Massachusetts Surpasses $9 Billion in Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Since 2018 Launch
Massachusetts adult-use cannabis sales have surpassed $9 billion since the market launched in 2018. This milestone highlights the state's success in building a regulated cannabis industry. Despite challenges like price compression, Massachusetts remains…
Texas Voters Weigh In on Marijuana Legalization in Primary Election
Marijuana legalization Texas primary election marks a pivotal moment for cannabis reform in a conservative state. Texas voters are weighing in on a ballot measure that could reshape the hemp industry. This election tests voter appetite amid the looming…
First Human Clinical Trial: CBG Reduces Anxiety and Stress Without Intoxication
The CBG clinical trial anxiety study reveals that a 20mg dose of cannabigerol significantly reduces anxiety and stress. This trial showed no intoxication or cognitive impairment. These findings suggest CBG's potential as a non-intoxicating anxiolytic.
Study: Cannabis Beverages Help People Cut Alcohol Consumption Nearly in Half
A recent study highlights cannabis beverage users alcohol reduction, showing they cut weekly alcohol intake nearly in half. Cannabis-infused beverages offer a social and controlled alternative to alcohol. This research supports cannabis drinks as a…
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Cannabis Retail Framework, Sales Could Begin Nov 2026
Virginia lawmakers have approved the establishment of a virginia cannabis retail market. This new framework allows adult-use cannabis sales to begin in November 2026. The virginia cannabis retail market aims to regulate and control cannabis commerce…
Colorado Hemp Farmers Warn New Federal THC Rules Will ‘Devastate’ the Industry
Colorado hemp farmers are sounding the alarm as new federal THC rules approach. The 2026 regulations impose a 0.4mg THC per-container cap, risking many hemp products' legality. This change threatens the livelihoods of Colorado hemp farmers and the…
2026 Farm Bill Removes 0.3% Delta-9 THC Threshold, Inserts Total THC Standard
The 2026 Farm Bill total THC standard replaces the previous delta-9 THC threshold, closing loopholes in hemp regulation. This change affects THCA-rich hemp products, now treated as marijuana. Farmers can self-designate as industrial hemp, impacting legal…
How the Federal Hemp Ban Could Affect ‘THC-Free’ CBD Products
The federal hemp ban impact is raising concerns for 'THC-free' CBD products that may contain trace THC. New rules could pull trusted wellness products from shelves if minimal THC or synthetic cannabinoids are detected. States with strong hemp industries…
Cannabis Rescheduling Update: Advocates Eye AG Bondi Hearing for Status Report
Cannabis rescheduling update highlights potential easing of research restrictions and tax burdens. Advocates closely watch Attorney General Pam Bondi's hearing for status. This update clarifies that only Congress can legalize recreational marijuana.
Legal Analysis: Hemp Retailers Face ‘Existential Threat,’ Possible Closure or Forced Pivots
Hemp retail store closures are imminent due to new legal bans affecting intoxicating hemp products. This legal analysis highlights the severe disruption and forced pivots facing standalone CBD and hemp retailers. Mail-order hemp sales will also be…
