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Louisiana judge dismisses Hemp lawsuit, but products remain protected with TRO Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 A Louisiana district judge Wednesday dismissed one lawsuit seeking to protect adult consumable hemp products that can create a "high". But a temporary restraining order from a second lawsuit remains in place that prevents regulators from

Virginia parents rejoice as Hemp law changes bring relief to their families Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 RICHMOND - Governor Glen Youngkin (R - Virginia) has amended a hotly-debated hemp regulation bill to allow for the use of therapeutic products some Virginia families rely on for medical reasons. Some in the Virginia hemp industry see the ch

International Hemp seeing significant Industrial Hemp market growth as it develops new genetics Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 DENVER - International Hemp, a global leader in the production and distribution of certified industrial hemp seed, is seeing its third year of 100% sales growth in North America. International Hemp’s genetics have been o

Renowned Cannabis breeder sues company over termination Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 Cannabis breeder Christopher Lynch alleges that he was fired from his job at Node Labs due to his struggles with Parkinson’s. One of the most influential marijuana breeders in the world has filed a lawsuit against a cannabis company, alleging that he lost his

Renowned Cannabis breeder sues company over termination Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 Cannabis breeder Christopher Lynch alleges that he was fired from his job at Node Labs due to his struggles with Parkinson’s. One of the most influential marijuana breeders in the world has filed a lawsuit against a cannabis company, alleging that he lost his

Rewritten Medical Marijuana bill voted down in Georgia Senate Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 The Georgia Senate narrowly defeated a late effort to give Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper authority over the state’s fledgling medical marijuana program. The effort was made in a hastily rewritten bill that would have authorized up to 20 productio

Cannabis Company sues state over inspection report Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 SIOUX FALLS - The state of South Dakota is facing a new lawsuit, stemming from an inspection that shut down a portion of a medical marijuana business. The lawsuit, filed by 605 Cannabis Cultivation and the makers of Badlands Products, alleges misapplication of the

Washington could become 3rd state to ban pre-employment Cannabis tests Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 For people using a legal substance, locking them out of jobs based on a pre-employment test is just plain unfair. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A bill passed by Washington’s House of Representatives on Wednesday aims to make Washington the third U.S.

Ben & Jerry's founder takes on criminal justice reform with new Cannabis non-profit Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 BEN’S BEST BLNZ or B3 is a non-profit cannabis company launched by Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s with an advocacy edge. Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s announced BEN’S BEST BLNZ (B3)—a registered non-profit cannabis company with an entirely

Death penalty for man who brutally stabbed Hemp store employee Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 A convicted killer will pay the ultimate price for stabbing a hemp store clerk in North Carolina last year. Charles Michael Haywood, 22, appeared before a judge on Monday, March 27, and will be charged with capital murder for the fatal stabbing of a wom

Alberta producers can now provide retailers with Cannabis samples Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 Cannabis representatives may provide up to 3.5 grams of dried cannabis, or equivalency, as sample product. Alberta cannabis retailers can now try before they buy. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) recently announced that cannabis representat

Marijuana sales tax issues unresolved as Missouri voters head to the polls next week Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 There are disagreements about whether or not cities and counties can "stack" the taxes. INDEPENDENCE - As voters in Missouri head to the polls a week from today, many will decide on whether or not to add a 3% local tax to recreatio

New law could increase taxes on Marijuana sales in Montana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 BILLINGS - In the state legislature cannabis is once again taking center stage. This year, a proposed bill is seeking to undo almost all of the policy changes that were voted into effect by Montanans. It has been an interesting journey when it comes to the

Husker team develops revolutionary Hemp-based masonry blocks Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 New mix meets basic construction standards, offers increased sustainability over traditional blocks. A University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering research team has developed a plant-based mixture for concrete masonry blocks that are environment

Red Bank ready to make it harder to open legal Weed Stores Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 RED BANK - Nearly two years after the borough legalized the sale and manufacturing of marijuana within its boundaries, the Borough Council is proposing to change its rules regarding where cannabis businesses can be established and how many cannabis business

Big Test for the Cannabis Industry is coming Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 Could a multi-state operator finally list on a top North American exchange? One of the biggest hurdles for multi-state marijuana companies today is that they can't trade on a major stock exchange due to the U.S. ban on the drug. But a report last week from the industry w

Austin-based Medical Marijuana operator opens first Texas dispensary Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 AUSTIN - An Austin-based medical marijuana operator opened its first Texas dispensary in Southeast Austin. Goodblend's open doors makes it one of three retail dispensaries in the state. "Many Texans if you ask them don’t know that it’s legal, and

California's Cannabis black market thrives despite legalization Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 Los Angeles - Omar Buddakey emerges from a nondescript building in Los Angeles with a joint in his hand. Five years after cannabis was legalized in California, black market transactions like this one -- where no one pays any taxes, and the product is n