NORTH AMERICA, NORTH CAROLINA – North Carolina lawmakers are negotiating the final terms of House Bill 328, a bipartisan bill that would restrict hemp-derived THC beverages, gummies, vapes, and flower under a new total THC standard. The Senate adopted the conference report on July 2nd. The bill still needs House
For years, residents of North Carolina have watched neighboring regions embrace modern marijuana policies while local progress stalled. Now, a fresh legislative push could finally hand the decision directly to the voters. Senate Bill 1072 is the latest, and possibly most significant, attempt to reshape North Carolina’s cannabis laws, offering
North Carolina is standing at a crossroads regarding its cannabis policies. Currently, the state operates under a confusing patchwork of laws that prohibit marijuana while allowing a booming, largely unchecked market for hemp-derived (THC) products. This policy gap has created significant challenges for law enforcement, public health officials, and local
The North Carolina Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments in a case that could fundamentally reshape how law enforcement conducts searches based on the smell of cannabis in the state. With hemp legal in the state, the question before the justices centers on whether officers can still claim they
The landscape of hemp regulations in the United States continues to evolve, and North Carolina is the latest state to take center stage with the introduction of House Bill 328. This proposed legislation received unanimous support in both the NC Senate Health and Senate Finance Committees and seeks to regulate
The landscape of hemp regulations in the United States continues to evolve, and North Carolina is the latest state to take center stage with the introduction of House Bill 328. This proposed legislation received unanimous support in both the NC Senate Health and Senate Finance Committees and seeks to regulate
The prospect of medical marijuana legalization has once again arrived on North Carolina’s legislative agenda. House Bill 1011, titled the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, was introduced by Democratic Representatives Aisha Dew, Pricey Harrison, Zack Hawkins, and Nasif Majeed. The proposed legislation has reignited conversations about the necessity and urgency
North Carolina lawmakers are taking a step toward addressing the state’s mental health crisis by proposing an innovative approach that has been gaining national and global attention. Senate Bill 568, introduced by Senators Sophia Chitlik (D) and Bobby Hanig (R), seeks to create the North Carolina Mental Health and Psychedelic
North Carolina has entered the cannabis conversation with a proposal that seeks to legalize marijuana for adult use, sidestepping the incremental step of medical legalization. House Bill 413, formally titled the “Marijuana Legalization and Reinvestment Act,” was introduced by Representative Jordan Lopez in March 2025. If passed, the bill could
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have begun recreational cannabis sales on their tribal lands of the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina. This took place this past weekend on Saturday, allowing adults aged 21 and over to buy cannabis products at the tribe-owned Great Smoky Cannabis Company. Although cannabis remains
Next month, on September 7, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will open its dispensary doors to all adults over 21. This marks an unprecedented event in North Carolina’s history, as it becomes the state’s first legal adult-use cannabis dispensary, thanks to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The announcement
Recreational cannabis might soon become a reality in North Carolina, thanks to a decision by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). This move could significantly transform the state’s cannabis landscape. While North Carolina continues to prohibit marijuana, the sovereign Qualla Boundary is charting its own path. In a recent
In a turn that marks a significant point in North Carolina’s legislative landscape, discussions on medical marijuana legalization are gaining traction. Central to these talks is the potential for a comprehensive reform that not only aims to introduce medical marijuana but also addresses the broader context of CBD and hemp-derived
Medical marijuana has long been a contentious issue across various states in the US, but on 4/20 this year, a significant stride was made in North Carolina. Despite enduring cannabis prohibition under state law, sales opened on the sovereign land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), marking the
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) made waves in North Carolina when they announced plans to open the state’s first cannabis superstore on tribal land. The Cherokee cannabis endeavor marks a significant milestone not just for the tribe but for the emerging cannabis industry in a traditionally conservative state,
April 20, 2024, will mark not just another regular entry into the calendars of North Carolinians, but a historic day as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) opens the first legal marijuana dispensary in the state near Asheville. This development isn’t just about the availability of cannabis for adult
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has made history as they recently announced issuing their first set of medical cannabis cards. This decision comes after months of deliberation and preparation by the tribal council, marking a significant step forward in the legalization of cannabis on their reservation. In addition,
It’s good news for citizens in the state of North Carolina! After a previous failure, a Medical Marijuana Bill, the NC Compassionate Care Act, has a second chance of being signed into state law. North Carolina is one of eleven states without a viable medical cannabis program. Legislators and policy
A Cherokee Tribe in North Carolina is taking the lead in the medical marijuana industry in the state, as they have already begun harvesting medical marijuana and plan on opening a large medical marijuana retail store next year. Medical Marijuana In North Carolina Senate Bill 711, which aims to regulate
The rising controversy surrounding the legalization of medical marijuana can be the take-off tobacco farmers need to make the switch. The race to be the first, the legal fist-fight between North and South, is laying the opportunity wide open for the winner to take it all. Let’s dive into what
Although the vast majority of U.S. states have established medical marijuana programs, the legalization of medical marijuana still remains an issue in North Carolina. Despite repeated efforts, the North Carolina General Assembly has yet to pass a law allowing medical cannabis. However, a recent Meredith College poll reveals that the
Of the 123 professional sports teams across the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB, 45 of them (or 36.6% of them) are based in states or provinces where recreational cannabis is legal for consumption by adults aged 21 and up. On top of that, 56 of them (or 45.5% of them) have home court/field/ice advantage in states or provinces where medical use of cannabis is legal. Don’t worry, we did the math – that’s 102 out of 123 teams, or a heavily lopsided 82% of sports teams from those four leagues. There are only six states remaining that have a pro team but do not have progressive cannabis reform in place – Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. That sure adds a new twist to draft day.
