Texas Governor Orders Increased Enforcement Against Hemp Product Violations
The governor of Texas is calling on the state Department of Public Safety (DPS) to escalate enforcement against smoke shops that are violating laws related to the sale of intoxicating hemp products, including a recently enacted emergency rule barring people under 21 from purchasing cannabis. In a directive issued onContinue Reading
Nebraska Officials Award State’s First Medical Marijuana Business Licenses
“I hope that the individuals that receive these licenses are good people that have every intention of providing good medicine to the people of the state that so desperately need it.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission offered the state’s first medical cannabis cultivator licenses Tuesday,Continue Reading
How Cannabis Regulators Can End The ‘Croptober’ Crisis Of Product Inversion (Op-Ed)
“Regulators face a choice: confront inversion with meaningful oversight, or let legalization harden into monopoly and fraud.” By Damian Fagon, Parabola Center for Law & Policy New York enters the month known in the cannabis space as “Croptober” with a problem it can no longer ignore: Much of what isContinue Reading
Hemp Industry Urges Trump To Stop Congress From ‘Reversing’ The Crop’s Legalization That He Signed Into Law
A leading hemp industry organization has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, applauding him for his role in legalizing the crop during his first term and imploring him to prevent Congress from “reversing” the reform by banning hemp products containing any amount of THC. In the letter—which is beingContinue Reading
MJBizCon highlights women driving diversity in cannabis
From building brands to advocating for social equity, women are breaking barriers, driving innovation and championing equity in the cannabis industry. MJBizCon highlights women driving diversity in cannabis is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: MJBizCon highlights women driving diversityContinue Reading
Missouri Supreme Court Clarifies 'Marijuana Offense'
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A recent decision by the Missouri Supreme Court has made it more difficult for residents to have their marijuana offense records expunged, sparking debate among defense attorneys and advocates. The July ruling altered the legal definition of a marijuana offense, effectively restricting which cases qualify for expungementContinue Reading
Las Vegas man admits marijuana use before fatal crash
Las Vegas — A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the Las Vegas community after a 12-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Oct. 3. According to police, 27-year-old Oh’ Ryan Brooks now faces DUI and reckless driving charges following the fatal incident that occurred near Owens Avenue and 21stContinue Reading
DEA gives cannabis rescheduling update (Newsletter: October 8, 2025)
AG Pam Bondi pressed on marijuana at hearing; GOP lawmakers: Trump cannabis action would be “game changer”; Transportation sec’s marijuana concerns Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() {Continue Reading
Cannabis Tariffs: Culture, Risk & Survival Impact
The U.S. cannabis industry is facing a new financial challenge that’s shaking its foundation — the rapid rise of cannabis tariffs. These cannabis tariffs are increasing operational costs, squeezing profit margins, and forcing companies to rethink how they source equipment, manage production, and protect consumers. With Chinese imports currently subjectContinue Reading
Richmond Celebrates 45 New Cannabis Jobs!
RICHMOND, Ky. — A new era of economic opportunity is taking shape in Richmond as Natural State Green Grass Canna Co. prepares to open its doors in the Richmond Industrial Park. The company, part of the multi-state Dark Horse Cannabis network, will grow, cultivate, and process cannabis right in theContinue Reading