6 States Pass Hemp Bills as Federal THC Ban Looms
Nov. 12 is fast approaching, and federal lawmakers and hemp industry supporters have been actively working to reverse the virtual hemp-THC ban. Meanwhile, a few... Read more.
Michigan Processor Accused of Tracking Violations
Michigan’s cannabis regulator has accused a processor of having more than 12,000 untagged or unidentifiable flower products at its Harrison Township facility,... Read more.
California Responds to DEA Registration Rules
With the 60-day clock ticking for medical cannabis businesses to register with the DEA, California has proposed emergency rules to allow licensees to hold separate... Read more.
13 States Improve Regulatory Transparency
Thirteen states have improved how they share licensed cannabis business data to the public in the last year, according to CRB Monitor’s 2026 Regulatory Data Transparency... Read more.
New York’s CAURD Licensees Fight for Survival
More than three years after the New York Office of Cannabis Management began approving social equity cannabis retail licenses, the businesses that have managed to... Read more.
Michigan Lab Accused of ‘Peak Shaving’
The Michigan cannabis regulator has accused a lab of “peak shaving,” a way of fudging test results that’s a problem occurring throughout the industry nationwide,... Read more.
Trump’s DOJ Issues New Rescheduling Order
The Trump Administration is blessing state medical marijuana licensing programs as part of a final order published by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Blanche... Read more.
Delinquent Licensing Fees Lead to New Fines in CO
Citing rising costs chasing down delinquent licensing fees, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division is imposing penalties and possible license revocation for... Read more.
Will Rescheduling Increase Cannabis Research?
When President Donald Trump signed an executive order in December to expedite marijuana rescheduling, he emphasized opening up research on therapeutic uses of cannabinoids,... Read more.
Slow Momentum for Cannabis Legalization in 2026
New cannabis legislation has started off slowly in 2026. While there could be some major developments at the federal level, states are looking like they’ll operate... Read more.
