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Five years ago, Congress used the farm bill to legalize hemp production, creating a booming industry but leaving gaping legal loopholes around interstate commerce and derivative cannabis products. Now, advocates in the cannabis industry and lawmakers are hoping to make things right in the next

Five years ago, Congress used the farm bill to legalize hemp production, creating a booming industry but leaving gaping legal loopholes around interstate commerce and derivative cannabis products. Now, advocates in the cannabis industry and lawmakers are hoping to make things right in the next

The United States is witnessing a boom in cannabis retail, which is expected to reach $31.8 billion in annual sales by the end of 2023. (Benzinga) Fueling this growth are cannatech companies that innovate and lead technological advancements within a highly competitive and regulated industry

The United States is witnessing a boom in cannabis retail, which is expected to reach $31.8 billion in annual sales by the end of 2023. (Benzinga) Fueling this growth are cannatech companies that innovate and lead technological advancements within a highly competitive and regulated industry

Multiple states in the West are seeing an increase in Chinese workers and funding at unlicensed cultivation operations. A few days before Christmas, a joint law enforcement task force found nearly 9,000 pounds of cannabis worth almost $15 million during a raid in a suburban neighborhood in Antioch

Multiple states in the West are seeing an increase in Chinese workers and funding at unlicensed cultivation operations. A few days before Christmas, a joint law enforcement task force found nearly 9,000 pounds of cannabis worth almost $15 million during a raid in a suburban neighborhood in Antioch

SANTA CRUZ - Police are looking for the thieves they believe are responsible for recently robbing two cannabis businesses in Santa Cruz. Surveillance video shows multiple cars drive up to a marijuana warehouse around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16 on Fair Avenue. Thieves in masks get out and begin

SANTA CRUZ - Police are looking for the thieves they believe are responsible for recently robbing two cannabis businesses in Santa Cruz. Surveillance video shows multiple cars drive up to a marijuana warehouse around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16 on Fair Avenue. Thieves in masks get out and begin

The Taliban on Saturday announced a ban on the cultivation of hemp, or cannabis, across Afghanistan. According to a decree by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the cultivation of cannabis is prohibited across the country. In case of a violation, the plantation will be destroyed and violators

LOUISVILLE - Medical marijuana is one step away from becoming legal in Kentucky. Stores like 502 Hemp have been at the forefront and advocating for medical marijuana legalization. "Thrilled, absolutely thrilled," Dee Dee Taylor said. "Now, we just need to get it passed in the house." Senate Bill 47

Michigan’s marijuana industry is facing growing pains as prices fall and supply increases. In January 2022, the average cost for an ounce of flower in Michigan was $152. In January 2023, the average fell to $80, creating what some call a consumers’ market. “When you go in you are now able to buy

There have been numerous complaints in recent years from both landlords and neighbours that tenants are smoking cannabis in their rental property. When neighbours start to complain, landlords are often caught in the middle. Is there really anything they can do to resolve the situation? The reality

It’s a gradual progression, but it seems Guam’s budding cannabis businesses may be inching closer to operating soon. The Cannabis Control Board shared in its meeting today that Greenland Farms Inc. became the first-ever applicant for a cannabis establishment license on the island. Dafne Shimizu is

Massachusetts-based Temescal Wellness, which owns three dispensaries in the state, recently announced that April 20 will be a paid company holiday. According to Temescal Wellness Director of Retail and Customer Engagement, Sian Leininger, this honors both cannabis culture as well as employees. “4/20

The Kentucky state Senate gave its bipartisan approval to a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The Kentucky Senate on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana after years of work by lawmakers and activists. The Senate approved the measure, Senate Bill 47, by a bipartisan vote of 26-11

As the cannabis legalization movement gains momentum across the United States, many are looking to President Joe Biden. He is to take decisive action and legalize cannabis at the federal level. In this thought-provoking article, we will discuss the easiest and quickest way for President Biden to

Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry. "No one wins in a price war," Charlie Bowman told analysts on a Friday call. Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war"

Mexico has the necessary experience, natural resources, and workforce to become one of the largest producers of cannabis in the region. Last week, a significant milestone occurred in the cannabis space: Mexico’s Department of Health, known as Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos

TULSA - The shelves at Preme Cannabis Company don't have the selection they used to. It's not that James Walker, owner of Preme Cannabis Co., hasn't wanted to buy the product, it's that he hasn't been allowed to since January. "Something has to be done. I mean, we can’t keep the doors open like this

Gummies and other products made from hemp were legalized and have become very popular. An attempt by Louisiana regulators to crack down on consumable hemp products – billed as legal THC by some of the thousands of retailers licensed to sell them – has run into swift pushback from the hemp industry