RALEIGH, NC – North Carolina state lawmakers, in conjunction with a newly formed State Advisory Council on Cannabis, are engaged in complex deliberations over potential stricter regulations targeting the state’s burgeoning synthetic hemp and largely unregulated cannabis market. The market, frequently characterized by critics as a “wild west,” has prompted significant legislative attention due to…
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals is poised to make a significant decision for the local cannabis market, with a vote scheduled for July 10, 2025, regarding the proposed establishment of a new dispensary. The potential approval would pave the way for Southern Waves Dispensary to open its doors in California,…
BANGKOK – Tens of thousands of cannabis advocates and industry participants are preparing for a major demonstration, dubbed “Operation 7-7,” scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand. The rally signals escalating opposition to the government’s proposed reversal of its cannabis policy, which would reinstate the plant on the…
Canada’s burgeoning cannabis industry experienced a dynamic week in early July 2025, marked by significant corporate developments, crucial regulatory updates across several provinces, and ongoing discussions around national policy and enforcement. Financial reporting delays, strategic expansions, and shifts in provincial oversight dominated headlines, reflecting the sector’s continued evolution and the challenges and opportunities operators face…
The Canadian cannabis sector continued to navigate a complex landscape this past week, marked by significant developments in corporate finance, regulatory policy, Indigenous governance, and federal oversight leading up to July 5, 2025. Corporate and Financial Developments Several publicly traded companies provided updates impacting investors and the broader market. Christina Lake Cannabis announced a delay…
A recent report published via ACCESS Newswire on Morningstar on July 4, 2025, has ignited debate regarding the effectiveness of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in managing the complex landscape of cannabis regulation in the United States. The report levels significant criticism against the agency and, specifically, its Deputy Administrator Thomas Prevoznik, who heads the…
A recent report has leveled significant allegations against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), particularly targeting Deputy Administrator Thomas Prevoznik. The report claims the agency has allegedly failed in its duty to prevent contaminated cannabis products from entering state-regulated markets across the United States, leading to concerns that consumers are being exposed to potentially harmful substances….
PHUKET, Thailand – Authorities in Phuket conducted a sweeping operation on July 2, 2025, targeting cannabis businesses in the popular Cherng Talay neighborhood. The coordinated enforcement action resulted in the immediate closure of seven retail establishments found to be in significant violation of regulatory guidelines governing Thailand’s evolving cannabis industry. The operation underscores the government’s…
WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware is poised to make history with the official launch of its legal adult-use marijuana market, scheduled to commence on August 1, 2025. The announcement marks a pivotal moment for the state, establishing a regulated cannabis industry that officials anticipate will yield significant economic and social benefits. The date was confirmed by…
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – A new era for the hemp industry in Alabama commenced on July 1, 2025, as a comprehensive law, House Bill 445 (HB445), officially took effect, implementing stringent new regulations across the state. The legislation significantly curtails the availability of certain hemp-derived products, notably imposing a ban on the sale and possession of…
