30

Jul

News, Hemp

FDA Chief Warns Cannabis Products Like Delta-8 May Cause Heart Issues, Psychosis

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The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration didn’t mince words this week: cannabis products might be doing more harm than people think. In a blunt exchange with the…

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29

Jul

News, Hemp

Texas Lawmaker Pushes Hemp Ban While Governor Urges Caution on THC Crackdown

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A new bill aimed at banning all hemp products with any trace of THC has been filed in the Texas House, setting up a political clash as Governor Greg Abbott…

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27

Jul

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Rhode Island Hits Pause on New Hemp Retail Licenses Amid THC Drink Sales Concerns

Amelia Brooks0 Comments

Ten hopeful entrepreneurs are stuck in limbo this summer. Their applications for hemp retail licences are sitting in a bureaucratic holding pattern, with no clear landing in sight. Why? A…

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26

Jul

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Rand Paul Draws Line Over Hemp Ban in Spending Bill Battle

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A fight over hemp is throwing a wrench into Capitol Hill’s budget machinery, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) threatening to block a major agriculture spending bill unless a controversial ban…

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12

May

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Illinois Marijuana Social Equity Business Owners Press Lawmakers For More Aid And Less Regulation

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Social equity cannabis business owners in Illinois are speaking out, urging state lawmakers to provide more financial support and ease burdensome regulations to ensure their survival in the booming cannabis…

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12

May

News, Hemp

Florida Lawmakers Again Fail to Pass Hemp Regulations

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As Florida's legislative session wrapped up this week, once again, lawmakers failed to address the pressing need for regulation in the hemp industry. While there is broad consensus that the…

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11

May

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Bills To Set Tighter Controls On Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products

Amelia Brooks0 Comments

Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing forward with new bills aimed at tightening regulations on hemp-derived intoxicating products. These items, often found in gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores, have been…

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21

Apr

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Texas Hemp Farmers Warn New Bill Could Shatter State’s Hemp Industry

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Farmers say the new Texas bill targeting intoxicating cannabinoids could destroy the state’s growing hemp industry, making it difficult for them to turn a profit. Andrew Hill, an experienced hemp…

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21

Mar

News, Hemp

Edible Arrangements Parent Makes a Bold Pivot into Hemp Edibles Market

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The company famous for turning pineapple slices into roses is now slicing into an entirely new industry. Edible Brands, the parent company of Edible Arrangements, is officially stepping into the…

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