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Texas' hemp policy is at a crossroads in the Nov. 3 election, @TexasHempBiz's Cynthia Cabrera argues. "Lawmakers should recognize that supporting sensible regulation rather than prohibition can be consistent with the views of their own constituents." cannabisbusinesstimes.com/he…

Michigan's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor promised to "soon" introduce legislation that would suspend the state’s 24% cannabis wholesale tax for 12 months. “The problems with that were clear." cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us…

The cannabis rescheduling process will remain on hold until at least Nov. 5, after the DEA's chief administrative law judge granted one prohibitionist motion (allowing briefs on a GAO report) and denied another (rejecting new testimony and evidence). cannabisbusinesstimes.com/ca…

The DEA told an administrative law judge to reject an anti-rescheduling request to reopen the cannabis hearing process because prohibitionists are not entitled to a “second bite at the apple," calling it an "obvious fishing expedition." cannabisbusinesstimes.com/ca…

Opposition to a prohibitionist ballot question in Massachusetts continues to mount as the anti-cannabis proposal faces likely defeat. "Going backward makes absolutely no sense.” cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us…

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"How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market?" M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking in entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential for an exit. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/to…

North Carolina lawmakers who have opposed cannabis reform proposals for several years now remain at odds with their constituents, who continue to overwhelmingly support legalization over prohibition, according to a new poll. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us…

The words “expedited hearing” are losing their grip on the cannabis rescheduling process, as the judge assigned to the task entertains reopening the proceedings “for limited discovery and testimony” at the demand of prohibitionist parties. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/ca…

The DEA did not argue against allowing a GAO report on its scheduling policies into the cannabis rescheduling hearing record, but the agency objected to a prohibitionist motion to hold additional briefing, which would further delay the Sch. III process. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/ca…

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released an opinion informing state lawmakers that he believes federal cannabis rescheduling will “likely have a negligible impact” on the state’s medical cannabis program. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us…

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Data-security gaps can put medical cannabis patient & employee records at risk, leaving your business holding the bag for a costly settlement, even if it wasn't your fault. The legal team at @FrantzWardLLP provides 6 takeaways for operators to consider. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/co…

California cannabis regulators embargoed 390 pounds of his product over labeling issues 17 months ago, but Aiden Rafii has dug in his heels, fighting a subsequent DCC destruction order despite ‘untenable’ circumstances providing no clear route to appeal. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/bu…

High plant counts and fair weather point to a BIG "Croptober" with soft prices in California, CBT contributor and award-winning journalist @davidrdowns writes in his 2026 Harvest Preview. "It’s looking like a fantastic crop with lots of stellar batches." cannabisbusinesstimes.com/to…

A U.S. congresswoman joined the fight to keep cannabis legal in Massachusetts, urging a "No" vote on Question 8. “Cannabis legalization and regulation is positive for small businesses, local communities and restorative justice." cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us…

Is Sulfur Deficiency Stalling Your Cannabis Crop? Often overlooked in cannabis nutrient programs, sulfur plays a key role in plant growth, terpene production and disease management. Learn how to identify and address common causes of sulfur deficiency. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/to…

The DEA’s Diversion Control Division launched its new application process for medical cannabis manufacturers, distributors and labs to register as Schedule III businesses after its online management tool had been listed as "coming soon" for past 5 months. cannabisbusinesstimes.com/ca…