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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.
Washington cannabis bills are moving early and this is where the real rules get written
Washington cannabis bills are moving fast in committee, including proposals tied to licensing economics and event permitting. These early session updates signal where rules may tighten or open before national headlines catch up.
Virginia is already legal to possess, but retail sales are the real needle mover
Virginia already allows adult possession, but regulated retail sales are the real market unlock. Here is what the advancing bills signal and why early operators and service providers should prepare now.
Washington cannabis bills are moving early and operators should care
Washington cannabis bills are moving early, and the themes are clear: testing oversight, supply controls, home grow, and new access concepts. Here is what operators should watch and how to stay ready as rules shift.
CBD still has no clear rules of the road and that is a real business problem
CBD is everywhere, but the rules are still inconsistent across states. A proposed federal framework could reduce “gotcha” compliance risk, stabilize supply chains, and open more mainstream retail lanes.
A new federal hemp bill could reshape where adults buy THC adjacent products
Congress is weighing a bipartisan bill that would allow regulated 21 plus sales of consumable hemp products like gummies, drinks, and inhalables. Here is what it could change for compliance, enforcement, and competition with licensed cannabis.
Federal CBD rules are finally on the table and the hemp market will feel it
A bipartisan House proposal would bring federal FDA rules to CBD and certain hemp derived products, replacing today’s patchwork. Here is what it means for labeling, testing, distribution, and competition with licensed cannabis.
Regulatory Tightening Could Redefine Competition Between Hemp THC and Cannabis
Regulatory tightening around hemp THC could reshape competition with regulated cannabis. As rules change, demand, distribution, and compliance costs will shift across the market.
Texas Is a Massive Upside Market, But Hemp THC Policy Will Decide the Winners
Texas has massive cannabis upside, but policy around hemp derived THC will decide who captures market share. Competition and enforcement will shape how demand shifts as the medical program expands.
Republican Divisions on Hemp THC Rules Could Reshape Competition
Competing Republican proposals aim to regulate hemp THC through limits, labeling, age restrictions, and testing. The outcome could reshape competition between hemp and regulated cannabis markets.
Florida’s Adult Use Proposal Could Reshape Cannabis Licensing and Competition
Florida lawmakers are considering an adult use cannabis proposal that would break up vertically integrated licenses and expand market participation. The move could reshape competition, licensing strategy, and business models in one of the country’s largest potential markets.
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The bipartisan CLAIM Act would protect insurers, brokers, and agents from federal penalties solely for serving state legal cannabis businesses. The proposal could encourage greater carrier participation while leaving underwriting decisions, state regulation, pricing, exclusions, and coverage terms in the hands of insurers.