Key Senator Says New Farm Bill May Not Pass Until 2024

Key Senator Says New Farm Bill May Not Pass Until 2024

Delays brought on by a search for the next Speaker of the House and a looming government shutdown could push approval of the vital spending measure to next year.With a little under seventy days lef...
Federal Legalization of Cannabis Could Severely Threaten State Markets Without Certain Protections

Federal Legalization of Cannabis Could Severely Threaten State Markets Without Certain Protections

A new report finds that small marijuana businesses and state-specific social equity programs could be put at risk by a rush to legalize cannabis at the federal level.With the recent recommendation ...
A Majority of Ohio Lawmakers Believe the Ballot Initiative to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Will Pass

A Majority of Ohio Lawmakers Believe the Ballot Initiative to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Will Pass

A new survey finds that most legislators from both parties think the reform measure will be approved by voters this coming Election Day.The contentious and polarizing battle over marijuana legaliza...
Scientists Discover New Compounds That Give Marijuana Strains Their Distinctive Aroma

Scientists Discover New Compounds That Give Marijuana Strains Their Distinctive Aroma

Debunking the idea that terpenes alone provide cannabis variations with their unique odor profile, researchers have found previously unknown elements responsible for marijuana’s distinct smell.Thro...
Mass Confusion and Turmoil Confront Missouri Cannabis Companies Amid Product Recall Concerns

Mass Confusion and Turmoil Confront Missouri Cannabis Companies Amid Product Recall Concerns

The state's billion-dollar marijuana market experienced a rollercoaster ride of emotions last week as health officials oscillated wildly on the status of thousands of recalled products.It has been ...
A New Publicly Funded Cannabis Facility is Raising Concerns in MN Recreational Market

A New Publicly Funded Cannabis Facility is Raising Concerns in MN Recreational Market

The project is drawing heavy criticism from industry stakeholders who view the state's decision as a betrayal of the social equity and small business commitments promised under the initial bill.The...
Missouri Cannabis Companies Sue Over “Stacking” of Local and County Taxes

Missouri Cannabis Companies Sue Over “Stacking” of Local and County Taxes

The businesses argue that the practice is illegal under the state's constitution and unfairly punishes consumers.The contentious issue of excessive taxation on recreational marijuana sales is now t...
Ohio State Senate President Promises Quick Repeal of Cannabis Legalization Initiative If It Passes

Ohio State Senate President Promises Quick Repeal of Cannabis Legalization Initiative If It Passes

Promising to reject the people's will, several Ohio Republican state lawmakers vow to revoke the voter-based measure if approved this coming Election Day.There are many unique attributes of the Ame...
North Carolina Native American Tribe Issues First Medical Cannabis Cards

North Carolina Native American Tribe Issues First Medical Cannabis Cards

After an arduous two-year process, the Easter Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) began distributing medicinal marijuana cards last week.Medical cannabis is now officially available in North Carolina. ...