California just signed a new law into effect that will consolidate the state’s cannabis programs into one department. This was done to help simplify regulatory oversight and make access to licenses more clear and straightforward for those seeking to find them. It would consolidate the three agencies that already... Read more
Delta-8 in Michigan is getting a legal makeover. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan signed legislation on Tuesday that regulates Delta-8 THC, a psychoactive cannabinoid derived from hemp. Under the package of bills passed by lawmakers and approved by Whitmer, Delta-8 THC products will only be legally available from... Read more
Organizations in Long Beach, California may have finally figured out a creative way to convince reluctant residents to get a COVID-19 vaccination: How does a free joint sound? To promote equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and promote safe practices for Long Beach residents, a group of organizations joined... Read more
Illinois weed sales remain strong at near-record $116 million in June – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
Hopeful cannabis entrepreneurs prepare for Vermont’s new legal market – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
Tennessee just turned heads in the cannabis world by introducing a 2022 legalization bill. A lawmaker introduced this bill to the 2022 ballot. Representative Bruce Griffey, a Republican from District 75, is behind the bill, known as House Bill 1634. The bill will require county election commissions to each... Read more
Former Democratic congressman Joe Cunningham, 39, announced his run to unseat South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster—with the promise to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis in his state. He believes that by doing so, the state could offer healthcare options and rake in potentially millions in tax revenue. In... Read more
Governor Polis is being faced with a lawsuit over House Bill 1317, a bill that negatively affected students who were meant to benefit from the law that allows cannabis use by medical patients in public schools. Benjamin Wann, a cannabis patient, and his parents, Amber and Brad, supported Polis... Read more
Illegal pot invades California’s deserts, bringing violence, fear, ecological destruction – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
The senior senator from Oklahoma is seeking millions of dollars in federal funds to thwart illicit marijuana growing operations in the state. Sen. James Inhofe, a Republican, is reportedly “asking for $4 million in federal funds to help drug agents fight these operations, operations sometimes bringing more with... Read more
