Virginia is on the cusp of establishing a regulated adult-use cannabis market, with legislative efforts aiming for a launch in the fall of 2026. This development follows years of legislative roadblocks and repeated vetoes from the previous administration, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to cannabis policy. The election of Governor Abigail Spanberger,…
DENVER, November 17, 2025 – In a significant development for the rapidly evolving cannabis sector, Safe Harbor Financial, a prominent fintech leader serving the regulated cannabis and hemp industries, today announced the launch of the cannabis industry’s first complete financial solutions platform. This groundbreaking offering aims to empower operators with greater clarity, control, and financial…
WASHINGTON D.C. – A sweeping federal ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, tucked into a government funding bill signed by President Donald Trump, is set to dramatically reshape the nation’s hemp industry. The new legislation, which takes effect in one year, replaces the existing 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight standard with a strict…
Michigan is actively defending its newly implemented 24% wholesale marijuana tax in court, asserting its constitutionality and compliance with existing cannabis laws. The state’s defense comes in response to a lawsuit filed by a prominent cannabis industry group, which claims the tax is an unconstitutional amendment to the voter-approved recreational marijuana law. The Legal Challenge:…
WASHINGTON D.C. – A crucial federal funding bill has passed a significant hurdle in the Senate, but it carries a provision that could effectively ban most intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products nationwide. This move, championed by lawmakers seeking to regulate the booming market, signals a potential seismic shift for an industry valued in the billions. The…
Cultivation employees at FRESH Cultivation’s Somerset, New Jersey facility have voted to unionize with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360. This marks the third FRESH Cannabis location in New Jersey to join the union, following previous successful organizing efforts at their Eatontown and Elizabeth dispensaries. The move signifies a growing trend of labor…
In a significant development for cannabis policy discussions, former White House officials have provided new insights into the federal rescheduling and pardon processes under the Biden administration. These revelations, detailed in a November 5, 2025, newsletter from Marijuana Moment, come as the broader cannabis landscape continues to evolve with ongoing legal battles, legislative efforts, and…
The cannabis landscape is a whirlwind of controversy and shifting legal terrain this week, with an anti-cannabis campaign in Massachusetts facing serious accusations of petition fraud, while other developments highlight the complex and often contentious nature of cannabis policy and regulation across the United States. Anti-Cannabis Campaign Accused of Petition Fraud In Massachusetts, advocates are…
Ottawa, ON – In the years following Canada’s legalization of recreational cannabis, new research indicates a notable decline in adolescent cannabis use. However, this positive trend is accompanied by evolving concerns, particularly the increasing implication of mental health issues and a shifting landscape of risk factors among young people. A comprehensive study, published in the…
Seven years after its legalization, Canada’s legal cannabis industry is increasingly viewed by the public not just as a regulated product, but as a vital engine for economic growth and innovation. New national polling data, notably from a survey commissioned by Organigram Global Inc. and conducted by Abacus Data, reveals widespread Canadian support for the…
