October 2, 2024All U.S., ancillary, Briefs, cannabis industry diversity, cultivation, diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Cannabis Industry, labor, manufacturing, marijuana industry diversity, Medical & Recreational, racial diversity, retail, social equity, women in cannabis study

MJBizDaily launches survey about diversity in US cannabis industry

Seeking to better understand the role of women and minorities in the U.S. cannabis industry, MJBizDaily is launching its annual diversity survey. […]

October 1, 2024AB 1111, All U.S., california, california assembly bill 1111, California State Fair, cannabis farmers, cannabis farmers market, coastal sun farms, cultivation, Darren Story, DenCob Farms, Farming, Gail Pellerin, Gavin Newsom, genine coleman, Gov. Gavin Newsom, legal, manufacturing, Medical & Recreational, Naia Hall, News by State, Origins Council, recreational, retail

California governor vetoes cannabis events bill, approves consumption cafes

The day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed small farmers to sell their cannabis products directly […]

September 30, 2024All U.S., Briefs, cultivation, hemp, hemp CBD, Kentucky, lab, laboratory, lottery, manufacturing, Medical & Recreational, retail, Testing

Kentucky’s first medical marijuana business license goes to a testing lab

A cannabis testing laboratory is Nicholasville, Kentucky, is the first business to receive a license under the state’s medical marijuana program, which […]

July 9, 2024All U.S., california, california legal marijuana, cannabis vape hardware, Final Bell, legal, manufacturing, marijuana vape hardware, Marketing and branding, Medical & Recreational, News by State, Pax Labs, Perfect Union, recreational, retail

California cannabis operators pivot to comply with new vape law

California brands and retailers are implementing new vape packaging and disposal initiatives in response to a newly enacted state law. California cannabis […]

July 1, 2024Briefs, california, cultivation, Farming, Green Life Business Group, Herbl, high times, High Times Holding Corp., kevin singer, legal, manufacturing, marijuana receivership, Medical & Recreational, News by State, receivership, recreational, retail, Stephen Kunkle

Receiver overseeing asset sale of cannabis brand High Times is terminated

The receiver appointed to handle the asset sale of cash-strapped cannabis brand and iconic publication High Times is no longer working with […]

June 30, 20242018 Farm Bill, All U.S., cbd, cbd labeling, cultivation, delta 8, Delta 9, Delta-10, farm bill, hemp CBD, Hemp Industry News, hemp testing, Hemp-derived CBD products, labor, legal, manufacturing, mary miller, Packaging & Labeling, retail, Testing, Texas, u.s. farm bill

Draft Farm Bill amendment puts hemp industry at risk

Some in Congress are threatening to dismantle the hemp industry, which was built by small businesses and American farmers. Draft Farm Bill […]

June 30, 2024All U.S., Briefs, cultivation, Farming, Kentucky, Kentucky Gov. Gov. Andy Beshear, kentucky medical marijuana, legal, manufacturing, Medical & Recreational, retail, Testing

Kentucky medical marijuana business licensing begins July 1

Kentucky’s application process for medical marijuana business licenses begins July 1, more than a year after the governor signed off on MMJ […]

May 22, 2024adult use, consumable products, Gov. Kim Reynolds, hemp, hemp-derived, House File 2605, Iowa, manufacturing, midwesr, News, possession, sales

Iowa Governor Signs Bill To Regulate Hemp Products

On May 17, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed 20 bills prior to the end of the legislative session. One of which was […]

April 21, 2024All U.S., Briefs, Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, cbd, cultivation, delta 8, Delta 8 Hemp, Delta-10, hemp ban, hemp CBD, Hemp Industry News, hemp products, illinois, illinois cbd, legal, manufacturing, Medical & Recreational, News by State, Nick Smith, retail

Illinois lawmakers, marijuana trade group push to ban intoxicating hemp products

Illinois lawmakers and a trade group representing state licensed marijuana companies are calling for a ban on intoxicating hemp products such as […]

April 15, 2024All U.S., Briefs, cannabis industry alliance of oregon, cultivation, Gov. Tina Kotek, license moratorium, manufacturing, Oregon, recreational, retail

Oregon extends moratorium on new marijuana business licenses

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law House Bill 4121, extending the state’s moratorium on new marijuana business licenses. Oregon extends […]