“My executive order makes sure that kids are kept safe and parents have peace of mind now, and that consumers know the products they purchase are tested and labeled responsibly.” By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune THC products will remain largely legal in Texas, but will be banned for minors and current regulations further enforced…
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Is it time to trim the fat in the DEA? After over fifty years of existence, the Drug Enforcement Administration has compiled a track record that would make any other federal agency blush with shame. They’ve lost the War on Drugs spectacularly, overseen the rise of the deadliest overdose crisis in American history, and spent…
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After the Texas Legislature failed twice to take up Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate hemp THC products in special sessions, the Lone Star State’s chief executive now appears ready to do the job himself.Abbott is preparing to “soon” issue an executive order that would likely direct the Texas Department of State Health Services to…
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A Missouri campaign has filed a series of 2026 ballot initiatives that aim to unify hemp and marijuana regulations by creating parity between the two cannabis industries with a revised licensing system and legislative mandates to amend current laws. Missourians for a Single Market submitted four versions of the proposal with the secretary of state’s…
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The timeline for an executive order isn’t certain, but Abbott is expected to direct the Department of State Health Services to establish rules governing THC. By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will soon issue an executive order to regulate THC and set a minimum age of 21 to purchase those products…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2025 – The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) announced its landmark Equity Workshop Tour is building momentum and creating lasting impact as it reaches the midway point of the 2025 national tour. In 2025, MCBA’s Equity Workshop Tour is slated to visit more than 15 cities across the nation to advance social equity,…
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The waves of legal cannabis swell in the gorgeous, clear blue waters of the Caribbean, breaking with teal and white caps gently onto the crystalline sands of the Virgin Islands. A place of exploring and vacationing with its warm yacht-filled waters, partnered with the slow, irie island lifestyles and vast, unfettered beaches, it’s a region…
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A cancer diagnosis is one of life’s most profound challenges, and the journey through treatment can be equally demanding. While treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and targeted therapies have the power to extend or even save lives, they often come with significant physical and emotional burdens. In the midst of these hardships, an ancient remedy…
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“I’m glad I stayed vigilant. There’s no rest for the weary.” By Paul Cobler and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune When news broke Wednesday afternoon of a last-minute push to pass new, stricter regulations for consumable hemp products, the employees at Austin Vape & Smoke sprung into action. Zaquiri Hensen, a manager at the South…
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The Republican governor of Texas says people should “stay tuned” on future action to regulate hemp products containing THC after the legislature failed to address the issue this year. Without going into details, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signaled on Friday that the issue isn’t going away—even after lawmakers were unable to pass legislation to address…
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