The future of the U.S. hemp industry remains on the line as lawmakers once again have placed a five-year farm bill reauthorization package on the back burner and instead agreed to a one-year extension in the final days of the current Congress. Congressional leaders in Washington released a 1,547-page spending bill on Dec. 17 that intends to keep the federal government funded … [Read more...] about Farm Bill Gets Another 1-Year Delay, Leaving Hemp, THCA Untouched—For Now
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Los Angeles Cannabis Retailers Still Struggle To Find Locations Despite Rule Change
Last year, when the city of Los Angeles allowed retail cannabis owners to look beyond their community plan areas for storefronts, Drew was optimistic that it would help her find a space where she could finally open. She worked with brokers and personally called dozens of property owners. Her search turned up a number of serviceable locations, but not a single owner willing to … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Cannabis Retailers Still Struggle To Find Locations Despite Rule Change
Sacramento approves social cannabis lounges
A new pilot program that allows social consumption of cannabis in specific dispensaries lounges is coming to Sacramento after Sacramento City Council approved the ordinance in a 5 to 4 vote on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Public attendance was large for the council meeting, with many people showing up to have their voices heard. Most of the people who spoke during public comment were in … [Read more...] about Sacramento approves social cannabis lounges
Deputies uncover unlicensed cannabis sales at smoke shop, hundreds of products seized
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) seized hundreds of illegal cannabis products which were being illegally sold at a business in Humboldt County last week.The sheriff's office said that on Thursday, Dec. 12, deputies with the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served two search warrants in efforts to investigate illegal cannabis sales at a smoke … [Read more...] about Deputies uncover unlicensed cannabis sales at smoke shop, hundreds of products seized
Legal weed entrepreneurs promised a windfall from tribal lands. Then it fell apart.
It was a September night in 2020 when the fire torched the Red Mountain Travel Plaza. Residents of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Nation watched as the only gas station and grocery store for miles around vanished amid towering orange flames and acrid smoke. The convenience store was where the community’s approximately 250 residents went to buy snacks, tobacco and … [Read more...] about Legal weed entrepreneurs promised a windfall from tribal lands. Then it fell apart.
Judge Calls DEA Subpoena Request ‘Blunder,’ Rejects 3 of 4 for Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made a major blunder in its subpoena request for witnesses in the upcoming cannabis rescheduling hearing. Still, an administrative law judge (ALJ) appears to be giving the agency another shot. DEA Chief ALJ John J. Mulrooney issued an order dated Dec. 16 granting the DEA just one of its four subpoena requests made Dec. 13 for Food and … [Read more...] about Judge Calls DEA Subpoena Request ‘Blunder,’ Rejects 3 of 4 for Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
Michigan Dispensaries Break $3 Billion Annual Sales Record, 103K Pounds Monthly Flower Record
Michigan’s licensed dispensaries are selling more cannabis flower than ever despite neighboring Ohio recently launching adult-use sales earlier this year. The Wolverine State’s retailers sold 103,129 pounds of adult-use cannabis flower in November, breaking a monthly record of 100,894 pounds from August, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). That does not … [Read more...] about Michigan Dispensaries Break $3 Billion Annual Sales Record, 103K Pounds Monthly Flower Record
No NKY licenses awarded in final round of medical cannabis lottery
Kentucky awarded 12 additional medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a final drawing held Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. No licenses were awarded in Northern Kentucky. Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis, said there were 4,075 applications for dispensary licenses. In late November, the state awarded its … [Read more...] about No NKY licenses awarded in final round of medical cannabis lottery
Va. Democrats to press cannabis market bills in 2025
State Sen. Aaron Rouse, D–Virginia Beach, gives remarks to the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services subcommittee on his bill to create a framework for a retail marijuana market on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the General Assembly Building in Richmond. Spokesperson: Gov. Youngkin likely to again veto regulated marketplace. Democratic state lawmakers won’t let … [Read more...] about Va. Democrats to press cannabis market bills in 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Says He’ll Put Marijuana Legalization In Budget Again As Lawmakers Signal Optimism For 2025
Pennsylvania lawmakers are feeling optimistic about the chances of legalizing adult-use marijuana in the 2025 session, and the governor plans to once again call for the reform as part of his next budget proposal. With state legislators announcing their intent to file legalization bills for next year’s session, recent comments signal that there’s an increased sense of urgency to … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Says He’ll Put Marijuana Legalization In Budget Again As Lawmakers Signal Optimism For 2025
