New Administration Provides Opportunity for Fresh Take on Cannabis
New York’s gubernatorial politics are currently in a state of turmoil, others might call it a state of flux—conditions are dynamic either...
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- Aug 18, 2021
- 6 min
The role of HHS come Federal Adult-use Legalization
Say lawmakers finally legalize cannabis, then what? One artery of cannabis policy making will be The Department of Health and Human...
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
What's in the infrastructure bill?
The Senate’s massive bi-partisan infrastructure bill has made it through the Senate amendment process and now heads to the House of...
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Who is the "Drug Czar," and does it matter?
Ever since President Biden nominated Dr. Rahul Gupta as his administration’s “Drug Czar”— aka Director of the Office of National Drug...
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
New York Releases Updated Hemp Regulations
NYS updated the nation's most comprehensive set of regulations on hemp extract products. These proposed rules cover the entire...
- Mar 31, 2021
- 5 min
NY Legalization: What's Next?
And while the MRTA has moved from bill to law, many New Yorkers are still wondering what implementation actually means for them, their commu
- Feb 10, 2021
- 5 min
What GW Pharma's Blockbuster Acquisition Means for Cannabis
With Jazz Pharmaceuticals betting big on GW Pharmacuticals we can expect the company to continue vigorously defending their market position
- Jan 8, 2021
- 4 min
Rematch 2021: CRTA vs. MRTA
One day after Senator Liz-Krueger and Assembly Majority Leader Crystal People-Stokes refiled their legislative plans for marijuana...
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
FTC Cracks Down on CBD Companies for Health Claims
On December 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the first law enforcement crackdown on deceptive claims in the CBD market....
- Dec 4, 2020
- 6 min
Cannabis Sees Major Developments Around the World this Week
This week brings major developments for the world-wide cannabis industry, in the EU and the US in particular. We would like to give a...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 6 min
Why the election results in New Jersey are key to legalization in New York.
We know that public opinion on marijuana has been shifting but electoral results from New Jersey could give us our best insights into NY...
- Nov 17, 2020
- 5 min
How Biden's cabinet could shape the future of cannabis.
A Biden Administration Cabinet could be just as crucial to cannabis and hemp as any legislative effort from the House or Senate. Rumored...
- Nov 10, 2020
- 2 min
CCG Holds Webinar on Adult-Use Legalization in NYS
On Thursday, October 28, Castetter Cannabis Group (CCG) held the first installment in their new webinar series. The webinar addressed the...
- Nov 6, 2020
- 7 min
Legalization wins in a landslide: A tipping point for cannabis nationwide?
Cannabis legalization won big at the ballot box with republican and democrat voters, demonstrating a significant political shift nationwide.
- Nov 1, 2020
- 5 min
2020 NY Cannabis Voter Guide
We've listed candidates for office who have worked to further the cannabis industry here in New York and nationwide.
- Oct 27, 2020
- 3 min
New York Releases Hemp Regs
NYS issued the nation's most comprehensive set of regulations on hemp extract products. These proposed rules cover the entire marketplace.
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
NYCGPA Submits Comments to DEA on Dangerous Hemp Ruling
The New York Cannabis Growers and Processors Association (NYCGPA) has submitted their comments on the DEA implementation of the 2018 Farm...
- Oct 8, 2020
- 4 min
NYCGPA Submits Comments as USDA Hemp Comment Period Ends
As the USDA comment period for the hemp interim final rule ends, NYCGPA submits their analysis and suggestions for regulatory reform.
- Sep 30, 2020
- 3 min
USDA Rules Delayed - New York Gets Another Year
In a last-minute funding bill provision, the US Senate delays the USDA's Hemp Rules for another year - allowing NY growers to continue...
- Sep 17, 2020
- 2 min
WATCH: Hemp Action Day calls on Governor Cuomo to release hemp regulations
Last Tuesday, hemp industry leaders across New York took part in "Hemp Action Day," calling upon Governor Cuomo to release much-needed...
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