Florida Officials Bust 475 Stores for Illegally Marketing THC Products to Children

Florida Officials Bust 475 Stores for Illegally Marketing THC Products to Children

'Operation Kandy Krush,' a covert program run by the Florida agriculture department, uncovered the widespread practice in convenience stores, gas stations and other outlets across the state.Florida...
The Low-Dose THC Beverage Sector is Booming in Minnesota

The Low-Dose THC Beverage Sector is Booming in Minnesota

The 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' has become the epicenter of the rapidly growing market for the popular hemp-derived products.It's been quite the week for hemp and cannabis enthusiasts in Minnesota. On T...
Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura to Launch His Own Cannabis Brand

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura to Launch His Own Cannabis Brand

The former professional wrestler and Navy Seal says he wants to become the first prominent American politician to have a marijuana brand featuring his likeness and image.On Tuesday, Minnesota offic...
Hemp Could Help Fuel the Next Big Homebuilding Revolution

Hemp Could Help Fuel the Next Big Homebuilding Revolution

As temperatures soar during the hottest summer on record, architects and builders look to hemp to provide cleaner, less carbon-intensive building materials.Hemp could be the key to combatting clima...
MN Republicans Call for Special Session to Address ‘Glaring Issues’ with Cannabis Legalization Law

MN Republicans Call for Special Session to Address ‘Glaring Issues’ with Cannabis Legalization Law

GOP lawmakers cite the potentially damaging effects of certain unintended consequences by the new statute, which goes into effect on Tuesday.With just one day until a new law legalizing the possess...
Mastercard Enacts Ban on Debit Card Transactions for Buying Cannabis Products

Mastercard Enacts Ban on Debit Card Transactions for Buying Cannabis Products

The payment processing titan directed financial payment companies to end the practice of allowing U.S. customers to purchase legal marijuana items with its debit cards.Buying recreational cannabis ...
Maryland Hemp Businesses Suing Governor and State Agencies Over New Law Threatening CBD Market

Maryland Hemp Businesses Suing Governor and State Agencies Over New Law Threatening CBD Market

The lawsuit accuses the governor and state officials of effectively creating a virtual monopoly for licensed marijuana operators and potentially eliminating the CBD industry in Maryland.The well-in...
FL Atty. Gen. Given Extension to Argue For Exclusion of Cannabis Reform Initiative on 2024 Ballot

FL Atty. Gen. Given Extension to Argue For Exclusion of Cannabis Reform Initiative on 2024 Ballot

The state's Supreme Court granted the request despite protests from advocates for the marijuana legalization effort in Florida.The legal back and forth regarding a ballot initiative to legalize adu...
Minnesota Cities Are Adopting Temporary Bans on Cannabis Ahead of Legalization

Minnesota Cities Are Adopting Temporary Bans on Cannabis Ahead of Legalization

Local municipalities pass “puzzling” provisional laws banning marijuana sales until state regulatory guidelines are approved.With a new state law legalizing recreational adult-use cannabis set to g...