Minnesota Recreational Cannabis Sales Exceed $50 Million in First Six Months of Legal Market
Minnesota’s recreational cannabis market is evolving, having been legalized for adult use three years ago. Significant progress has been made, and top regulators anticipate a more established and stable market by the year’s end. Since the Office of Cannabis Management issued its first retail licenses in September, sales have surpassed $50 million for recreational cannabis, […]
Judge Approves Launch of Medicare THC and CBD Plan Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
The cannabis landscape is rapidly evolving, marked by significant legislative and regulatory developments across the United States. Recently, the White House convened a meeting to address cannabis policy, highlighting the growing importance of hemp CBD and THC products in healthcare. Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill permitting terminally ill patients to access medical cannabis […]
Florida and Mississippi Implement Voter Citizenship Checks, Legal Challenge Emerges in Sunshine State
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Recent legislative actions in Florida and Mississippi have introduced new measures requiring voter eligibility verification, coinciding with similar proposals at the national level that have stalled in Congress. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law on Wednesday requiring voters to provide evidence of citizenship, a provision that has already faced legal […]
DC Approves Cannabis Drinks Bill, Allowing Breweries and Distilleries to Create THC-Infused Beverages
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced a significant measure on Thursday that paves the way for cannabis-infused, nonalcoholic beverages. This legislation allows breweries and distilleries to collaborate with licensed cannabis manufacturers, provided they acquire new license endorsements to produce such drinks. Sales Limitations and Regulatory Framework However, consumers won’t find these beverages at their […]
Understanding Medical Marijuana in Mississippi: Key Facts and Insights
As more dispensaries for medical marijuana products open across Mississippi, numerous questions arise regarding the state’s medical cannabis program. While resources from the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Cannabis Patient Alliance provide valuable information, navigating these details can be cumbersome. This article aims to simplify key aspects of the medical cannabis landscape […]
Bluesky’s Mississippi Exit Sheds Light on Rising Costs of Age Verification Compliance
Bluesky’s recent decision to cease operations in Mississippi rather than comply with a new state social media law highlights the significant challenges that age verification requirements impose on smaller tech companies. In a blog post, Bluesky expressed, “Unlike tech giants with vast resources, we’re a small team focused on building decentralized social technology that puts […]
Cannabis Lab License Suspension Delays Medicine Distribution
The largest of Mississippi’s two medical marijuana testing labs, Rapid Analytics, has had its license temporarily suspended while a third party retests medical cannabis products that the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) placed on administrative hold in December. Located in Natchez, Rapid Analytics conducts approximately 70% of the state’s medical cannabis testing. In a […]
3MA Hosts Informative Medical Marijuana Event in Meridian for Community Education
MERIDIAN, Miss. – Residents in Meridian had the opportunity Thursday night to learn about the certification process for medical marijuana. The event, hosted by the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA), aimed to educate the public on this emerging industry. Understanding Medical Marijuana Certification Angie Calhoun, Founder and CEO of the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance, shared […]
Ole Miss Launches Master’s Degree Program in Medical Marijuana Education
Ole Miss’ history in the medical marijuana field dates back to the 1960s when the university initiated research and established a cannabis growing facility. Expanding on that legacy, the university is launching a master’s program focused on medical cannabis and dietary supplements. New Master’s Program in Medical Cannabis Commencing in fall 2024, this two-year online […]
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Companies Awarded $6.3 Million in Lawsuit Against Rapid Analytics
Two Mississippi medical cannabis companies are set to receive over $6.3 million due to financial losses stemming from a significant product recall. The Mississippi Independent Cannabis Association (MICA) reports that Hattiesburg-based dispensary FerrCann, Inc. and Brookhaven cultivator SADUJA, LLC will benefit from these funds following an administrative hold on products tested at Rapid Analytics. Investigation […]
Vicksburg Launches First Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility, Expanding Local Healthcare Options
Vicksburg’s economy is witnessing a significant transformation as it welcomes the cannabis industry. Just north of downtown, Big River Cannabis Company is emerging from a retrofitted warehouse. Founded by California native Phen Schlett and Jackson’s Reed Nicholas, this large-scale cannabis cultivation facility is in its early stages, awaiting state certification and lab testing to legally […]
State Lawmakers Move to Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Amid Growing Concerns
Lawmakers across at least 19 states have introduced legislation this year to regulate or ban hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products, prompted by rising concerns over safety, sales to minors, and the consequences for regulated cannabis markets. The 2018 Farm Act legalized hemp containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC and its derivatives. In the absence of a […]