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Will Congress Save the Hemp Industry Before November 12?

July 31, 2026 | Cannabis News

The trapdoor has already opened. For much of the hemp industry, Texas became the first chamber inside the Temple of Doom as new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products took effect. Retailers pulled products from their shelves, manufacturers halted production, and thousands of businesses found t…

The History of Cannabis in New Mexico

July 1, 2026 | Cannabis News

New Mexico’s cannabis history is a story of changing laws, patient advocacy, and a gradual shift from prohibition to regulation. For much of the 20th century, cannabis was treated as an illegal substance under state and federal law, but New Mexico later became one of the first states to recognize…

The DEA Affidavit, Jason Vedadi, and the Questions Facing Texas Regulators

June 17, 2026 | Cannabis News

As Texas expands its Compassionate Use Program and awards additional medical cannabis licenses, the public has been assured repeatedly that applicants and their principals undergo extensive scrutiny. That assurance is supposed to matter. The licenses issued by the Texas Department of Public Safet…

TSA Quietly Updates Marijuana Travel Policy Ahead of Federal Schedule III Shift

May 22, 2026 | Cannabis News

The federal government may have just signaled one of the biggest cannabis policy shifts in modern aviation history — and most travelers never noticed it. In late April 2026, the Transportation Security Administration quietly updated its public-facing travel guidance to formally recognize “medical…

State Appeals Texas Hemp Injunction

May 6, 2026 | Cannabis News, Texas Legal & Regulatory News

Industry Awaits Emergency Relief from Appeals Court The legal battle over Texas hemp products escalated again late Tuesday after the State of Texas officially filed its notice of appeal in the ongoing consumable hemp lawsuit, automatically staying the temporary injunction previously granted to th…

Blazed Magazine Enters New Mexico’s Booming Cannabis Economy

May 4, 2026 | Cannabis News

From Texas Uncertainty to New Mexico Opportunity — Blazed Moves West As regulatory uncertainty continues to cloud the future of hemp and cannabis-derived products in Texas, Blazed Magazine is making a strategic move into one of the most stable and rapidly growing cannabis markets in the co…

The Badge and the Bud

May 1, 2026 | Cannabis News

How Harlingen Became Ground Zero for Hemp Enforcement Gone Wrong A documented pattern of false statements, misread science, and legal overreach targeting licensed retailers — and what it reveals about the fragility of the rule of law when officers mistake confidence for competence. …

CROSSHAIRS OF HEMP MEDIA

April 19, 2026 | Cannabis News

A Strange Connection: Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, Alex Jones, and the Texas Hemp Industry By Russell Dowden Publisher, Blazed Magazine / Texas Hemp Reporter There are moments where media, law, and industry collide in ways that feel almost pre-written. For me—and for Judge Maya Guerra Gamble—those i…

Federal Hemp Loophole Must Be Implemented With No Delay

February 24, 2026 | Cannabis News, Hemp, Legislative

By Jordan Zuccarelli | In case you missed it, a new op-ed in the Washington Examiner highlights a critical public-policy issue: the federal prohibition on intoxicating hemp products that Congress passed into law with bipartisan support last November must be fully implemented this year, without de…

The National Cannabis Violations Texas Cannot Ignore

December 12, 2025 | Cannabis News

For the first time, the nation’s biggest cannabis corporations—multi-state operators with headquarters, licenses, and major market share in Illinois and other key states—are lining up for a limited number of medical cannabis licenses here. These are the companies that dominate Chicago’s cannabis …

Federal Marijuana Enforcement Just Turned a 180

August 15, 2025 | Cannabis News

On July 4, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)” into law. Buried amid the tax and spending headlines is a structural change that matters enormously for cannabis: Congress created a multi-year Department of Justice appropriation that sits outside the annual Comme…

A History of Marijuana Prohibition Fueled by Fear and Prejudice

March 16, 2025 | Cannabis News, The Drug War

In the early 20th century, a new moral crusade took root in Texas against a little-known intoxicant: marijuana. Local headlines warned of a “native Mexican herb which causes the smoker to crave murder” . Preachers, politicians, and press alike painted cannabis as a menace lurking in immigrant com…

Bulk THCA Flower: A Convenient and Legal Option for Texas Consumers

September 11, 2024 | Cannabis News

As the popularity of cannabis products continues to rise, many consumers in Texas are seeking simple and legal ways to stock up on THCA flower. Buying THCA flower in bulk has become a convenient option, with legal avenues now available for doorstep delivery. This shift allows consumers to easily …

9 Shops Raided by Allen PD for Hemp

September 7, 2024 | Cannabis News

On Tuesday, August 27th, Allen Police raided nine hemp shops, accusing them of selling illegal products containing higher-than-allowed levels of THC.

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Connecticut cannabis company seeks to sue state over $750K in…

9 August 2026

Connecticut cannabis company seeks to sue state over $750K in […]

Higher Love Cannabis Co. to suspend operations at 5 UP…

10 August 2026

Higher Love Cannabis Co. to suspend operations at 5 UP […]

Regular Cannabis Users Start the Day With Higher Cortisol Levels…

10 August 2026

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One year on, Delaware’s marijuana industry continues to face obstacles,…

10 August 2026

One year on, Delaware’s marijuana industry continues to face obstacles, […]

Cannabis Industry Journal

California Court Orders DCC to Overhaul Cannabis Track-and-Trace System

– Pam Chmiel

Orange County ruling finds California’s current system does not comply […]

“One-Gram Ceramic 510” Is Not a Cartridge Specification

– Pam Chmiel

Cannabis brands often approve a cartridge sample and then place […]

Q&A: Hirsh Jain on Cannabis Rescheduling, Interstate Commerce and the…

– Pam Chmiel

After years of uncertainty, cannabis companies are looking toward a […]

Top Cannabis Payroll Mistakes Operators Should Avoid

– Pam Chmiel

Compared to licensing, compliance, and supply chains, payroll rarely receives […]

Study Finds Colder BHO Extraction Produces Cleaner Cannabis Concentrates

– Pam Chmiel

New peer-reviewed research from Abstrax found that lower extraction temperatures […]