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Texas THC Ban Is Now in Effect, and Police Say Possession Could Be a Felony
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Texas THC Ban Is Now in Effect, and Police Say Possession Could Be a Felony

Texas flipped the switch on its THC ban, and now the big question is how police will actually enforce it.

Aug 7, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Senators Move to Delay the Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban, and 35 State AGs Fight Back
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Senators Move to Delay the Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban, and 35 State AGs Fight Back

A federal ban on intoxicating hemp products is set to hit this November, and Washington is now split over whether to hold it back. Some senators want ...

Aug 6, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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New York Clears the Way for Small Cannabis Growers to Sell at Farmers' Markets
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New York Clears the Way for Small Cannabis Growers to Sell at Farmers' Markets

New York just handed its smallest cannabis operators a real shot at reaching customers. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill on Thursday that lets marijuan...

Aug 6, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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Rhode Island Refunds Cannabis License Fees and Restarts Its Licensing Process
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Rhode Island Refunds Cannabis License Fees and Restarts Its Licensing Process

Rhode Island is hitting the reset button on its cannabis retail rollout, and 75 would-be shop owners are getting their money back in the process.

Jul 27, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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THC Drinks Are Coming to Lollapalooza for the First Time
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THC Drinks Are Coming to Lollapalooza for the First Time

Cannabis just landed one of the biggest stages in live music. For the first time ever, Lollapalooza will serve infused THC beverages, giving fans a ne...

Jul 25, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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