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Virginia Democrats Renew Fight With Governor Over Cannabis Sales

State lawmakers reintroduced legislation to set up a commercial adult-use program despite expecting another veto from Gov. Glenn Younkin.

Federal Court Rules Virginia’s Total THC Hemp Regulations Supersede 2018 Farm Bill

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that federal law does not preempt the state’s regulations, including a milligram cap on hemp products.

Interlocutory Appeal Could Derail Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing

New evidence prompted rescheduling advocates’ second effort to oust the DEA from the hearing; if relief is denied, they will seek the appeal.

6 Cannabis Industry Legal Cases, Policy Reforms and Trends to Watch in 2025

2024 was another busy and interesting year of legal and political developments for cannabis. Here are some key issues and must-watch cases for the year ahead.

Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns; Adult-Use Sales Launch Date Still Unknown

Charlene Briner, the Office of Cannabis Management’s interim director, is stepping down as adult-use regulations remain unfinalized.

Wisconsin Governor Proposes Allowing Citizen-Initiated Ballot Measure to Legalize Cannabis

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is including the proposal in his state budget as Republican state lawmakers continue to lock horns on medical cannabis reform.

Delaware’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns Amid Adult-Use Rollout

Rob Coupe, whose public service career spans 40 years, stepped down two weeks after awarding dispensary licenses but before the state’s sales launch.

New York’s Medical Cannabis Sales Figures Go Unsung in 2024

The state’s 32 medical cannabis dispensaries eclipsed nine figures for the year, pushing the state’s combined sales total close to $1 billion for 2024 alone.

California Cannabis Operators Face New Obstacles in 2025 as Governor Touts Seizures

Gavin Newsom called an operation in East Oakland ‘proof’ of the state’s dedication to regulated businesses, but licensing hurdles and tax hikes persist.

Top 10 Articles of 2024: Farm Bill, Ohio Legalization, Rescheduling Lead CBT’s Coverage

Here’s a roundup of Cannabis Business Times’ most-viewed stories that readers did not want to miss out on from the past year.

3 Questions to Ask When Diagnosing Cannabis Plant Health Issues

Knowing the pattern, distribution, and timeline of a problem can guide you to the proper solution.

Cannabis’s Cybersecurity Threat

As ransomware attacks have spiked, and following Stiiizy’s recent data breach, cannabis businesses’ vulnerability has become more conspicuous. Here’s what cannabis professionals can do to protect their data.

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