2025 Cannabis Legislative Roundup
Just when it was looking like another stagnant year for cannabis legal reform, 2025 closed with big news: a new definition of legal hemp that bans practically all... Read more.
Legalized Cannabis States Increase Tribal Compacts
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, where cannabis is still illegal, had a question for Attorney General Pam Bondi about how the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians... Read more.
Hemp Market Faces a Year of Uncertainty
Hemp producers and product manufacturers face a tough year ahead as they contemplate whether to keep their businesses going on high hopes. Industry advocates and... Read more.
Texas Awards 9 New Conditional Licenses
Multi-state operators Verano Holdings Corp. (VRNO), Trulieve (TCNNF) and PhamaCann are among the nine cannabis companies awarded conditional licenses during phase... Read more.
Ware Hause Operator Sues Over CO Licensing Warning
The owner and employees of two cannabis distribution businesses who voluntarily surrendered their licenses claim they should be allowed to engage in “business... Read more.
OK Issues Massive Recalls for Testing Irregularities
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has issued three product recalls this month involving thousands of products as it steps up lab testing enforcement. Meanwhile,... Read more.
Marijuana Banking Data Show Signs of Stabilization
Recently released fourth quarter 2024 marijuana-related Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) data show cannabis banking has started to stabilize, except in Illinois... Read more.
California Repeals Excise Tax Increase
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to roll back a 25% cannabis excise tax increase, giving the Golden State’s cannabis businesses some financial relief.... Read more.
Edible Brands Expands Hemp-THC Offerings Nationwide
Edible Brands, best known for its home-delivered fruit and candy arrangements, dives deeper into intoxicating hemp sales as it expands a pilot e-commerce program... Read more.
Texas Expands Its Medical Cannabis Program
Texas is accepting applications for dispensary organizations as it expands its low-THC Compassionate Use Program under a new law, while a third legislative effort... Read more.
