permitting advertising and marketing by state-legal cannabis companies is a step forward for the…

News February 15
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THC-O is not hemp and is illegal under Farm Bill, DEA says

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers so-called "hemp-derived" "novel cannabinoids" that do not exist in the hemp plant…

News February 15
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Connecticut AG takes action against delta-8 THC sellers

Connecticut's attorney general is suing five store operators for allegedly selling products containing delta-8 THC.

News February 13
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Virginia lawmakers advance 2 marijuana bills in divided Legislature

Legislators in Virginia advanced two marijuana bills that would establish adult-use sales in 2024 and allow licensed businesses…

News January 31
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