January 7, 2026Donald Trump, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, policy, regulatory, rescheduling

Excerpts From President Trumps Historic Executive Order

Below are excerpts from the conversation at the White House press conference where President Trump signed an Executive Order to move marijuana […]

January 6, 2026Focus Article, Industry Analysis, minnesota, policy, regulatory, social equity, tribal nations

Minnesota Continues To Break New Ground in Cannabis

Minnesota has one of the most progressive markets in the US to normalize cannabis. Liquor stores can sell certain hemp-derived THC products, […]

December 17, 2025Industry Analysis, Laws, Ohio, policy, regulatory, retail

The State of Ohio’s Cannabis Legal Landscape

This has been a whirlwind year in Washington, D.C., with the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the swearing in of a […]

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New Insurance Risks as Cannabis Lounges Open Across the US

In a growing number of communities around the U.S., new cannabis lounges are offering a social setting where guests can openly use […]

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Registration Open for 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

EDGARTOWN, MA, March 23, 2022 – Registration for the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo, taking place October 17-19 at the Hilton Parsippany in […]

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Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced

EDGARTOWN, MA, Feb. 21, 2022 – Innovative Publishing Company, Inc., the publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal, has announced the return to in-person […]

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Top Five Insurances Cannabis Businesses Need in 2022

Cannabis remains one of the fastest growing industries with no signs of slowing down. According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine, the […]

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Best Practices for Training New Hires and Documenting Operations

Let’s just say it. There is an undeniable chaos in the cannabis industry. It doesn’t matter if you’re a big or small […]

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Support Grows for Federal Cannabis Legislation with the SAFE and CLAIM Acts

Things are about to change for cannabis and cannabis-related businesses, as landmark legislation to reform federal cannabis banking and insurance laws is […]

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Defining Hemp: Classifications, Policies & Markets, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series we answered the question: What is “hemp”; and addressed some of the consequences of defining “hemp” […]