Illinois Sets New Monthly Cannabis Sales Record After Doubling Purchase Limits
Illinois cannabis sales hit a record $5 million in July following doubled purchase limits, signaling higher transaction …
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Missouri Proposes Changing Cannabis Facilities Rules
Missouri DHSS proposes cannabis rule changes clarifying facility ownership requirements and the impact of compliance vio…
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New Mexico Regulators Have Opened More Than 2 Dozen Cannabis and Hemp Industry Criminal Cases This Year
New Mexico regulators open over 2 dozen criminal cannabis cases in 2024, signaling increased compliance oversight for li…
Read more →New delay for federal marijuana rescheduling as flaws in process parsed
Federal marijuana rescheduling faces new delays as the DEA reviews procedural flaws, extending tax and regulatory uncert…
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Atlantic City Official Charged With Soliciting Bribes from Local Cannabis Business
Atlantic City official and cannabis board member charged with federal bribery. What this means for retail compliance and…
Read more →How to get a cannabis business permit in Virginia – and what regulators still need to sort out
Learn what to expect from Virginia's emerging billion-dollar adult-use cannabis market, permit requirements, and regulat…
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Alabama Health Officials Withdraw Objection to Rescheduling Medical Cannabis
Alabama health officials withdrew objections to federal cannabis rescheduling, signaling a shift in state regulatory att…
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House Passes Bill To Delay Hemp THC Product Ban, Sending It To Trump’s Desk
House passes bill to delay federal hemp THC product ban, sending legislation to the president's desk and giving lawmaker…
Read more →DEA’s list of cannabis questions for businesses seeking rescheduling protections (Newsletter: September 1, 2026)
DEA issues cannabis business questions for rescheduling protections amid state-level hemp debates and regulatory shifts.
Read more →House To Vote On Delaying Hemp THC Ban This Week, Giving Lawmakers More Time To Craft Regulations To Keep Products Legal
House votes this week on delaying the federal hemp THC ban, giving lawmakers more time to draft regulations for cannabin…
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Humboldt County Settles Lawsuit Challenging Cannabis Cultivation Fees
Humboldt County settles a federal lawsuit over cannabis cultivation penalties, agreeing to reform its unpermitted grow c…
Read more →Nearly 900 applicants compete for 77 Missouri marijuana licenses
Nearly 900 applicants vie for 77 Missouri marijuana microbusiness licenses under a newly overhauled and stricter state r…
Read more →DEA judge orders cannabis rescheduling transcript corrections (Newsletter: August 24, 2026)
DEA orders rescheduling transcript corrections amid state tax proposals, medical updates, and Texas hemp litigation impa…
Read more →Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement
A second major MSO sues New Jersey over mandatory labor peace agreements, challenging state cannabis licensing rules in …
Read more →Illinois may legalize outdoor cannabis cultivation in potential boost for craft growers
Illinois proposes legalizing outdoor cannabis cultivation, offering potential cost relief and supply growth for independ…
Read more →New Jersey cannabis regulators appeal loss to Curaleaf in labor fight
New Jersey cannabis regulators appeal a court loss to Curaleaf in a high-stakes labor dispute with national implications…
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The Cannabis Industry Should Join Us In Supporting Hemp Drink Regulation Over Prohibition, Alcohol Industry Lobbyist Says (Op-Ed)
Alcohol lobbyists urge cannabis businesses to back hemp drink regulation over prohibition to establish unified standards…
Read more →Massachusetts cannabis regulators catch THC potency inflation in recent sting
Mass. regulators found 20% of tested flower samples had inflated THC levels. Operators must vet lab partners to avoid co…
Read more →California county cuts cannabis taxes after short-lived automatic increase
San Luis Obispo County cuts gross receipts cannabis tax from 8% to 6%, offering financial relief to struggling local ope…
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Virginia Marijuana PSA Pulled Over ‘Concerns’ That Its Focus On Relaxation Didn’t Send ‘Clear Message’ About Impaired Driving Risks
Virginia pulls cannabis impaired driving ad after critics claim the PSA focused too heavily on relaxation benefits rathe…
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Rhode Island Opens New Cannabis Licensing Window After Residency Requirements Scrapped
Rhode Island reopens cannabis retail licensing after removing residency requirements, opening the market to out-of-state…
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Virginia Officials’ PSA On Impaired Driving Highlights Marijuana’s Relaxation-Enhancing Abilities
Virginia DMV pulls cannabis PSA after it inadvertently promotes the plant's relaxation benefits instead of discouraging …
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Connecticut Cannabis Cultivator Seeking to Sue State Over Losses Caused by Rule Changes
Connecticut cultivator Affinity Grow seeks to sue the state for $1M, citing financial losses from inconsistent DCP regul…
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White House pushes hemp THC product ban delay (Newsletter: August 6, 2026)
White House pushes to delay hemp THC product ban as North Carolina lawmakers postpone restrictive legislation, impacting…
Read more →Trump White House Drug Official Claims Marijuana Is Killing People, Calling It ‘The Number One Drug Of Addiction’
White House drug official labels marijuana as the top drug of addiction. Explore how this federal stance may impact cann…
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Marijuana Business Sues New Jersey Officials In Federal Court Over Labor Union Requirements
Verano Holdings sues New Jersey over mandatory labor peace agreements, challenging state regulatory authority in federal…
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Massachusetts Should Regulate Marijuana More Like Alcohol And Tobacco, Liquor Store Rep Says (Op-Ed)
MA liquor retailers call for cannabis regulations to mirror alcohol and tobacco standards, signaling potential legislati…
Read more →Alabama may opt out of federal marijuana rescheduling. What happens next?
Alabama's potential resistance to federal marijuana rescheduling creates tax and regulatory uncertainty for cannabis bus…
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FAA Considers New Marijuana Standards For Pilots And Air Traffic Controllers Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
The FAA is reviewing marijuana standards for pilots and air traffic controllers as federal rescheduling efforts continue…
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Utah Opening Applications for Second Medical Cannabis Pharmacy
Utah opens applications for its second independent medical cannabis pharmacy. Learn about the August 3-September 2 windo…
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