Rand Paul Files Bill To Triple Federal THC Limit For Hemp As House Pursues Crackdown On Consumable Cannabinoids
As the hemp industry raises concerns about congressional attempts to ban most consumable cannabinoid products, a GOP senator has filed a bill that would triple the concentration of THC that the crop could legally contain, while addressing multiple other concerns the industry has expressed about federal regulations. Sen. Rand PaulContinue Reading
Benzinga Chicago 2025: Event Recap
The subtle themes of resiliency and readiness in cannabis were woven throughout this year’s Chicago iteration of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, taking place June 8-10. Most brands in attendance weren’t just the ones that managed to survive the industry amidst economic downturns. Rather, the brands showing up to networkContinue Reading
Feds Say Tourist Who Admitted To Prior Marijuana Use In Legal Places Was Denied Entry To US Over Drugs—Not Bald JD Vance Meme
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is clarifying that the reason its agents denied entry to the U.S. for a Norwegian man wasn’t over a meme of a bald Vice President J.D. Vance that they found on his phone, despite reports to the contrary. Rather, it was because he admittedContinue Reading
Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Hemp Restrictions, Contradicting Texas Governor’s Stance In Vetoing Proposed Ban In His State
“Just because states may legalize hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill does not mean they must.” By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square Several of the reasons Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) made for vetoing a statewide THC ban, SB 3, were rejected Tuesday by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.Continue Reading
Ohio Lawmakers Cancel Another Hearing On Bill To Alter Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law Amid GOP Disagreements
“We are going to push pause. We’re going to take the summer and come back and potentially take another crack at it.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio lawmakers will likely go on summer break without making any changes to the state’s marijuana law, a Republican state representative saidContinue Reading
Marijuana Industry Workers Are The Happiest In Any Job Sector In The U.S., Survey Finds
Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workersContinue Reading
US Voters Strongly Support Major Cannabis Reform
A new poll shows ongoing strong support for federal cannabis reform and the intentions of the STATES 2.0 Act. Read More: US Voters Strongly Support Major Cannabis ReformContinue Reading
City Approves First Cannabis Retail Application
FAIRMONT– The Fairmont City Council on Monday approved its first cannabis retail application. The council had previously tabled the decision during its June 9 meeting in order to have the city attorney review any changes in the state law that could have affected the registration and licensing process. Continue Reading
Maryville Woman Ingests Contraband During Arrest
A 40-year-old Maryville woman is facing eight charges including one for felony reckless endangerment after a welfare check ended with her allegedly “swallowing a bag of marijuana.” Read More: Maryville Woman Ingests Contraband During ArrestContinue Reading
Out-of-State Patients Dominate D.C. Cannabis Market
D.C.’s Cannabis Market Sees Surge in Out-of-State Patients Amid Self-Certification Boom Read More: Out-of-State Patients Dominate D.C. Cannabis MarketContinue Reading