Texas Banned Hemp THC Without Passing a Bill: What Patients Have Left
The Texas delta-8 ban took effect July 31, 2026 through the state controlled substances schedule after the Supreme Court of Texas upheld it in May, not through any bill the legislature passed. Consumable hemp with delta-9 THC at or below 0.3 percent by…
Alabama’s Second Medical Cannabis Dispensary Now Open in
Alabama medical cannabis dispensary Talladega opened August 28, 2026, marking the state's second operating dispensary. This new location reduces travel for some patients and expands regulated access. However, significant statewide access and…
Illinois Adds Two Conditions to Its Medical Cannabis Program
Illinois medical cannabis conditions: Illinois added sickle cell disease and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome with chronic pain to its medical cannabis program. The change is effective immediately, and eligible patients may now seek…
Cannabis News Digest: National Use, Texas Enforcement, and
Cannabis news digest August 24 2026: Gallup reports that 17% of U.S. adults smoke marijuana. Texas enforcement is drawing attention to effective THC schedule language.
Iowa Proposes Medical Cannabis Access for Out-of-State Patients
Iowa out-of-state medical cannabis access could expand under a proposed rule removing the residency requirement. Qualified nonresidents would still need to meet Iowa's clinical and registration requirements. The rule is not yet final, and it does not…
Virginia’s Two Milligram Hemp Cap Has Been in Force for a Month, and the Court Let It Stand
The Virginia hemp THC law 2026 took effect on August 15 and caps retail hemp products at two milligrams of total THC per package, with the former cannabidiol ratio allowance repealed and no sell-through period. A federal judge denied both a temporary…
Massachusetts Question 8: What the Adult-Use Cannabis Repeal Would Change
Massachusetts Question 8 cannabis repeal: Massachusetts Question 8 would end licensed adult-use cannabis sales and home cultivation. Limited possession and the medical cannabis program would remain. This digest explains the official text, ballot status,…
Cannabis Regulatory Digest: Federal, Virginia, and Texas Hemp Rules in Motion
The cannabis regulatory pipeline digest August 4 2026 highlights key federal, Virginia, and Texas hemp regulatory developments. Federal lawmakers debate hemp-definition changes, Virginia businesses seek to pause product restrictions, and Texas enforces…
Senate Bill Would Delay Federal Hemp THC Restrictions Until December
The Senate hemp THC delay proposal would postpone most federal hemp-definition restrictions until December 11, 2026. The language is proposed, not enacted, and it preserves earlier treatment for specified non-naturally occurring cannabinoid categories.…
Cannabis News Digest: Labor, Vermont Prices, and California Reform Pressure
The cannabis labor strike contract in Illinois ended after a 24-day strike, impacting workforce stability. Vermont's small-producer model results in higher retail prices compared to Massachusetts. California officials continue to push for banking and tax…