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Browse our complete collection of cannabis and hemp insights below. This page brings together all published articles covering policy and regulation, business and economy, legal and justice, industry innovation, and culture and community. Each post is created to educate and inform operators and industry stakeholders by breaking down complex topics into clear, practical insights. Scroll down to explore the full library and stay informed on the issues shaping the industry.
Massachusetts Opens the Door to Social Cannabis Lounges With Clear Rules
Massachusetts has approved licensed social cannabis consumption lounges, opening a new experience driven category beyond traditional retail. The rules emphasize safety, equity, and responsible use while creating meaningful opportunities for new operators.
Aurora Cannabis Stock Rallies as Federal Rescheduling Headlines Drive Markets
Aurora Cannabis shares surged as federal rescheduling discussions renewed investor optimism. The rally highlights how regulatory expectations are currently the biggest driver in cannabis capital markets.
Stiiizy Expands Again With Acquisition of Twelve Former Gold Flora Stores
Stiiizy has acquired twelve former Gold Flora retail stores, bringing its total to sixty one locations. The expansion shows the companys confidence in the California market and highlights the importance of scale and strategy in a challenging retail landscape.
New Federal Seed Rule Could Reshape Cannabis Genetics and Push Breeding Underground
A new federal spending bill provision reclassifies cannabis seeds based on potential THC content, effectively banning most legal seed sales. Growers warn this change could push genetics underground, reduce diversity, and harm small breeders across the U.S.
Why Cannabis Consumption Lounges Could Become the Industry’s Next Major Growth Vertical
Cannabis consumption lounges are emerging as the next major industry growth vertical. With the right focus on compliance, safety, experience design, and education, operators can build long-term loyalty and unlock powerful new revenue streams.
Kansas Hemp Farmers Sound the Alarm as Federal Restrictions Threaten the Industry
Kansas hemp growers and processors warn that new federal restrictions targeting intoxicating hemp products threaten their investments and the state’s once-promising hemp industry. The upcoming changes could reshape rural economies and force businesses to rethink their strategy.
Federal Funding Deal Will Ban Most Hemp-Derived THC Beverages by Late 2026
A federal funding bill signed by President Donald Trump includes language banning most hemp-derived THC beverages after November 2026. The move threatens the booming “cannabis drink” category and forces beverage companies to prepare now for reformulation, pivoting, or shutdown.
How a Woman-Led Biotech Firm Is Advancing Cannabis Medicine
A woman-led biotech company is developing prescription-grade cannabinoid treatments for women’s health conditions like endometriosis. Their work aims to bring cannabis into mainstream medical and pharmaceutical channels — marking a breakthrough moment for both science and the cannabis industry.
Missouri Cracks Down on Hemp-Derived THC Beverages as Market Booms
Missouri regulators are preparing enforcement actions against the state’s booming hemp-derived THC beverage market, which is projected to grow 25% in 2025. As federal oversight remains unclear, Missouri joins other states in tightening control to protect consumers and ensure market integrity.
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Hemp derived THC beverages went on sale at Lollapalooza in Chicago, giving the category mainstream exposure at a major music festival before Illinois and federal rules tighten. The bigger lesson is that hemp THC beverages are gaining consumer traction, but age gates, event sales, product compliance, distribution, and the November federal deadline still create major uncertainty.