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Hemp's Regulatory Reckoning: What Lawmakers Still Don't Understand
In trying to solve one problem, with revised federal hemp regulations set to take effect Dec. 11, lawmakers failed to understand the plant’s science, again. The resulting legislation threatens to undo eight years of agricultural development and breeding progress. Plus, the forthcoming changes create a slew of new questions about implementation and hurdles to compliance that regulators and others are not thinking about.
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Wisconsin Eyes 2027 Cannabis Legalization With New Democratic Legislature, Governor
Voters elected the party’s first government trifecta in 16 years, providing cannabis advocates optimism that policy reform is on the horizon.
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Pennsylvania Flips Senate, Secures Cannabis Legalization Trifecta
The state’s Democrats gained control of the upper chamber for the first time in more than three decades, paving the way to legalize adult-use cannabis.
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Idaho Safeguards Citizens’ Power to Legalize Cannabis, Puts Brakes on Legislative Amendment
Idaho voters blocked a constitutional amendment proposed by lawmakers that would have removed the ability of citizens to initiate ballot measures to legalize cannabis.
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Cannabis Legalization Prevails in Massachusetts; Repeal Question Soundly Defeated
Ten years after legalizing adult-use cannabis, the Bay State voters rejected a prohibitionist proposal, Question 8, which aimed to wipe out the industry.
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DEA Rules for Schedule III Medical Cannabis Registrants Pose Major Disruptions to State Programs
The agency granted federal registration to more than 900 of 7,000 priority applicants, forbidding them from doing business with non-registered entities.
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8 Strategies to Boost 420 and 710 Revenue and Post-Holiday Benefits
MWG Holdings has grown cannabis-holiday sales revenue for four consecutive years across its dispensaries, crediting a ‘time-tested playbook.’ Here, MWG CEO Tom Sheridan shares the strategies that led to MWG’s growth, from planning early and operational discipline to customer-focused loyalty efforts and embracing technology, such as self-checkout and AI tools.
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California Harvest Preview: A Complex ‘Croptober’ Meets Soft Prices
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Spherex Acquires 2 Colorado Cultivation Facilities From Cannabist to Become Vertically Integrated
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Vireo Growth Announces Financing for New York, Florida Cultivation Facilities
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Industry Headlines
Illinois Cannabis Workers Win Decertification Election to Oust UFCW Union Bosses
November 5, 2026
Texas Hemp Business Council Provides Statement on 2026 Election Results
November 5, 2026
Organigram to Acquire Aurora, Establish a Global Cannabis Leader
November 4, 2026
FLUENT Corp. Announces Amendment to Senior Secured Credit Agreement
November 4, 2026
Planet 13 Receives DEA Registrations for All 34 Florida Dispensaries
November 4, 2026
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Tomorrow in Cannabis
What’s in Your Vape Cart in 2026?
Recent studies showing heavy metal contamination in cannabis vape carts illustrate the need for additional testing and regulatory guidelines.
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Texas Hemp Policy Is at a Crossroads; Voters Should Pay Attention (Opinion)
October 27, 2026
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Data Breaches Could Cost Your Business Millions
October 9, 2026
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Is Sulfur Deficiency Stalling Your Cannabis Crop?
October 5, 2026
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The Importance of Water and Soil Tests in Cannabis, Hemp Cultivation
September 29, 2026
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California Harvest Preview: A Complex ‘Croptober’ Meets Soft Prices
Spherex logo featuring geometric hexagon with nested 'S' symbol and tagline 'The science of feeling good'
Spherex Acquires 2 Colorado Cultivation Facilities From Cannabist to Become Vertically Integrated
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Vireo Growth Announces Financing for New York, Florida Cultivation Facilities
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Cannabis Rescheduling
New Schedule III Registration Portal’s Opening Leads CBT’s Top Stories in October
The new application process is for state-licensed medical cannabis manufacturers, distributors and testing laboratories.
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US Rep. Lays Out Plan to Avert Federal Hemp THC Product Ban After Midterms
October 27, 2026
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UPS Updates Hemp, Hemp-Derivatives Shipping Policies Around Federal Ban
October 20, 2026
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NC Adults Back Cannabis Legalization as State Tees Up 2027 Reform
October 16, 2026
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Cannabis Rescheduling Process Remains Sidelined, DEA Judge Orders New Replies
October 14, 2026