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What’s changing in cannabis law: our editors’ articles, and announcements straight from regulators, courts, governments and companies.
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is reminding cannabinoid hemp retailers of the requirements for cannabinoid hemp beverage products sold in New York State.
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026 – The Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC) announced the publication of a voter guide for the 2026 midterm elections, detailing Texas House and Senate candidates’ positions on hemp policy and the future…
As you know, several changes in law are occurring or are scheduled to occur in the coming months that will require some adjustment for cannabis facilities licensed under Article XIV.
The Cannabis Policy Institute will welcome special guest, Chief of Staff at Jardín Las Vegas and General Counsel for Khalifa Kush, attorney Marc Hauser to the September 22 taping of High Marks: Dr. Robin Goldstein’s State Weed…
Adults looking for legal alcohol alternatives in 2026 can buy hemp-derived THC products, kratom, kava, kanna, and other modern botanicals online from HITT. But “alcohol alternative” is a shopping category, not a legal category.…
The German Hemp Association (DHV) has updated its organizational structure and transitioned from being a sole proprietorship to being a registered association. The restructuring is accompanied by the association adopting the new…
Galloway, N.J. — Rob Mejia has been at the forefront of New Jersey’s cannabis industry evolution from the onset. He has authored publications on the subject, presented at conferences and helped put Stockton on the map during an…
Anyone who has spent time exploring the hemp and cannabinoid space eventually notices a pattern. Newcomers tend to focus on price or packaging, while experienced consumers ask deeper questions. They want to understand how a…
AUSTIN, Texas — September 4, 2026 — A court hearing on the Temporary Injunction was scheduled after the denial of a Temporary Restraining Order in the Texas hemp businesses’ lawsuit against the Texas Department of State Health…
Connecticut marijuana regulators have issued new signage requirements for licensed dispensary facilities and hybrid retailers, including signs identifying an available pharmacist and informing customers that consultations are…
Tasmanian hemp growers are warning the state’s seed-for-food industry could be lost unless urgent action is taken to retain access to an essential weed-control treatment.
UPDATE: TRO Court Hearing Friday (Aug 28) on Texas Hemp Businesses Lawsuit Against Texas Department of State Health Services
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August 25, 2026 — The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has immediately suspended the hemp processor-handler license held by Loud Labs of Michigan LLC and issued a notice of intent to revoke the license following an…
AUSTIN, Texas — August 20, 2026 — Texas hemp businesses are suing the Texas Department of State Health Services, challenging a recent state agency attempt to unilaterally reclassify lawful hemp products as controlled substances…
Cincinnati, OH – This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) introduced bipartisan legislation that creates a safe and straightforward national framework to keep hemp-derived…
SACRAMENTO – California continues to strengthen every part of its strategy to combat the illicit drug marketplace. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state’s tax and fee department has seized more than $168 million in…
Albuquerque, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp…
U.S. Senate leaders have included provisions to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products in a key new spending bill.
7%). With strong government backing, this represents a timely diversification play away from diamond dependence into high-value, sustainable agriculture.
