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US Cannabis Industry Braces for Trump Administration

US Cannabis Industry Braces for Trump Administration

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 30, 2024 /

As 2024 Ends, Cannabis Advocates Reflect on a Year of Limited Progress and Lingering Questions Under Trump The year 2024 began with high hopes for cannabis reform in the United…

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Holliston Town Manager Takes on Cannabis Commission Role

Holliston Town Manager Takes on Cannabis Commission Role

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 24, 2024 /

Holliston Town Administrator to Lead Cannabis Control Commission Travis Ahern, the current Holliston Town Administrator, has agreed to step into the role of Executive Director of the Cannabis Control Commission…

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How Many Cannabis Shops Are in the Capital Region?

How Many Cannabis Shops Are in the Capital Region?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 18, 2024 /

New York’s Cannabis Industry Surges: Capital Region Now Home to 39 Recreational Dispensaries ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York’s cannabis market is flourishing, with the state’s Office of Cannabis Management…

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Cannabis, US 2024 Election, and Beyond: Roundtable Part II

Cannabis, US 2024 Election, and Beyond: Roundtable Part II

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 17, 2024 /

In October 2024, Harris Announced Her Plan for Cannabis: What Do Experts Think? Vice President Kamala Harris has long been a proponent of cannabis reform. In October 2024, she unveiled…

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Illinois Gov. Backs Bill to Regulate Hemp Like Cannabis

Illinois Gov. Backs Bill to Regulate Hemp Like Cannabis

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 16, 2024 /

Gov. JB Pritzker Supports Legislation to Ban Delta-8 THC and Other Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Licensed Dispensaries On December 13, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his full support for…

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German Official Approves Rules for Cannabis Sales Research Pilot

German Official Approves Rules for Cannabis Sales Research Pilot

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 12, 2024 /

Germany Takes Important Step Towards Expanding Cannabis Legalization with New Research-Focused Pilot Programs Berlin, Germany – Germany is moving forward with a new phase of its cannabis legalization process, as…

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Minnesota Skips Cannabis License Pre-Approvals After Lawsuits

Minnesota Skips Cannabis License Pre-Approvals After Lawsuits

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 12, 2024 /

Minnesota Cannabis Licensing Process Moves Forward After Court-Ordered Delay The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced its next actions in launching the state’s cannabis industry, following a significant…

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New Lawsuit Aims to Overturn Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Vote

New Lawsuit Aims to Overturn Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Vote

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 11, 2024 /

Nebraska Plaintiff Files New Lawsuit to Block Medical Cannabis Reforms In a continued legal battle over medical cannabis legalization in Nebraska, John Keuhn, a former Nebraska state senator and ex-member…

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Thousands in Kansas Hold Medical Cannabis Cards from Missouri

Thousands in Kansas Hold Medical Cannabis Cards from Missouri

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 10, 2024 /

Kansas Lawmakers Resist Medical Cannabis Legalization as Thousands Cross the Border As the conversation around medical marijuana legalization continues to unfold, Kansans are increasingly making the trek to neighboring Missouri…

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Differing Court Views on Medical Cannabis Protections Highlighted

Differing Court Views on Medical Cannabis Protections Highlighted

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 10, 2024 /

Federal Court Interpretations Highlight Divergence in Cannabis Policy as Biden Administration Moves Toward Rescheduling As the Biden administration progresses with its plan to reschedule marijuana, a new report from the…

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Hemp Industry Rejects Ohio Bill to Ban Intoxicating Products

Hemp Industry Rejects Ohio Bill to Ban Intoxicating Products

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 10, 2024 /

Ohio Hemp Industry Pushes Back Against Proposed Ban on Delta-8 THC Products In Ohio, workers in the hemp industry are raising their voices against a proposed bill that could severely…

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Canopy USA Finalizes Acreage Acquisition

Canopy USA Finalizes Acreage Acquisition

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 10, 2024 /

Canopy Growth is Growing Out its U.S. Cannabis Business Canopy Growth Corporation, a prominent player in the global cannabis industry, has taken a monumental step in its U.S. expansion strategy.…

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