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September 7, 2026Focus Article, Georgia, Industry Analysis, medical, national, pharmacy, regulatory, Utah

Are Pharmacies the New Dispensary Model? Utah Thinks So

Georgia has captured national attention by allowing medical cannabis to be sold through independent pharmacies. Utah has spent the past six years […]

September 1, 2026Focus Article, hemp ban, Industry Analysis, policy, regulatory, rescheduling

What Does Cannabis Rescheduling Mean for Hemp Beverages?

On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice placed FDA-approved marijuana products and marijuana products subject to qualifying state medical licenses into […]

July 9, 2026CBN, FloraWorks, Focus Article, From The Lab, health care, Industry Analysis, insurance, medical, policy, regulatory, Science

Why Dietary Supplements Are the First Pathway for Cannabis Medicine

The cannabis industry has spent years waiting for this moment. As federal rescheduling moves forward, so do the opportunities to develop cannabinoid-based […]

May 16, 2026brands, compliance, Edibles & Beverages, Green Rush Packaging, Industry Analysis, packaging, Product Development, regulatory

How to Evaluate Cannabis Packaging Suppliers Before You Commit

Cannabis packaging decisions have downstream consequences for compliance, operations, customer perception, and margins. This article offers a practical framework for evaluating packaging […]

May 15, 2026colorado, compliance, Edibles & Beverages, Focus Article, Hospitality, Industry Analysis, legislation, national, policy, regulatory, retail

Colorado Pushes to Normalize THC Beverages in Bars as Federal Pressure Mounts

As federal policymakers move toward restricting hemp-derived cannabinoid products, a new state-level effort in Colorado is taking the opposite approach by moving […]

May 15, 2026brands, hemp, Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, Industry Analysis, national, policy, regulatory

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Preserve State Control as Federal Hemp Crackdown Looms

As the U.S. hemp industry braces for potential federal disruption later this year, a new bipartisan bill aims to give states a […]

May 14, 2026california, cannabis-infused beverages, Industry Analysis, policy, regulatory, retail

Industry Coalition Warns New Bill Would Wipe Out California’s Legal Cannabis Beverage Market

A letter to California’s Assembly Committee on Business and Professions argues a proposed 10mg THC-per-package cap would eliminate 93% of beverage sales […]