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Federal Judge Rules Medical Cannabis Isn’t Covered by Insurance The U.S. district judge determined New Mexico law doesn’t mandate coverage, and, if it did, such a law would be preempted by federal law.

Delaware’s Adult-Use Sales Launch Back On; Governor Signs FBI Fix Gov. Matt Meyer said legislation to run background checks on industry participants will help establish ‘good-paying’ jobs for Delawareans.

Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona Responds to Denied Temporary Restraining Order The association filed a lawsuit against the state’s attorney general over a deadline to pull hemp-derived THC products from unlicensed stores.

California Lawmakers Vote, 15-0, To Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase The California Assembly Business and Professions Committee unanimously advanced legislation to prevent a 27% rate increase scheduled for July 1.

Delaware’s FBI Mix-Up, Minnesota’s Lottery, DEA’s Inaction Lead CBT’s Top Stories in April Delaware and Minnesota’s adult-use delays and the DEA's dragging its feet were the most-read articles in Cannabis Business Times this month.

Metrc Launches Redesigned Eco-Friendly Tags in Sustainability Commitment The cannabis regulatory track-and-trace system provider is reducing its plastic shipping and embarking on a tree donation initiative.

Judge Sends Alabama Medical Cannabis Licensing Back to Square One Circuit Judge James Anderson ruled that the state regulators’ emergency rule, established for a late 2023 licensing process, is void.

Delaware Governor Selects New Marijuana Commissioner Ahead of Adult-Use Launch Gov. Matt Meyer nominated attorney Joshua Sanderlin to head the state’s cannabis regulatory office.

The Cannabist Co. Launches Adult-Use Sales at 3rd New Jersey Dispensary The cannabis company retail facility in Mays Landing began serving medical patients in late 2024 and is now serving those 21 and older.

Leading US Hemp, Cannabis Attorneys Collaborate on Legal Services The seven founding lawyers launched the THCA.law website to serve the industry.