Cannabis eNews Two

Last week, Virginia lawmakers passed three bills that will have a monumental impact on the cannabis industry within the state: SB 542, HB 642 and HB 75. These bills aim to advance proposals to legalize cannabis sales, provide a pathway to resentencing for prior marijuana convictions and allow medical cannabis access in hospitals for seriously ill patients.

THC beverage brand Nowadays just introduced its latest limited-edition flavor, Black Cherry, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Cannabis consumer products brand Crescent Canna is ringing in the new year with the launch of Crescent 9 Parade Punch THC Seltzer, crafted in partnership with the Krewe of Freret.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is issuing a product recall for hemp flower pre-rolls that may have much higher levels of THC than listed on the label.

It’s no secret that kratom has a bad reputation. Given the lack of education surrounding the substance, media outlets such as Bloomberg and USA Today, among others, are highlighting coverage on kratom and its associated risks. And while people certainly should be cautious about what they put inside their bodies, kratom isn’t all bad news.

JP Brand Advisors, a sales and strategy partner for beverage alcohol and emerging functional beverage brands, and Canopy USA, LLC, a cannabis brands company, announced a partnership to expand the distribution of Wana Wellness, LLC's hemp beverages and gummies in the United States.

Hemp beverage industry trade association The Hemp Beverage Alliance (HBA) is establishing a coalition to create and support a sensible regulatory framework for hemp beverages in the Keystone State.

Cannabis beverage brand Uncle Arnie’s has closed a $7.5 million Series A growth raise to fuel its next phase of expansion. The Series A will enable the brand to nearly double its team from 40 to 75 employees over the next year, expand into new state markets and deepen its presence in high-performing regions.

The Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE) has just launched the state's comprehensive cannabis equity ecosystem, a first-in-the-nation approach designed to transform social equity licensees into thriving businesses that create jobs and helps boost the local economy.

On June 4, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which modifies the definition of hemp in a manner that could ban most THC hemp products.