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Minnesota’s Cannabis Social Equity Program: A Broken Promise Leaving Marginalized Applicants Behind
Opinion
Minnesota has embarked on a journey to legalize and regulate cannabis, aiming to rectify past injustices and promote inclusivity through social equity initiatives. However, the implementat...

Texas’ Attempt to Ban Hemp-Derived THC: A Shortsighted Move That Hurts Small Businesses
Texas is at it again. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has made it clear that banning hemp-derived THC is a top priority for 2025—because, apparently, Texas lawmakers haven’t learned from the disastrous co...

South Carolina’s Hemp Hysteria: When Regulation Goes Up in Smoke
South Carolina, bless its heart, has decided to wade into the world of hemp regulation with all the finesse of a catfish at a debutante ball. While the intention to ensure public safety is commenda...

Major MSOs Entering the Hemp Market: Legitimizing the Industry and Uniting Cannabis & Hemp
The hemp industry is experiencing a seismic shift. Multi-State Operators (MSOs) that traditionally focused on state-licensed cannabis are now diving into hemp-derived THC in a big way. Companies li...

Tennessee's Proposed Ban on THCA Flower: A Step Backward for the Industry and Consumers
he Tennessee legislature is considering a bill that would ban the sale of THCA flower products, raising concerns for hemp businesses, farmers, and consumers alike. While some lawmakers argue that r...

Missouri’s Hemp-THC Beverage Bill: A Positive Step, But Edibles Should Remain Accessible
Missouri’s legislature is making progress in regulating hemp-derived THC beverages, a move that brings clarity and consistency to the industry. At Nothing But Hemp, we support efforts to ensure con...

The Explosive Growth of the Intoxicating Hemp Market: What State Tax Data Reveals
The intoxicating hemp market in the U.S. is booming—but just how big is it? Unlike regulated medical and adult-use marijuana markets, which provide consistent monthly sales and tax revenue reports,...

The Three-Tier Cannabis Wholesaler System : Minnesota’s Big, Fat, Unnecessary Roadblock to Business Growth
Ah, the Three-Tier System—the regulatory equivalent of a traffic jam designed not to protect consumers, but to block out-of-state businesses from selling to Minnesota businesses while funneling mon...

Death by a Thousand Cuts: How the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Is Hurting the Hemp Industry
If there were a playbook for dismantling an industry that has brought health, innovation, and jobs to countless Minnesotans, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) must have studied it c...