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Mar 25
Virginia Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Bill, Again

Virginia Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Bill, Again Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin rejected the Democratic-passed legislation that aimed to provide adults 21 and older tested and regulated products.

Mar 25
New Report Reveals Texas Hemp Market Contributes $10 Billion to State Economy

New Report Reveals Texas Hemp Market Contributes $10 Billion to State Economy The Senate-passed THC ban threatens Texas’ hemp market that has fostered rising wages and job growth amid retail expansion, according to the report.

Mar 24
Maryland Governor, Legislative Leaders Agree on 33% Cannabis Tax Hike

Maryland Governor, Legislative Leaders Agree on 33% Cannabis Tax Hike Gov. Wes Moore hopes the budget agreement will generate $1 billion in new tax revenue, including roughly $39 million from the cannabis tax increase.

Mar 21
Resource Innovation Institute Announces Addition of Six New Members to Its Board of Directors

Resource Innovation Institute Announces Addition of Six New Members to Its Board of Directors Keith Coursin, Vonnie Estes, Patrick Hidder, Andrew Horowitz, Julia Kurnik, and Michael Yates join Board  to help guide RII’s public-private model for integrating CEA into the future of farming.

Mar 21
California Supreme Court Rescinds Appellate Decision That Blocked Cannabis Cultivator’s Use of Easement

California Supreme Court Rescinds Appellate Decision That Blocked Cannabis Cultivator’s Use of Easement The Supreme Court ‘de-published’ the appellate decision, allowing the cultivator to transport its cannabis over a neighbor’s land for distribution.

Mar 20
Aurora Cannabis Announces Breakthrough Discovery of Powdery Mildew Resistant Cultivars

Aurora Cannabis Announces Breakthrough Discovery of Powdery Mildew Resistant Cultivars The groundbreaking research at Aurora Coast, Aurora’s world-class research and development facility, sets a new standard in cannabis science.

Mar 20
Frank Mayer Unveils New Website Featuring Custom Digital Kiosk and Retail Display Solutions

Frank Mayer Unveils New Website Featuring Custom Digital Kiosk and Retail Display Solutions The revamped website showcases the company’s custom solutions for enterprise and growth-oriented brands.

Mar 20
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Hemp THC: ‘These People Are Not Good People,’ Senator Says

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Hemp THC: ‘These People Are Not Good People,’ Senator Says Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who supports the bill, said products with intoxicating hemp derivatives are ‘a poison in our public.’

Mar 20
Nebraska Attorney General Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to 104 Omaha Shops Selling THC Products

Nebraska Attorney General Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to 104 Omaha Shops Selling THC Products Mike Hilgers said he plans to pursue litigation and seek penalties to the full extent of the law for companies that don’t remove the products from their shelves.

Mar 19
Texas Lieutenant Governor ‘Carded’ at Compliant Austin-Based Hemp Retailer

Texas Lieutenant Governor ‘Carded’ at Compliant Austin-Based Hemp Retailer The Happy Cactus team asked Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his ID and refused to sell him products containing more than the allowable serving size.