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Legislation and Regulation
US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to Federal Employment, Security Clearances
The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Assist Cannabis Businesses in Getting Insurance
The bipartisan legislation aims to shield insurance companies that serve the cannabis industry from federal prosecution and liability.
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Colorado Wrote the Cannabis Rulebook; It's Writing the AI Rulebook Next
Colorado wrote the cannabis licensing template that other states copied. Its new AI law is now trailblazing another regulatory path for the industry.
What’s causing your cannabis inventory variance?
What’s causing your cannabis inventory variance?
Discover 5 ways cannabis retailers can connect video, POS, and inventory data to uncover discrepancies faster, reduce shrink, and stay audit-ready.
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Opening the Door to Social Consumption: Massachusetts’ Next Chapter in Cannabis Regulation
The state’s regulations are here, but the rollout largely depends on municipal and operational barriers that may slow or frustrate implementation.
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Where Are We on Cannabis Rescheduling? It’s Been Months Since the US Attorney General’s April 2026 Order
There’s been no transparency about the applications of those seeking DEA registration. The IRS/Treasury has provided no guidance about what to do regarding §280E on those federal tax returns – even though, in April, the feds promised it would be forthcoming.
Illicit cannabis plants found during a California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) operation in unincorporated Los Angeles County in May 2026.
Should Cannabis Tax Revenue Motivate Law Enforcement? California Says Yes
The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association highlighted the need to continue crackdowns on illicit operations to bolster state tax revenues.
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Cannabis Worker, 46, Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances in California
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The Flavor Labs Don’t Measure: What is Terpene Testing Missing?
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Tilray Expands Cannabis Cultivation Capacity in Canada, Europe to Meet International Demand
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Industry Headlines
Smiling Bud Cannabis Manufacturing Workers Vote to Join UFCW Local 360
September 18, 2026
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorses No on 8: Stop the Repeal Campaign
September 18, 2026
Ohio Dispensary Reopens After Regulators Investigate Adverse Health Events
September 17, 2026
TerrAscend Acquires Aunt Mary’s Dispensary, Strengthens Leadership Position in New Jersey
September 17, 2026
Aurora Cannabis Provides Business Update
September 16, 2026
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Cannabis Business Times’ interactive legislative map is another tool to help cultivators quickly navigate state cannabis laws and find news relevant to their markets.
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29 More Days Isn't a Business Plan (Opinion)
The one-month reprieve on the impending ban on many hemp products doesn't give small businesses enough time to make the decisions required to keep their companies running. Dylan Raap, CEO and founder of cannabis and hemp business Upstate Elevator, asks Congress to ‘tell us what the rules are and give us enough runway to live by them.’
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The Massive Financial Penalty of Ignoring Microbial Risk in Cannabis Production
August 19, 2026
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Time Is Running Out to Protect US Cannabis Seed and Genetics Industry
August 12, 2026
Figure 1: Low fertility during propagation can result in transplants stalling during early stages of production, resulting in slower crop maturity.
Is Your Propagation-to-Post-Prop Fertility Transition Stalling Your Cannabis Crops?
August 2, 2026
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What to Know About Solubility, Bioavailability When Bringing Cannabis Topicals, Bath Bombs to Market
July 30, 2026
Cultivation
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Cannabis Worker, 46, Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances in California
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The Flavor Labs Don’t Measure: What is Terpene Testing Missing?
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Tilray Expands Cannabis Cultivation Capacity in Canada, Europe to Meet International Demand
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Michigan Cannabis Retailer Closes 5 Dispensaries, Citing New Tax Burden
Higher Love Cannabis Co. is consolidating its retail operations to four stores in the Upper Peninsula after the state implemented a new 24% tax earlier this year.
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Senate Votes to Delay Intoxicating Hemp THC Product Ban, Keep Delta-8 THC on Shelves Longer
August 10, 2026
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Senate Fails to Advance 2026 Farm Bill; What It Means for Hemp
August 7, 2026
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Beyond Terpenes: The Emerging Science of Cannabis Flavor
August 7, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., speaking in support of his amendment on Aug. 5 on the Senate floor.
US Senators Aim to Keep Hemp THC Product Ban on Schedule, Despite White House Pressure
August 6, 2026