Articles By Alyson Martin
Coming to New York Shops and Bodegas that Sell Unregulated Cannabis: Padlocks
Gov. Kathy Hochul came out swinging on Friday against the state’s unregulated cannabis market. Meanwhile, a fund to lift up licensed growers didn’t make the budget.
OSHA Officials Lay Out Cannabis Workplace Safety Landscape
Even though cannabis remains federally illegal, that hasn’t stopped OSHA officials from collecting data on potential workplace safety hazards in the nascent industry.
House Lawmakers Push Top FDA Official on Hemp Products and Cannabis Rescheduling
The conversation covered the proliferation of intoxicating hemp products, as well as the timeline for the federal review of whether to move cannabis from Schedule I to III.
New York Cannabis Regulators Celebrate 100-Store Milestone, Forecast Market Changes Ahead
On Thursday, the state’s cannabis regulators talked about pitfalls to avoid as New York’s market matures.
FDA Officials Discuss Future of Cannabis Regulation at Food & Drug Law Institute
The conversation ranged from Congressional inaction on CBD to the myriad unregulated cannabinoid products on shelves today.
Cannabis Legalization Lands on Florida’s November Ballot
Florida’s Supreme Court decided 5-2 on Monday that a ballot measure to legalize cannabis can appear on November’s ballot.
New York Regulators Waive Fees for Struggling Cannabis Farmers, Issue More Licenses
Gov. Hochul celebrated the announcement for farmers, calling them the “backbone of our State.”
Cannabis Regulators Work to Forge a Path on Interstate Commerce
States along the west coast have already passed laws to allow for “controlled” interstate commerce – when federal law changes.
New York’s Cannabis Advisory Board Urges Regulators to Seek Its Input
The board held its first meeting on 2024 on Tuesday to discuss myriad priorities and concerns, including out-of-state-brands, relief for growers, and how to spend cannabis tax revenue.
