More Than One-Third of Minnesota Adults Could Qualify for Social Equity Status Under the Latest Rules Adjustment

More Than One-Third of Minnesota Adults Could Qualify for Social Equity Status Under the Latest Rules Adjustment

To right the wrongs of past marijuana law enforcement, particularly among the poor and people of color, Minnesota could be grinding its adult-use cannabis market launch to a contentious and unneces...
DEA Updates Definition of THC to Include THC-A

DEA Updates Definition of THC to Include THC-A

The change, which comes amidst a nationwide crackdown on intoxicating hemp derivatives, could potentially cripple the already battered and bruised hemp industry.It's been a very eventful Spring for...
New Poll Reveals a Majority of Texans Support Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis

New Poll Reveals a Majority of Texans Support Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis

The survey results represent a dramatic shift in voters' opinions concerning the politically polarizing issue in the Lone Star State.As the iconic saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas." From...
House Agriculture Committee Approves Amendment Banning Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives in Farm Bill

House Agriculture Committee Approves Amendment Banning Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives in Farm Bill

While including the controversial provision is disconcerting and potentially disastrous for the hemp industry, congressional insiders see it more as a symbolic gesture.The drama and, at times, embi...
Proposed Farm Bill Amendment Would Ban All Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives

Proposed Farm Bill Amendment Would Ban All Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives

If the proposed addendum survives the committee hearing process and somehow makes it to both chamber floors for a vote, it could spell disaster for the hemp industry.The divisive and damaging civil...
New Change to Minnesota’s Cannabis Legalization Statute Enables All Military Veterans to be Considered for Social Equity Status

New Change to Minnesota’s Cannabis Legalization Statute Enables All Military Veterans to be Considered for Social Equity Status

The change is part of a host of additions and alterations to the historic marijuana reform law in preparation for the projected Spring 2025 launch of the adult-use cannabis market.As Minnesota lawm...
New Jersey Legislature Considering Bill to Place Intoxicating Hemp Products Under the Regulatory Control of the State’s Marijuana Regulation System

New Jersey Legislature Considering Bill to Place Intoxicating Hemp Products Under the Regulatory Control of the State’s Marijuana Regulation System

Like many other states struggling to develop safety guidelines for the much-maligned hemp derivatives, some Garden State lawmakers want to use cannabis regulators to monitor the hemp sector.The iss...
The Number of Tribally-Owned Cannabis Businesses Increases by 25% Since the Beginning of 2023

The Number of Tribally-Owned Cannabis Businesses Increases by 25% Since the Beginning of 2023

The strong growth reflects a commitment by several native indigenous nations to expand their economies, affirm their sovereignty, and capture the first-to-market advantage in certain states.New and...
President Biden Makes Official Announcement Regarding the Rescheduling of Cannabis

President Biden Makes Official Announcement Regarding the Rescheduling of Cannabis

The President heralded the 'monumental' action as an overdue step in helping to reverse the 'historical inequities' caused by marijuana's classification as a Schedule 1 narcotic.The rescheduling of...