We already covered the headline number: more than 200,000 Americans were arrested for cannabis in 2025, even as legal markets kept expanding. That story stands. What NORML’s new breakdown adds is location. The arrests are not spread evenly across the map. They cluster in a handful of states, and the
For most of the country, the political story of hemp begins with legalization. That is no longer enough. The next chapter is recriminalization. Congress passed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill, and removed qualifying hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act. Farmers planted
The Senate voted 90-6 in an overnight session on Saturday, to pass a short-term government funding bill that keeps federal agencies running through December 11 and, buried inside it, gives the hemp industry a 29-day reprieve from an impending federal ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived THC products. That reprieve is
The federal hemp ban debate has been simmering for months. Now it has exploded into one of the more contentious internal Republican fights of the summer. With a November 12 deadline looming, the Trump administration is pushing Congress to include a delay in a stopgap government funding bill, calling it
A Northern California Cannabis grower tested their plants regularly for Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd). They thought they were managing their nursery correctly, while a 40% infection rate lurked undetected. Their lab came back with 2–4% infection, a level most cultivators consider manageable and consistent with normal production. The plants kept
Washington cannabis is not an easy market to survive. Operators across the state have dealt with tight margins, heavy competition, changing consumer behavior, and a retail environment where consistency is no longer optional. Producers and processors are under pressure to deliver quality without losing efficiency. Retailers need dependable partners who
ALASKA – After months of research and deliberation, the Alaska Legislative Task Force for the Regulation of Psychedelic Medicines has recommended that Alaska prepare to legalize psychedelic therapy once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes substances like psilocybin and MDMA for medical use. This significant development in Alaska’s approach
What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? The biggest challenge I see is profitability. Cannabis is highly regulated and with little access to capital, high tax rate, heavy labor requirements and high energy costs. Couple that with price
Circle K, the convenience store giant, has unveiled plans to introduce hemp-derived THC beverages in thousands of its locations across the United States. This once highlight and signals a growing mainstream acceptance of cannabis-infused products and has the potential to transform how consumers access them. Circle K Enters the THC
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Principal Chief Michell Hicks delivered a powerful response to Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) after the senator urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the tribe’s legal cannabis operations during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Senator Tillis Raises Concerns at Senate Hearing During a
The story of Parker Coleman highlights one of the most glaring injustices in America’s ongoing relationship with cannabis policy. A young man sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for cannabis distribution, Coleman sits behind bars while the same plant that landed him there generates billions of dollars in legal
Nebraska just witnessed a shift in its cannabis landscape, and it didn’t come from the statehouse in Lincoln. On July 15, 2025, the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska made history by unanimously adopting Title 51 – Cannabis Regulatory Code, establishing the first fully legal and regulated medical and adult-use cannabis system
Nebraska just witnessed a shift in its cannabis landscape, and it didn’t come from the statehouse in Lincoln. On July 15, 2025, the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska made history by unanimously adopting Title 51 – Cannabis Regulatory Code, establishing the first fully legal and regulated medical and adult-use cannabis system
The House Appropriations Committee has proposed a spending bill that would prevent federal marijuana rescheduling while simultaneously protecting state medical cannabis programs. The differing provisions reflect the complicated political landscape around cannabis reform. Yesterday, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee passed the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee has proposed a spending bill that would prevent federal marijuana rescheduling while simultaneously protecting state medical cannabis programs. The differing provisions reflect the complicated political landscape around cannabis reform. Yesterday, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee passed the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations
When it comes to cannabis lounges, The Tribe Berlin is setting new standards in an emerging space. In a city known for its deep roots in art, rebellion, and consciousness, Tribe Berlin emerges as a cannabis-friendly cultural sanctuary. And during Mary Jane Berlin, one of Europe’s largest cannabis expos, this
The landscape of cannabis reform in the United States continues to evolve, and Indigenous communities are playing a leading role in shaping its future. Recently, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians took a step forward by voting on a referendum to explore the potential legalization of medical or recreational cannabis
The landscape of cannabis reform in the United States continues to evolve, and Indigenous communities are playing a leading role in shaping its future. Recently, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians took a step forward by voting on a referendum to explore the potential legalization of medical or recreational cannabis
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Recent data from the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and collaboration with Vicente LLP reveal an encouraging trend in the United States’ evolving cannabis industry. Around 26% of federally recognized Indigenous communities in the continental U.S. are engaged in marijuana or hemp programs. These cannabis ventures are not just about regulatory
Earlier this month, a Minnesota district judge handed down a ruling that shows the fragile intersection of state cannabis regulations and tribal sovereignty. Todd Thompson, a White Earth citizen, faces felony marijuana charges despite operating on tribal land and under the belief that his actions were protected by sovereign rights.
