An updated iteration of the U.S. Farm Bill probably won’t show up for another year, once again leaving states struggling with hemp regulations on their own. Now, the list of stateside disputes is growing. California and New Jersey recently imposed sweeping bans, and Georgia rolled out its own set of …
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Arkansas cannabis campaign sues state over ballot measure rejection
The political campaign trying to get a ballot measure before Arkansas voters to expand the state’s medical marijuana program filed a lawsuit against officials this week after its initiative was ruled ineligible for the November election, alleging that the secretary of state used a subjective interpretation of law to disqualify …
The Daily Hit: September 30, 2024
The Daily Hit is a recap of the top financial news stories for Monday, September 30, 2024. On the Site Cannabis cafes get green light in California Governor Newsom signed the bill after his concerns about second-hand smoke were addressed. Read more here. Harris endorses federal marijuana legalization Harris: “I …
Story Cannabis CEO says investors still shy, despite rescheduling support from presidential candidates
The U.S. cannabis industry is poised for some historic gains with the upcoming presidential election, but that hasn’t translated into investor confidence or a leg up with capital raises, Jason Vedadi, the CEO of Arizona-based multistate operator Story Cannabis, told Green Market Report. Vedadi began the conversation by noting how …