Illinois hemp bill fails to pass, dealing a blow to Pritzker
This article was republished with permission from Crain’s Chicago Business. A bill to regulate hemp products aimed at curbing synthetic marijuana appears dead for now in the state Legislature, failing to get enough support to be called for a vote. It’s a rare political setback for Gov. JB Pritzker, who made the bill a priority […]
Hemp kicks off 2025 with lawmakers and courtrooms across the country
The battle over legal hemp is continuing across the country as the conflict over intoxicating products heats up between legislators and hemp companies. Lawmakers are concerned that unregulated products are sold with mostly no age restrictions allowing minors to buy products with advertised THC levels. States have been attempting to implement regulations around these products […]
Wana Brands CEO predicts more marijuana companies will follow into hemp sector
The rise of intoxicating hemp products has undeniably become an major trend across the U.S. cannabis industry over the past few years, with an increasing number of marijuana companies either pivoting completely to hemp or at least adding hemp goods to their product offerings. It’s also a trend that Wana Brands CEO Joe Hodas doesn’t […]
Illinois Gov. Pritzker to take aim at hemp-derived delta-8
This story was published with permission from Crain’s Chicago Business. Gov. JB Pritzker plans to make the case Friday for the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a law to crack down on intoxicating hemp during the lame-duck session next month. Pritzker has said he favors regulating hemp-based products, also called synthetic marijuana, that are […]
Will hemp survive the new Farm Bill?
America’s millions of hemp consumers continue to face an uneven landscape of rules and regulations that are as varied as the myriad (and occasionally funky) Thanksgiving leftovers currently fermenting in the back of your fridge. But rest assured, Leafly Nation, we’re here to help you make sense of the chaos, and separate the signal from […]
Illinois hemp vape maker sued for having too much THC
Two men are hoping for a larger class action lawsuit against Illinois-based hemp vape maker Lifted Liquids (OTC: LFTD) for making products that exceed the legal amount of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Law360 reported that Josue and Sergio Hernandez filed the proposed class action lawsuit in an Illinois federal court on Nov. 19. In it, they […]
Chicago suburb bans hemp-derived THC sales, joining regional push
Officials in an Illinois suburb near Chicago became the latest to crack down on unregulated hemp-derived THC products, joining other local governments across the state to fill what they describe as a regulatory vacuum left by Springfield lawmakers. The Rolling Meadows City Council unanimously approved an ordinance this week prohibiting retail sales of hemp-derived THC, […]
How Long Do Delta 8 Gummies Take To Kick In? – Leafbuyer
Delta 8 Gummies Delta 8 THC has caught the attention of many recently, especially in the form of gummies. These edibles provide a unique way to experience the effects of Delta 8, but one question often arises: how long does it take for Delta 8 gummies to kick in? Understanding this timeline can help set […]
Does Delta 8 Expire? – Leafbuyer
Delta 8 THC is rapidly carving its niche in the cannabis community, raising curiosity about its endurance over time. In this blog, we’ll venture into the core of Delta 8’s longevity, analyzing how this cannabis component holds up against the test of time. Prepare to explore the decisive key factors that influence its shelf life […]