University of Mississippi Launches Graduate Degree Program in Medical Marijuana to Advance Research and Education
The University of Mississippi (UM) plans to offer a Master of Science in Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis starting in fall 2024, pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This program aims to provide advanced training for individuals seeking employment or advancement in the dietary supplements sector. “There’s a tremendous need for […]
New Testing Regulations Challenge Profitability in Cannabis Industry
Dozens of medical cannabis cultivators and business owners raised concerns at the State Capitol on Thursday regarding the potential negative impact of new yeast and mold testing requirements for cannabis flowers. During an advisory meeting with state health officials and legislators, small cultivators expressed that they are being burdened by both the new testing regulations […]
Texas Stores Prepare for Final Sale of Smokeable Hemp Cannabis as Deadline Approaches
On March 30, 2026, the day before Texas implemented a ban on smokeable hemp-derived THCA products, customers flocked to Happy Clouds smoke shop in Austin. Among them was Huey Ellis, who purchased these products in anticipation of the approaching regulations. Final Moments Before the Ban Shortly after his purchase, Ellis posed for a portrait, aware […]
Texas Retailers Bid Farewell to Smokeable Hemp Cannabis as Deadline Approaches
On March 30, 2026, Huey Ellis purchased smokeable hemp-derived THCA products at Happy Clouds smoke shop in Austin, Texas, just one day before the state enacted a ban on such sales. This prohibition significantly impacts consumers relying on these products for various uses. Following his purchase, Ellis posed for a portrait, reflecting a moment that […]
Top Cannabis Companies to Work For in 2026 Unveiled: Meet the Industry Leaders
This year marks the seventh consecutive Cannabis Business Times “Best Cannabis Companies to Work For” program. Honoring companies on this year’s list is essential, as they have successfully navigated numerous industry challenges to create environments where employees thrive. These awards celebrate their noteworthy achievements. The 2026 “Best Cannabis Companies to Work For” list includes firms […]
Idaho Senate Passes Resolution Attempting to Keep Medical Cannabis Legalization Off Ballot
Idaho lawmakers are deploying scare tactics about the impacts of medical cannabis legalization in an attempt to sway voters from supporting a citizen-initiated petition for the November 2026 ballot. The state Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 via a voice vote on March 30, urging voters not to sign Boise-based Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho’s (NMAI) legalization […]
New York marks five years of marijuana legalization
For the last three years, Michael Rodriguez has been thinking of this day: opening up a legal cannabis dispensary in the neighborhood he grew up in. Rodriguez secured his license early in New York state’s distribution of them, but he, like so many others, got caught up in setbacks and legal issues that came up […]
Cannabis rescheduling foes sue to block Trump CBD Medicaid reimbursements
A familiar coalition of cannabis reform’s most dedicated foes sued the Trump administration in federal court on Monday, seeking to stop federal healthcare reimbursements for CBD treatments. The plaintiffs include some of same organizations that sought to thwart the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling push in late 2024, suggesting the lawsuit is the first in a […]
Vlasic Labs CBD Products Qualify for CMS Pilot Program
[PRESS RELEASE] – BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 31, 2026 – Vlasic Labs announced that its CBD product line meets the current qualifications outlined in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pilot program, a first-of-its-kind initiative allowing participating health care organizations to provide eligible hemp-derived products to Medicare beneficiaries. This milestone represents a significant step forward in legitimizing CBD as […]
Dreka Gates: Pioneering Cannabis Cultivator and Leader in the Industry Essence – Cannabis & Tech Today
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has a historical reputation for having one of the highest crime rates in America across various community sizes. Despite these challenges, Dreka Gates has emerged as a notable business owner, hailing from this city and embodying a spirit of success. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 380 out of every 100,000 […]
Mississippi House Approves Comprehensive Definition of Artificial Intelligence
The Mississippi House of Representatives has recently passed a significant measure aimed at defining artificial intelligence (AI), a move aimed at clarifying an industry that the state hopes to lead. The vote on HB 1723 came in at 87 to 22, following discussions around potential challenges posed by AI technology. Defining Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi […]
Mississippi Indian Tribe Approves Marijuana Referendum, Setting Stage for State’s First Legalization
Members of an Indian tribe in Mississippi have voted in favor of a referendum to legalize marijuana within their territory. Following a series of public hearings, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians approved the cannabis reform by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent, based on unofficial results released by the tribe. Details of […]