26

Jul

News, Hemp

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

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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

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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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20

Mar

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Texas Senate Passes Bill To Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products As New Poll Shows Voters Support Keeping Market Legal

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In a decisive vote, the Texas Senate has passed a bill that would ban consumable products derived from hemp containing any amount of THC, a move that could bring an…

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21

Feb

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New Hampshire House Passes GOP-Backed Marijuana Legalization Bill—But Sales Stay Illegal

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New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has narrowly approved a Republican-sponsored bill to legalize personal marijuana use and possession for adults over 21. However, selling cannabis would remain illegal, keeping the…

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21

Feb

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Air Force Warns Troops: Even Legal CBD and Hemp Products Are Off-Limits

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

A fresh warning from the U.S. Air Force has made it clear—servicemembers at Massachusetts' Hanscom Air Force Base and its surrounding properties must steer clear of not just marijuana but…

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