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The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys is asking voters to reject the cannabis legalization amendment appearing on November ballots.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will be banning hemp and hemp-derived products in pet food, animal feed, and supplements starting November 1. 

A Nevada testing lab will face disciplinary action for violations including passing samples tainted by microbial contaminants after the Cannabis Compliance Board voted unanimously to reject its motion to dismiss.

Rick Stewart, the Libertarian gubernatorial candidate in Iowa, called out Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) in a recent campaign ad over her position against cannabis legalization. 

Canopy Growth Corporation announced it will divest itself of its Canadian retail cannabis operations as it takes steps to continued growth as a consumer packaged goods company. 

New York received more than 900 applications for its first round of retail adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses, of which there are 150 available. 

The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled last week to allow the state’s adult-use cannabis legalization question to appear on November ballots.

In less than a decade, the cannabis industry has gone from seeing a worldwide blanket prohibition of the plant to today, where new and exciting cannabis opportunities can be found across the globe.

Australian regulators issued 73 citations totaling nearly AUD$1 million to medical cannabis companies that claimed their products could treat serious medical conditions.

Hempcrete, a carbon-sequestering fibrous insulation material made from hemp stalk hurds and lime, has been approved for the U.S. residential building code utilized by 49 out of 50 states.

If Missouri voters approve legalization this November, the state’s adult-use cannabis industry could generate between $250 million and $300 million in sales during its first few years.

A South Carolina hemp cultivator is suing several state agencies for allegedly denying his due process when destroying unregistered crops they found during a check on his property.

Few individuals in Oregon are utilizing the free addiction help services available under the state’s new drug decriminalization law.

The Georgia Commission for Access to Medical Cannabis recently awarded two cannabis industry licenses following delays due to claims that the selection process was unfair and arbitrary.

Michigan State Police have not made any additional statements regarding the decision to halt cannabis blood testing after discovering a pattern of false positives for THC which could affect more than 3,000 cases.

Guam regulators awarded two “responsible official” cannabis identification cards today. They are the island territory’s first adult-use cannabis industry credentials.

Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross last week announced the launch of his new smokable hemp product line.

Las Vegas city officials this week voted 5-1 in favor of allowing cannabis consumption lounges within city limits.

Canada will conduct a legislative review of its landmark cannabis legalization law, its first such review since cannabis became legal for adults nationwide in October 2018.

Denver city officials are set to consider making cannabis delivery licenses permanently exclusive to social equity applicants.

Lawmakers from Germany recently toured California cannabis businesses and spoke with advocates, regulators, and industry experts about lessons learned when creating a legal industry.

Florida officials are finally set to license the state’s first Black medical cannabis cultivator.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court voted unanimously to delay the state’s upcoming cannabis legalization ballot initiative.

While 19 states have opted to legalize adult-use cannabis, those states still cannot guarantee regular access to safe and regulated cannabis products thanks to controversial industry opt-out clauses for municipalities, towns, and counties.