Texas Republicans Face Voter Backlash Over Hemp Crackdown
Texas Republicans faced electoral consequences after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's campaign against hemp-derived THC products, with advocates citin...
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Licensed Cannabis Operators Risk Credibility in Hemp THC Crackdown
Cannabis industry veterans warn that licensed operators seeking hemp THC bans risk undermining their own credibility on cannabis safety afte...
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California Cannabis Tax Revenue Hits $8.4B Since Legalization
California has collected $8.4 billion in cannabis taxes since legalization, Gov. Newsom announced, with Q2 2026 showing modest growth despit...
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Yale Study Projects $111B Tax Revenue from Full Federal Legalization
Yale University researchers project federal marijuana legalization would generate $57.9 billion in tax revenue over 10 years, with full stat...
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Trump's Senior Cannabis Push Risks Repeating Past Policy Mistakes
Trump administration's medical marijuana initiative for seniors lacks coordination between federal agencies and state programs, risking poli...
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Indiana's $1.8B Underground Cannabis Market Fuels Legalization Push
A new study shows Indiana residents spend $1.8 billion yearly on illegal cannabis, with 1.3 million users and no legal market—renewing press...
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New Jersey Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Dispensaries
New Jersey's Senate Bill 3945 restricts intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to licensed dispensaries only, eliminating sales from gas sta...
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Colorado Regulators Target Illegal Hemp Product Sales
Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division announced Monday it will crack down on companies selling intoxicating hemp products outside the re...
Industry News
Industry Veteran Calls for Unified Cannabis and Hemp Regulations
Cannabis entrepreneur Jason Leisey argues that maintaining separate regulatory standards for marijuana and hemp products creates dangerous l...
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NORML Survey Reveals Wide Gap Between Cannabis Legalization and User Freedom
NORML's new survey reveals significant gaps between cannabis legalization laws and actual consumer freedom, with experiences varying widely ...
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Missouri House Votes to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products
Missouri House passes bill banning hemp-derived THC sales, mirroring federal restrictions from December spending package. Legislation now he...
Legislation
Missouri House Votes to Eliminate Hemp-Derived THC Products
Missouri House passes legislation banning hemp-derived THC drinks and edibles from gas stations and smoke shops, with the prohibition set to...