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David Okonkwo

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David Okonkwo brings over 15 years of political journalism experience to MunchNews. A former Capitol Hill correspondent, David specializes in tracking cannabis legislation at both federal and state levels. His deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and connections within Washington make him our go-to expert for policy analysis. David holds a Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University and has been recognized by the Cannabis Media Association for his investigative reporting on interstate commerce barriers.

South Dakota Panel Advances Hemp, Kratom Bans Without Endorsement

South Dakota Panel Advances Hemp, Kratom Bans Without Endorsement

South Dakota Senate committee advanced bills banning intoxicating hemp and kratom but declined to recommend passage, signaling uncertainty a...

Legal Cannabis Markets Draw More Women, Older Workers, Study Finds

Legal Cannabis Markets Draw More Women, Older Workers, Study Finds

New research shows state-level cannabis legalization significantly increases participation of women and older adults in the industry, with c...

Connecticut's Last Medical-Only Dispensary Faces Closure

Connecticut's Last Medical-Only Dispensary Faces Closure

Bluepoint Wellness may shutter Connecticut's last medical-only dispensary after Westport repeatedly denied its applications to add recreatio...

Hemp THC Ban Proceeds as Congress Strips Delay from Spending Bill

Hemp THC Ban Proceeds as Congress Strips Delay from Spending Bill

Congress removed hemp THC ban delays from the spending bill, threatening CBD access despite Trump's Medicaid coverage promises. The move cre...

Montana's Adult-Use Cannabis Market Hits $1 Billion Milestone

Montana's Adult-Use Cannabis Market Hits $1 Billion Milestone

Montana's cannabis retailers have sold over $1 billion in adult-use products since January 2022, with 2024 setting a new annual record of $3...

U.S. Overtakes Netherlands as Ireland's Top Cannabis Supplier

U.S. Overtakes Netherlands as Ireland's Top Cannabis Supplier

The U.S. has replaced the Netherlands as Ireland's primary cannabis source, with Canada and Thailand also emerging as major suppliers—a shif...

House Bill Would Delay Hemp Definition Changes Until 2027

House Bill Would Delay Hemp Definition Changes Until 2027

Rep. Jim Baird introduced bipartisan legislation to delay hemp definition restrictions until 2027, giving the industry two years to adapt to...

Indiana Legislature Passes Hemp THC Restrictions Amid Federal Ban

Indiana Legislature Passes Hemp THC Restrictions Amid Federal Ban

Indiana lawmakers passed legislation to restrict hemp-derived THC products, aligning state law with recent federal bans on synthetic cannabi...

Senators Seek Two-Year Delay on Hemp THC Ban

Senators Seek Two-Year Delay on Hemp THC Ban

Bipartisan senators are pushing to delay a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products by two years, giving the industry until 2027 to negotiat...

Ice-T's New Jersey Dispensary Shutters as Celebrity Cannabis Ventures Falter

Ice-T's New Jersey Dispensary Shutters as Celebrity Cannabis Ventures Falter

Ice-T's Medicine Woman dispensary in Englewood, New Jersey has permanently closed amid legal challenges, joining a growing list of celebrity...

Florida Legalization Support Drops as DeSantis Battles 2026 Ballot

Florida Legalization Support Drops as DeSantis Battles 2026 Ballot

Support for Florida adult-use cannabis legalization has declined in recent polls as Gov. DeSantis intensifies his campaign against 2026 ball...

New NJ Bill Proposes Interstate Cannabis Commerce

New NJ Bill Proposes Interstate Cannabis Commerce

NJ Senate President Scutari's new bill proposes interstate cannabis commerce, empowering the governor to negotiate agreements.

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