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Lone Star Cannabis: What’s Holding Texas Back?
Adult-use cannabis has gained steam across the nation as more and more states jump on the legalization train. As of the writing of this article, 23 states have legalized adult-use while another 15 have...
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Cannabis Lab Testing Problems Continue Nationwide
In Maine, a laboratory released a study they conducted, finding a 17% failure rate of dangerous pesticides in cannabis samples tested. The state requires testing for adult use cannabis, but not for...
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Texas Takes Advantage of the 2018 Farm Bill
When Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 339, also known as the Texas Compassionate Use Act, into law in 2015, many Texans expressed frustration. The purpose of the act was to allow the THC...
View ArticleEmployee Management & Human Resources: An Often-Overlooked Part of Building a...
Well before cannabis businesses win a license application, they need to have traditional business plans outlining how they’ll run the company. While this obviously includes things like the property,...
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Cannabis in Texas: A Look Ahead to Legalization and Beyond
A Uniquely Texas Approach to Cannabis The last few decades have seen the United States move forward state-by-state with the legalization of cannabis. Every state is charting its own unique path, and...
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Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and...
Even a cursory review of cannabis reveals that the market has been notoriously wasteful, polluting the environment with chemical fertilizers, misused pesticides, contaminated plants, and—perhaps most...
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Making the Cannabis Industry SAFER for America
After nearly a decade of conversation and education on the Hill, the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee finally held a markup on the Secure and Fair Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act....
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Navigating the Future: A Glimpse into ASTM Committee Week and the Blueprint...
In mid-January, against the backdrop of Kentucky’s renowned reputation for fast horses and whiskey, dozens of experts, advocates, operators, and regulators dove headfirst into the heartbeat of...
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The Guardians of Consumer Safety: The Role of GMPs in Cannabis and Hemp
Over the past century, numerous pivotal concepts have emerged, shaping the course of society and enhancing our collective well-being. Among these, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) stand out as a...
View ArticleBe ready! How to Prepare for a State Cannabis Inspection
If you’re a licensed cannabis operator and you don’t make peace with state and local inspectors visiting your facility, clipboard or tablet in hand, you’re in for a long and likely bumpy road. All...
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