Cannabis News

The Senate has been actively working on passing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a crucial piece of legislation that aims to address the banking issues faced by the cannabis industry. Despite some setbacks and disagreements, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Jeff Merkley remain optimistic about the bill’s prospects. In this […]

The Maryland Hemp Coalition, along with hemp farmers and business owners, has filed a lawsuit against state officials over a new licensing process they claim is discriminatory and monopolized. The lawsuit challenges provisions in the state’s adult-use cannabis law and details surrounding the licensing process, leading to the closure of hemp businesses. The lawsuit targets

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) recently approved a conditional license for the first independent cannabis consumption lounge, signaling the imminent opening of social-use cannabis lounges in the fall. La Lounge, LLC, owned by a diverse group, plans to build the lounge in Clark County, along with a restaurant, although the exact location remains undisclosed.

In a bid to safeguard children from harmful hemp products, Florida authorities recently completed “Operation Kandy Krush,” a comprehensive effort to eradicate edible hemp items that resembled popular candies.  Operation Kandy Krush: Operation Kandy Krush was an extensive hemp inspection sweep conducted by Florida officials. Its mission was to identify and eliminate hemp products specifically