Illinois Officials Approve More Dispensaries To Sell Medical Marijuana As Part Of The ‘Biggest Expansion’ Of The State’s Market In A Decade
Illinois officials approve 37 adult-use dispensaries to sell medical cannabis in the state's largest market expansion in…
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California Marijuana Businesses Should Act Now To Comply With New Packaging Rules That Don’t Take Effect Until 2028 (Op-Ed)
California brands must prepare for AB 2249 packaging rules ahead of the 2028 deadline. Avoid stranded inventory by audit…
Read more →Trump medical marijuana rescheduling order survives initial challenge
Initial legal challenge to federal marijuana rescheduling survives, keeping the process moving forward while broader lit…
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Wisconsin Is Ready To Legalize Marijuana Next Year Under Democratic Or GOP Control, Congressman Says
Wisconsin could legalize marijuana next year under either party, according to Rep. Mark Pocan, signaling major expansion…
Read more →Court allows cannabis rescheduling to proceed (Newsletter: September 10, 2026)
Court allows cannabis rescheduling to move forward, MA hits $10B in sales, and feds issue travel warnings. Read the busi…
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Report: Federal Hemp Ban Could Force 68.1% of U.S. Hemp Businesses to Fold
Whitney Economics report reveals a federal intoxicating hemp ban could force 68.1% of U.S. hemp businesses to close, imp…
Read more →Missouri moves intoxicating hemp into regulated market Nov. 12
Missouri restricts intoxicating hemp over 0.4mg THC to licensed dispensaries starting November 12, impacting retail inve…
Read more →Campaign to criminalize Massachusetts cannabis sales heavily outspending opposition
National anti-marijuana groups are heavily outspending opposition in a push to dismantle the $1.65B Massachusetts cannab…
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Federal Court Lets Trump Move Ahead With Marijuana Rescheduling, Rejecting Pharma Company And Drug Testing Industry Request To Block It
Federal appeals court rejects bid to block cannabis rescheduling, allowing the regulatory reform process to continue ami…
Read more →Mike Tyson Thanks Trump For Releasing Federal Marijuana Prisoners, Saying He Hopes More Will Soon Be Freed
Mike Tyson thanks Trump for federal marijuana prisoner releases, urging broader cannabis clemency for nonviolent offende…
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Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Raises Money From Marijuana Industry While Pledging To Cut New Wholesale Tax
Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate courts cannabis industry funds by pledging to cut wholesale taxes, contrasting with…
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Georgia Medical Cannabis Patients Can Now Vape—But Not Smoke—Marijuana
Georgia medical cannabis dispensaries can now sell flower, but state law permits vaporization only—smoking remains stric…
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Addressing Cannabis Safety Issues Is A Strength, Not A Weakness, For The Legalization Movement (Op-Ed)
Addressing cannabis safety issues proactively protects legal access, builds consumer trust, and strengthens the industry…
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Vermont Lt. Gov. Facing $5,000 Fine for Unlicensed Cannabis Grow Site
Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers faces a $5,000 fine for an unlicensed grow site, highlighting strict state compliance enfo…
Read more →State Department Warns Americans Against Traveling Internationally With Marijuana Or CBD Products
U.S. State Department warns against international travel with cannabis or CBD. What dispensaries and brands need to know…
Read more →New federal cannabis banking report published (Newsletter: September 9, 2026)
New federal cannabis banking report published alongside updates on congressional drug policy, state arrest rates, and he…
Read more →In These Six States, More Than Half Of All Drug Arrests Were For Marijuana
New FBI data analysis shows cannabis accounts for over half of all drug arrests in six prohibition states, highlighting …
Read more →Congress Should Regulate THC Products, Businessman In Both The Marijuana And Hemp Industries Says (Op-Ed)
Industry executive calls on Congress to federally regulate all THC products, urging collaboration between marijuana and …
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Cannabis legislation is evolving rapidly at both the state and federal level. From rescheduling debates and SAFE Banking Act updates to state-by-state adult-use and medical program expansions, legislative changes directly affect how dispensaries operate, how brands market their products, and what compliance requirements apply to cannabis packaging and labeling. Staying ahead of policy shifts is essential for any cannabis business — new laws can open new markets overnight or require costly operational changes with little notice.
This section covers cannabis bills moving through Congress, DEA and FDA regulatory actions, state ballot initiatives, local ordinances affecting dispensary licensing, and international cannabis policy that signals where the industry is headed. Whether you're a dispensary owner evaluating expansion into a new state or a brand manager planning compliant packaging, understanding the legislative landscape is the foundation of a sound cannabis business strategy.
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