A hemp producer based in Dayton, Ohio has a new customer for its crop after the firm signed a deal with a processor in nearby Michigan to provide raw material for hemp-based bioplastics. Under its new contract with Detroit-based Heartland Industries, Ohio Hemp Company will provide hemp fiber to... Read more
California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax
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Amid declining revenues and plunging prices, officials in one California county are considering a proposal that would ease some of the financial stress currently felt by area cannabis cultivators. The Press Democrat reports that officials in Sonoma County, California on Tuesday recommended that the “Board of Supervisors approve new... Read more
North Dakota Committee Files Ballot Measure To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
FeaturedNorth DakotaTrending Stories April 19, 2024 0
Florida has been front and center as of late, after the state Supreme Court recently ruled that its amendment to legalize adult-use cannabis is fit for the ballot in this year’s election. But the Sunshine State is not alone, as North Dakota may be taking another go this November... Read more
Ryan Allway April 19th, 2024 News, Top News, Top Story In the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, there are few platforms for brands to display their products and services in a professional format. Flower Expo, taking place in Massachusetts and Michigan this year, stands out as a beacon of innovation... Read more
New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 New Adult-Use Licenses
FeaturedNew YorkTrending Stories April 18, 2024 0
New York is continuing its slow roll toward expanding the number of cannabis businesses operating throughout the state. On April 12, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved 101 more adult-use cannabis licenses, and now the total number of licenses approved in 2024 so far sits at... Read more
Majority of Florida Voters Support Cannabis Legalization, Not Enough To Pass Measure
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The campaign to legalize cannabis in Florida is alive and well, as the state’s Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that voters will be able to decide the next chapter of cannabis reform on this year’s November ballot. With an already bustling medical market, Florida’s potential move into the... Read more
Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
FeaturedHempIllinoisTrending Stories April 17, 2024 0
Illinois lawmakers last week joined representatives of the licensed cannabis industry to call for a ban on intoxicating hemp products including delta-8 THC. Under one proposal, non-intoxicating hemp products would be regulated with rules for licensing hemp businesses and the testing and labeling of hemp products. Synthetically produced hemp... Read more
March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan
FeaturedMichiganTrending Stories April 17, 2024 0
The newest set of data released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) shows that the state has once again set a new record for adult-use cannabis sales. According to the CRA, the state collected $286.8 million in adult-use cannabis sales in March, which made up for 99% of... Read more
California Task Force Seized $53 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q1 2024
CaliforniaFeaturedTrending Stories April 16, 2024 0
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) recently published an announcement regarding recent cannabis taskforce seizures. As of April 11, the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized over $53,620,600 in illegal cannabis during the first quarter of 2024 (spanning between January 1, 2024-March 31, 2024). Law enforcement seized 331,866... Read more
New Hampshire House Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill
FeaturedNew HampshireRecreational MarijuanaTrending Stories April 16, 2024 0
The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted last week to approve a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, marking the second time the chamber has passed the legislation. Members of the House voted 239-136 on Thursday to pass the measure, House Bill 1633 (HB1633), which would legalize pot for adults... Read more