Federal Judge Will Decide If Missouri Hemp Ban Is Enforceable
Legal Challenge Over Vague Definitions A federal judge in Missouri is being asked to decide whether the state’s new law banning intoxicating hemp products is clear enough to enforce. The…
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High Tide Faces Policy Uncertainty Amid Cannabis Sector Shifts
Market Reaction to Policy Cycle High Tide Inc (NASDAQ:HITI) entered the market conversation on August 28, 2026, as the current medical-cannabis policy cycle renewed attention on its retail platform. This…
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Kentucky Medical Cardholders Top Twenty Five Thousand As Dispensaries Reach Half
Program Hits Major Milestone Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said this week the state’s medical cannabis program passed a significant milestone with half of the licensed dispensaries now open for…
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Plastic Packaging Adds Hidden Trace Metal Risk To Cannabis Safety
Plastics Introduce Hidden Metal Risks Plastics and polymers are widely used in cannabis production vessels and containers. These materials are not typically associated with metal contamination of cannabinoids. However, they…
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Cannabis Industry Digest For August 29 2026 Part 2
Workplace Absenteeism Linked To Medical Cannabis Laws New research from the University of Georgia indicates that changes to cannabis laws directly impact workplace absenteeism, specifically regarding medical marijuana usage. The…
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Cannabis Industry Digest For August 28 2026 Part 2
DEA Rescheduling Hearing And Global Legalization The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting a hearing on whether to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances…
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NORML Internship Experience Highlights Complexity Of Cannabis Legalization Policy
Internship Details On Capitol Hill A summer intern at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, known as NORML, recently completed a placement focused on cannabis policy. The…
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Hardware Contamination Now Rivals Pesticides As Primary Cannabis Safety Threat
Hardware Blindness Creates Safety Gap Cannabis industry experts warn that consumer focus on plant chemistry often ignores the delivery devices used for inhalation. This hardware-blind approach creates a significant gap…
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Virginia Hemp Lobbyists Press Committee For Hearing On THC Limits
Lobbyists Request Dedicated Hearing The Cannabis Small Business Association is urging Virginia’s Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market to hold a dedicated…
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Michigan Survey Reveals Near Quarter Of Older Adults Used Cannabis
Survey Data Shows Rising Use More than 1 in 5 older adults have consumed cannabis during the past year, according to federal survey data compiled by the University of Michigan.…
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JARS Cannabis Acquires Sonoran Roots For Largest Arizona Dispensary Network
Definitive Agreement Signed JARS Cannabis and Sonoran Roots have signed a definitive agreement for JARS to acquire Sonoran Roots. Financial terms for the transaction were not disclosed to the public.…
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CDC Proposes Medical Marijuana Question For Federal Health Survey
CDC Proposes New Marijuana Question The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is proposing to add a new question to the 2028 National Health Interview Survey. The agency’s draft survey…
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Higher Love Sells Five Michigan Dispensaries After Wholesale Tax
Higher Love Closes Five Stores Higher Love Cannabis Co. announced it will suspend operations at five of its nine Michigan dispensaries. This move affects retail operations in the Upper Peninsula.…
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Former Massachusetts Cannabis Chair Sues Over Retaliation Following Ouster
Former Chair Files Retaliation Suit Shannon O’Brien, the former chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, has filed a lawsuit against State Treasurer Deb Goldberg and the commission itself. The…
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Federal Report Urges States To Prepare For Psychedelic FDA Approval
SAMHSA Publishes State Guidance The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published a new report on Wednesday regarding recent advances in psychedelic medicine. The document provides recommendations for…
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Pharma Standards Offer Cannabis Manufacturers Trace Metal Solutions
Pharmaceutical Standards Address Plastic Contamination The United States Pharmacopeia has developed general chapters to cover the quality and suitability of plastic materials used in pharmaceutical applications. These standards address how…
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Square Exits Hemp Market Leaving Retailers Seeking New Payment Partners
Square Exits Hemp Market Square has informed hemp and CBD retailers that their accounts will close on November 5, 2026. This decision forces businesses to find new point-of-sale and payment…
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FBI Data Shows Marijuana Possession Accounts For One In Four Drug Arrests
FBI Data Reveals Scale of Arrests State and local law enforcement made over 200,000 marijuana possession arrests in 2025. These arrests comprised approximately 23 percent of all drug arrests nationwide.…
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New Mexico Credit Union Closes Cannabis Banking Arm Amid Competition
U.S. Eagle Announces Closure The Albuquerque, New Mexico-based U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union announced last week plans to close its cannabis banking arm, the Albuquerque Journal reports. The company said…
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Texas Democrats Link Lt. Gov. Patrick Hemp Ban To Alcohol Donors
Democrats Accuse Patrick of Alcohol Ties Texas Democrats are accusing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of working to ban hemp THC products to benefit alcohol companies. Vikki Goodwin, the Democratic lieutenant…
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