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Lawmakers in South Dakota have reached a hemp legalization deal with Gov. Kristi Noem, who had promised to veto hemp reforms without having funds set aside for costs associated with the plan.

Medical cannabis caregivers in Michigan will lose the ability to transfer or sell products to licensed cannabis growers and/or processors on September 30.

The spreading COVID-19 coronavirus has now led to the postponement of multiple cannabis and hemp industry trade shows and other conferences.

Boston’s first cannabis dispensary licensed for adult-use sales has opened for business.

A former licensed cannabis cultivator in Salinas, California has agreed to a $1.1 million settlement for growing with an expired license and for exceeding their license’s maximum canopy size.

A recent Veterans Affairs memo confirmed that employees of the agency can still be fired for cannabis use, even if they live in states where it has been legalized for personal use.

A recent study examined CBD’s effectiveness against the neurotoxicity of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a molecule that has been considered as a potential culprit in severe pathological conditions such as cancer, strokes, and neurodegenerative diseases.

The DEA admitted in a recent report to Congress that state-wide cannabis legalization policies have overall reduced demand in the illicit cannabis market.

A San Diego testing lab said that nearly 80 percent of illicit cannabis vape cartridges it tested contain dangerously high levels of contaminants, including pesticides and lead.

Regulators in Washington state have warned cannabis companies away from home delivery options that claim to have found a loophole in state regulations, which specifically outlaw the commercial delivery of retail cannabis products.

Bruce Linton, the renowned former CEO of Canopy Growth, has launched a new company focusing on hemp and CBD investment opportunities.

Canopy Growth has shut down two cultivation sites, laying off 500 workers in its latest attempt to align the business with slow industry growth.

The launch of Maine’s adult-use cannabis marketplace has been delayed for likely several months, with some officials predicting the first shop will open its doors in June.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that the IRS faces “significant problems” due to the cash-only nature of the cannabis industry and urged lawmakers to address the issue “one way or another.”

Kentucky state Sen. Whitney Westerfield, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he would not give a pending medical cannabis bill its hearing until he is “OK with it.”

A cannabis conference and a sister conference focusing on psychedelics that were scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv, Israel have been postponed due to concerns about the spreading COVID-19 coronavirus.

MLB officials have announced that, while players are allowed to use cannabis in their personal lives, they are not allowed to partner with or accept sponsorships from cannabis companies.

Lawmakers in Florida’s House of Representatives have proposed capping THC at 10% for pediatric medical cannabis patients.

Hundreds of rejected medical cannabis applicants in Missouri have filed appeals against the state’s cannabis licensing process.

Nebraska activists including state Sen. Anna Wishart (D) are pushing again this year to put a medical cannabis legalization question on the November ballot.

Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed records from Weedmaps including information about its listed businesses in California, as well as the company’s ordering service, staff, investors, and accounting.

The coronavirus has now disrupted the CBD space after Expo West, the world’s largest natural products tradeshow, was canceled due to fears about a growing pandemic.

Cannabis activists in Ohio have submitted summary language to officials for a petition that would legalize adult-use language in the state.

A hearing in Connecticut yesterday gave state officials, agencies, and stakeholders a chance to weigh in about the state’s governor-backed legalization bill.