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Massachusetts Suspends Cannabis Lab Over “Suspicious” Testing Results

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Boston, MA — The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has ordered Assured Testing Laboratories to cease operations after identifying what officials called “suspicious patterns” in the lab’s yeast and mold test results, MJBizDaily reports. According to state data, Assured Testing Laboratories reported only 10 failures out of 17,565 samples for excessive yeast and mold — […]

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Jefferson County Companies Sue Kentucky Over Medical Cannabis Licensing Process

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Louisville, KY — A group of Jefferson County-based medical cannabis companies has filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky and former Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) Executive Director Sam Flynn, alleging that the state’s licensing rollout is unconstitutional, the Courier-Journal reports. The lawsuit, filed by investors who were denied licenses during the 2024 lottery,

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House Approves VA Budget Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis and Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans

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Washington, D.C. — In a landmark move, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a $453 billion budget bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that includes major reforms in veterans’ healthcare access—specifically, allowing VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis in states where it is legal and preparing the agency for the integration of

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Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Expands State’s Medical Program

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has vetoed a controversial proposal that would have banned all hemp-derived THC products in the state, effectively preserving Texas’s thriving hemp industry. The veto, delivered just ahead of the deadline, ends a monthslong push led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) to crack down on intoxicating hemp products. Senate Bill

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Maryland Governor Pardons Nearly 7,000 More Convictions, Expands Equity Initiatives

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced during a Juneteenth address, that his administration is issuing pardons for nearly 7,000 individuals previously convicted of low-level offenses. The move builds on last year’s sweeping action in which the governor pardoned more than 175,000 convictions, impacting approximately 100,000 people. The latest wave of pardons reaffirms Moore’s commitment to

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Mississippi AG Says Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Are Banned Under State Law

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In a recent letter to Mississippi state Rep. Lee Yancey (R), Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R) clarified that intoxicating hemp-derived products not explicitly approved by the FDA are considered prohibited under Mississippi’s Uniform Controlled Substances Law. The statement adds new layers of complexity to the legal status of hemp products in the state, particularly those

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RAW Rolling Papers Founder Acquires High Times Brand in $3.5M Deal

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Josh Kesselman, the founder of RAW Rolling Papers, has co-purchased the iconic High Times brand in a $3.5 million all-cash transaction, marking a bold new chapter for one of the most recognizable names in counterculture media. The deal, completed alongside former High Times co-owner Matt Stang, includes the acquisition of the High Times magazine, the

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Chicago Police End Vehicle Searches Based Solely on Odor

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The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has officially adopted a significant policy shift that prevents officers from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of raw plant material. The decision, reported by WTTW, comes in response to a long-standing legal battle and marks a notable change in law enforcement protocol for the city. The revised policy

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Oregon Senate Approves Bill Targeting Landowners Linked to Illegal Cannabis Grows

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The Oregon Senate has passed a bill that would increase penalties for landowners who knowingly allow illegal cannabis cultivation on their property, KPIC reports. The legislation would also eliminate special tax assessments for properties involved in unlicensed cannabis activity. These assessments typically help fund infrastructure projects benefiting the assessed properties. Under the proposed law, landowners

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North Carolina Advances Bill to Ban Synthetic Hemp and Regulate THC Edibles

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A new proposal in North Carolina aimed at banning synthetic hemp products and limiting the sale of THC-infused beverages and edibles to adults over 21 is rapidly advancing through the state Senate, WRAL reports. The legislation passed two Senate committees with bipartisan support and is now headed to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further review.

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