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Hemp vs. Medical Cannabis: SD Sales Impacted, Businesses Warn

Hemp vs. Medical Cannabis: SD Sales Impacted, Businesses Warn

By / August 22, 2024 /

South Dakota Lawmakers Hear Concerns Over Synthetic THC Impact on Medical Cannabis Market South Dakota’s legislative oversight committee on medical marijuana delved into the challenges posed by synthetic THC products…

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Colorado Unveils Legal Psychedelic Mushroom Market Framework

Colorado Unveils Legal Psychedelic Mushroom Market Framework

By / August 22, 2024 /

Colorado Unveils Legal Framework for Psychedelic Mushroom Market, Avoids Traditional Dispensary Model Colorado has officially finalized the guidelines for its legal psychedelic mushroom market, marking a significant step in the…

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California Seizes $120M in Illegal Cannabis in 2023 Crackdown

California Seizes $120M in Illegal Cannabis in 2023 Crackdown

By / August 20, 2024 /

California’s UCETF Seizes Over $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis Since January LOS ANGELES—The Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) announced this month that it has seized over $120 million…

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California Hemp Conflict Highlights Long-Term Cannabis Issues

California Hemp Conflict Highlights Long-Term Cannabis Issues

By / August 19, 2024 /

The scene at Total Wine & More in Corte Madera, California, epitomizes a broader trend in the cannabis market across the United States. In one corner of the store, gummies…

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Ukraine Legalizes Medical Cannabis Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine Legalizes Medical Cannabis Amid Ongoing Conflict

By / August 16, 2024 /

Medical Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect in Ukraine As of Friday, medical cannabis legalization has officially taken effect in Ukraine, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to cannabis policy.…

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Colorado Testing Scandal: Cannabis Industry Faces New Complaints

Colorado Testing Scandal: Cannabis Industry Faces New Complaints

By / August 13, 2024 /

Lawsuit Filed Against Bonanza Cannabis Co. Colorado’s largest marijuana cultivator, Mammoth Management, has filed a lawsuit against Bonanza Cannabis Co., alleging serious violations related to product composition and consumer safety.…

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Cannabis Lobbyists Gear Up as Farm Bill and Rescheduling Loom

Cannabis Lobbyists Gear Up as Farm Bill and Rescheduling Loom

By / August 12, 2024 /

Hemp Industry Leaders Call Missouri Governor’s Order Banning THC Products an ‘Overreach’ Encouraged by the first tangible steps toward federal marijuana reform in a generation and faced with rising competition…

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Cannabis Dispensary Relieved as University Drops Legal Battle

Cannabis Dispensary Relieved as University Drops Legal Battle

By / August 6, 2024 /

Private University Drops Lawsuit Against Cannabis Dispensary In a significant turn of events, a private Jesuit university has decided to drop its lawsuit aimed at preventing the establishment of a…

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Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts

Minnesota Lawmakers Review Cannabis Expungement Provisions

By / August 6, 2024 /

Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts Supporters of Minnesota’s legislation to legalize recreational cannabis are facing an unexpected dilemma. While the goal was to provide opportunities…

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ACLU: Senate Social Media Bill May Harm Privacy, Drug Advocacy

ACLU: Senate Social Media Bill May Harm Privacy, Drug Advocacy

By / August 5, 2024 /

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Social Media Content for Minors Legislation passed last week by the U.S. Senate would set several restrictions on social media activity to protect the…

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Nebraska Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Cannabis Legalization Bills

Nebraska Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Cannabis Legalization Bills

By / August 5, 2024 /

Nebraska Holds Hearings on Two New Cannabis Legalization Bills Nebraska is on the brink of a significant policy shift as lawmakers held initial committee hearings on two newly filed marijuana…

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Slow Cannabis Recalls May Fail to Remove Contaminated Product

Slow Cannabis Recalls May Fail to Remove Contaminated Product

By / August 5, 2024 /

Most Cannabis Recalls Issued Too Late, Analysis Reveals A recent analysis has found that most marijuana recalls are issued too late to recover cannabis products potentially containing unhealthy levels of…

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