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Congress’ Harris Rider Starves DC’s Economy—Cannabis Could Save It (Opinion) 

As Washington faces fiscal constraints, unlocking the district’s adult-use cannabis program from the federal rider would bolster revenue.

Florida Bill to Restrict, Regulate Hemp Products Advances to Senate Floor

The legislation would prohibit synthetic cannabinoids, require comprehensive testing and restrict where products can be sold.

Gold Flora Files for Receivership, to Sell Off California Assets

The vertically integrated cannabis operator with 16 dispensaries and $100 million in revenue will shut down its business.

Curaleaf’s New Hemp THC Energy Drink Hits Market

The cannabis company introduced Select FormulaX, an innovative category to the hemp beverage space, for those seeking an uplifting and focused experience.

Aurora Cannabis Recognized for Executive Gender Diversity

The Canadian cannabis company is an honoree in the Globe and Mail’s 2025 Report on Business magazine’s sixth annual Women Lead Here list.

Planet 13 Opens 31st Florida Dispensary in Port Richey

The cannabis company is hosting a grand opening at its new retail facility in the Tampa Bay region.

Revisiting Gonzalez in the Face of a Potential Circuit Split

There are four active appeals challenging trial court decisions holding that the dormant Commerce Clause does not apply to state cannabis license preferences.

U.S. Hemp Roundtable Partners with BlueCheck to Ensure Meaningful Age Verification for Legitimate Online Adult Hemp Sales

Establishing meaningful age verification through services like BlueCheck signals to policymakers the hemp industry is serious about keeping adult hemp products out of the hands of minors.

2025 Legalization Forecast, Texas THC Ban, Idaho Medical Bill Lead CBT’s Top Stories in March

A legislative and political breakdown of a dozen states that could enact reform this year led Cannabis Business Times’ most-read articles this month.

New Hampshire House Passes 2nd Adult-Use Legalization Bill This Session

The legislation would legalize cannabis for those 21 and older without establishing a commercial market for cultivation and sales.

California Cannabis Operators Association Backs Bill to Halt Excise Tax Hike

The CaCOA urged the immediate passage of Assembly Bill 564, sponsored by Assembly Member Matt Haney.

Drying and Curing Cannabis: A 2025 Update

If you can smell cannabis in your drying and curing rooms, you are losing flavor.

California’s Top Cannabis Regulator Suggests Governor Has Little to Do With Tax Increase

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed the state’s upcoming excise tax increase on cannabis sales in 2022 and signed legislation that ensued.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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