A major alcohol trade association is applauding California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) newly proposed emergency regulations to outlaw intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids and require all CBD products be completely free of THC. The head of the Beer Association, which represents American brewers, importers and industry suppliers, touted its “longstanding commitment... Read more

A new poll signals that a Florida marijuana legalization initiative that’ll be on the November ballot has enough support to pass, exceeding the steep 60 percent threshold to enact a constitutional amendment under state law. The Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey found that 63.6 percent of likely voters in... Read more

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is accusing former President Donald Trump of lying about his support for marijuana reform, arguing that his “blatant pandering” runs counter to his administration’s record on cannabis. As Trump, the 2024 Republican nominee, promotes a pro-reform platform that involves support for federal rescheduling, industry... Read more

“It’s time for us all to unify as cannabis interests to advocate for a cohesive federal regulatory pathway that covers all cannabinoid products.” By Jim Higdon, Cornbread Hemp California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is wrong about hemp, and Florida hemp interests are wrong about Amendment 3. Hemp and marijuana... Read more

The first legal sales of adult-use marijuana within North Carolina began on Saturday at The Great Smoky Cannabis Co., located on tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Members of the tribe voted exactly a year ago to legalize marijuana for all adults 21 and older.... Read more