Virginia Hemp Retailers Sue to Stop THC Rule Before Deadline
Seven Virginia hemp businesses filed suit July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, seeking to block a budget provision that eliminates a long-standing exception
Senate Rejects Push to Speed Up Federal Hemp THC Restrictions
A one-vote-shy-of-two-thirds tally in the US Senate kept a 30-day delay on federal hemp restrictions alive last week, dealing a setback to Sen. Ted Budd, R-NC, and his push to force the changes into
Rhode Island Reopens Cannabis Retail Licensing After Residency Ruling
Rhode Island's cannabis retail licensing process is back underway, months after a federal court decision over residency requirements forced regulators to scrap every pending application and social
Nigeria's Cookie-and-Gummy Drug Seizures Expose Import Compliance Gaps
Nigeria's drug enforcement agency is telling parents to look twice at cookies and gummies in the house - not the usual advice from a narcotics regulator, but a sign of how far product disguise
Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Gain Retail Traction Under Farm Bill Rules
Editorial roundups like Leafly Picks' list of 11 THC beverages for 2026 reflect a retail category that's grown fast, and largely outside the traditional dispensary channel. These drinks are sold as
Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Program Exists on Paper, Not on Shelves
Nebraska voters approved limited medical cannabis in November 2024, but nearly two years later, there's still no state-licensed dispensary operating anywhere in the state, including Omaha. The
Medical Marijuana Bans for Probationers Face Growing Legal Pushback
Nearly four million adults in the United States are currently serving probation or parole, a population close to double the number held in the country's jails and prisons combined. Most of these
CANNA Brings Pest Control Product to U.S. Cultivation Market
CANNA, the Netherlands-based nutrient company with U.S. operations in Arcadia, Calif., has launched CANNA Control, its first integrated pest management product for the American market. The foliar
Hemp Coalition Sues Missouri Over Ban It Calls Unconstitutionally Vague
A coalition of Missouri hemp businesses filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products from taking effect November 12. The suit, filed in the U.S.
Hawaiʻi County Ends Automatic Firearm Permit Denial for Medical Cannabis Patients
A June 29 letter from Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Reed K. Mahuna has confirmed a significant policy shift: possession of a valid Hawaiʻi medical cannabis license will no longer serve as an