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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) kicks off hearings today that could reshape federal #cannabis policy for years to come. Wondering what the hearings mean — and what comes next? Here’s what you should know. greenstate.com/news/dea-cann…
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On June 29, the DEA will hold an administrative hearing to discuss whether all cannabis should be reclassified. However, it appears the proceedings will be fairly one-sided, as all participants seem to be anti-weed. greenstate.com/news/dea-cann…
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The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that simply consuming #cannabis does not automatically disqualify someone from owning firearms, in a case that saw an unlikely alliance between the ACLU, the NRA, and NORML. greenstate.com/news/supreme-…
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Hemp has become a major industry across the country, but a law set to take effect in November could see most hemp-based products banned. Now, the Trump administration is again urging Congress to act. greenstate.com/news/trump-ad…
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As legal #cannabis has matured, strain naming has evolved from underground shorthand into a full-scale branding strategy. Brands are competing for attention, and unforgettable, high-key ridiculous names have become part of the sell. greenstate.com/explained/wee…
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#Cannabis advocates celebrated when the Trump administration moved to reschedule state-licensed medical marijuana. Many anticipated legal challenges, which arrived this week when a lawsuit seeking to block the change was filed in federal court. greenstate.com/news/cannabis…
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The race to rip the most blinkers may be coming to an end - at least in California. Lawmakers are debating a bill that would effectively ban gamified vapes, levying hefty fines on those who defy. Read more in the latest from @davidrdowns greenstate.com/news/californ…
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The #cannabis industry can be challenging, even more so for people of color. Find out why many Black operators are struggling—and what they need to succeed—in this piece from Amber Dorsey. greenstate.com/equity/black-…
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The registration portal for state-licensed cannabis companies is open, allowing operators to potentially benefit from rescheduling. Trulieve has announced it has already submitted its application, but one attorney warns businesses to take their time. greenstate.com/news/dea-cann…
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DEA registrations, TSA rules, DOT regulations - what does Schedule III really mean? We spoke with experts to answer burning cannabis rescheduling questions - read more now on GreenState. greenstate.com/news/cannabis…
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The next steps to cannabis reform are reportedly coming together - but it may not be what we think. In response to recent news, a WH press official shied away from confirming rescheduling was on track, focusing instead on medical marijuana research. greenstate.com/news/white-ho…
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