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In the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, Native American tribes in the United States have emerged as significant players. Over the past year, Native American cannabis businesses have experienced substantial growth, asserting their sovereignty and tapping into the emerging market. According to a recent report by MJBizDaily, authored by
The 2018 Farm Bill, heralded as a much-needed relief for the agricultural sector struggling with the limitations of a changing market, inadvertently initiated a more intricate and contentious debate about the regulation of hemp and its derivatives. While this legal shift presented significant opportunities for the cultivation and commercialization of
The recent signing of bipartisan legislation in Michigan, SB 179 and SB 180, marks a significant step forward for the state’s cannabis industry. This new legislation allows for business partnerships between Native American tribes and state-licensed companies, breaking down previous legal barriers that prevented trade between the two entities. Since
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to six companies selling products containing delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid from the Cannabis sativa plant. The agencies expressed concern that these edible products could be easily confused by children for regular food items.
Medical marijuana has become a common treatment option for people suffering from chronic pain and related conditions. While marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, many states have legalized medical marijuana, provided those using it meet specific criteria. In New York, medical marijuana is used on an extensive scale. Read
2022: The year of mixed reviews. While some are content with the progress made in the legal cannabis market, others feel like new laws and regulations lack something to be desired. Although the legislature has become significantly more accepting of the recreational use of marijuana in leftist states, the same
Currently 18 US states have legalized marijuana for adult-use recreational consumption, and a total of 38 have legalized the sale, possession, and consumption of medical cannabis. There is obviously much work to still be done before weed is federally legal, but every year, we get one step closer to it.
This Year The end of this year’s legislative session is fast approaching in the state of Kansas, and it’s quickly becoming evident that an agreement on the legalization of medical marijuana won’t be reached. On May 23rd, 2022, Kansas lawmakers will bring this year’s legislative session to a close, however,
Things are moving quickly on the East Coast! While typically, the West Coast has seen the most action in recent years when it comes to marijuana legalization–but it looks like this year, East Coast states are abuzz with proposed measures that will catch them up with their Western neighbors. More
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The story of Sean Worsley – a US Army vet now serving time in prison for possessing legally prescribed and obtained medical marijuana – is a tragic one. It is brought full circle in this tremendously powerful and personal take on the subject from Beard Bros. Pharms media contributor, US Army Iraq War veteran, and co-founder of Veterans Cannabis Coalition Eric Goepel.
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In an initial judgment on February 1st, the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled against Shenzhen Smoore a China-based company known as one of the world’s leading providers of vaping technology solutions. This determination stated that, contrary to the claims made, dozens of North American companies involved in the manufacturing and
Since the discovery of the Americas, companies and corporations have taken substances that indigenous people have been using for centuries in rituals and ceremonies and turned them into commodities to be sold for profits. It’s happened with tobacco, it’s happened with cocoa, and now, it’s happening with psychedelics. The Beginning
Tired of that regular swiss chocolate? A pilot program for adult use of cannabis in Switzerland may fix that soon(ish) with dustings of green, orange, and gold. Although it isn’t approaching at the bug-spattering pace of a firenado, legal traction for recreational cannabis has amassed some noteworthy interest in the
Momentum is everything when it comes to legalizing the US cannabis markets. A few states are poised to join the legalized ranks as 2022 shapes up to be a defining year for compliant markets in both medical and recreational companies. With legislation sweeping the country from Rhode Island to Hawaii,