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Florida Governor Plans to Veto Bill Banning Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives in a Perplexing Twist to the Ongoing Civil War Between Hemp and Cannabis
According to political insiders, the governor's move is part of a larger strategy to motivate hemp stakeholders to help fund Desantis'...
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Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Biden Finally Acknowledges His Lies Concerning Expungement of Federal Cannabis Convictions
While his widely covered and highly celebrated pardons were largely symbolic, the President's numerous claims that those pardons also...
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May 31, 20243 min read
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More Than One-Third of Minnesota Adults Could Qualify for Social Equity Status Under the Latest Rules Adjustment
To right the wrongs of past marijuana law enforcement, particularly among the poor and people of color, Minnesota could be grinding its...
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May 30, 20244 min read
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DEA Updates Definition of THC to Include THC-A
The change, which comes amidst a nationwide crackdown on intoxicating hemp derivatives, could potentially cripple the already battered...
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May 29, 20243 min read
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New Poll Reveals a Majority of Texans Support Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis
The survey results represent a dramatic shift in voters' opinions concerning the politically polarizing issue in the Lone Star State. As...
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May 28, 20244 min read
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House Agriculture Committee Approves Amendment Banning Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives in Farm Bill
While including the controversial provision is disconcerting and potentially disastrous for the hemp industry, congressional insiders see...
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May 24, 20245 min read
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Proposed Farm Bill Amendment Would Ban All Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
If the proposed addendum survives the committee hearing process and somehow makes it to both chamber floors for a vote, it could spell...
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May 23, 20245 min read
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New Change to Minnesota’s Cannabis Legalization Statute Enables All Military Veterans to be Considered for Social Equity Status
The change is part of a host of additions and alterations to the historic marijuana reform law in preparation for the projected Spring...
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May 22, 20243 min read
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New Jersey Legislature Considering Bill to Place Intoxicating Hemp Products Under the Regulatory Control of the State’s Marijuana Regulation System
Like many other states struggling to develop safety guidelines for the much-maligned hemp derivatives, some Garden State lawmakers want...
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May 21, 20244 min read
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The Number of Tribally-Owned Cannabis Businesses Increases by 25% Since the Beginning of 2023
The strong growth reflects a commitment by several native indigenous nations to expand their economies, affirm their sovereignty, and...
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May 20, 20243 min read
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President Biden Makes Official Announcement Regarding the Rescheduling of Cannabis
The President heralded the 'monumental' action as an overdue step in helping to reverse the 'historical inequities' caused by marijuana's...
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May 17, 20244 min read
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Researchers at Purdue University Are Developing New Hemp Cellulose for Diapers and Other Absorbent Products
The biodegradable superabsorbent materials are substantially less polluting than those currently used. As developing nations race against...
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May 16, 20244 min read
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Minnesota Expunges Nearly 58,000 Low-Level Cannabis Convictions Just Nine Months After Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization
Mandated as a priority by legalization proponents and the governor’s office, the state is just beginning to address the judicial carnage...
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May 15, 20243 min read
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New York’s Top Cannabis Official is Out as the State’s Governor Announces Major Overhaul of the Beleaguered Adult-Use Marijuana Industry
Following months of delays, licensing controversies, and numerous lawsuits, the head of the Office of Cannabis Management will step down...
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May 14, 20244 min read
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New Lawsuit in Minnesota Contends Individuals Growing Cannabis for Personal Use Should Be Allowed to Sell Their Excess Marijuana Without a License
The case seeks to use an obscure state constitutional provision enabling the unlicensed sale of cannabis by individuals cultivating their...
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May 13, 20245 min read
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Interaction Between Cannabis Terpenes and Other Cannabinoids May Provide ‘Novel’ Treatments in the Future
A new study reveals the powerful effects of using the entire cannabis sativa plant, including its aromatic terpenes, to develop...
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May 10, 20244 min read
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Illinois Hemp Stakeholders Take a Stand Against Legislation Aimed at Restricting Hemp-Derived Intoxicants
In response to a measure that would impose heavy fines on companies caught selling intoxicating hemp derivatives (IHDs), many hemp...
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May 9, 20244 min read
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South Dakota Cannabis Activists Submit Signatures to Place Legalization Reform on This Year’s Ballot
Hoping the third time is a charm, the group delivered almost twice as many signatures necessary to put the initiative on the ballot. 2024...
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May 8, 20243 min read
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Minnesota Senate Approves Measure Enabling Cannabis Growers to Begin Cultivating Plants by the End of the Year
If passed, the proposed bill would expedite the licensing process for prospective growers, potentially allowing cultivation to commence...
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May 7, 20243 min read
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Hemp Clothing Industry Could Exceed $23 Billion by 2031, Report Says
Although hemp is predominantly known for its many agricultural, health, and wellness products and uses, the lesser-known hemp-derived...
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May 6, 20244 min read
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Georgia and Connecticut Advance Measures to Restrict Hemp-Derived Intoxicants
Both states join a growing chorus lining up to either limit or outright ban products containing intoxicating hemp derivatives. It has...
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May 3, 20242 min read
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Senate Leaders Unveil Proposed Framework for New Farm Bill
Legislators hope to renew the massive spending measure later this year, seeking to define hemp more definitively and provide more precise...
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May 2, 20244 min read
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DEA Finally Agrees to Reschedule Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III
While the new designation does not end the federal prohibition of marijuana, it does signify a massive shift in government policy toward...
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May 1, 20244 min read
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Social Equity Mandate Could Severely Delay the Launch of Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Advocates and stakeholders hope to pass measures allowing growers to plant early, but state cannabis officials said they would not offer...
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Apr 30, 20245 min read
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