Legislation News

Congress pushed the federal hemp-THC change from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, 2026, in a funding bill signed Sept. 2. Minnesota farmers, breweries, and retailers now face a December deadline.

The 2026 Minnesota Cannabis Omnibus raised edible package limits to 200mg, created a new ratio hemp product category, and tightened hemp THC caps. Here is what changed and what it means for consumers and dispensaries.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed sweeping cannabis legislation doubling possession limits and restricting hemp THC products. Here's what Minnesota residents should know.

Ever wonder why dispensary shelves seem thin? A massive backlog at just two state labs is the culprit, but a new bill offers a surprising fix.

HF 3615 passed the Minnesota House, allowing accredited out-of-state labs to test lower-potency hemp edibles through May 2027 to ease a documented backlog at the state's only two licensed testing facilities.

OCM has introduced six bills in the 2026 session that would merge the medical and adult-use supply chains, create a new macrobusiness license tier, expand enforcement authority, and update hemp labeling and local government rules.

On February 12, 2026, Frostbite Dispensary in Roseville sold the first cannabis flower grown by a new state-licensed cultivator in Minnesota. Here is what this milestone means for dispensary shoppers, why supply has been tight, and when to expect more Minnesota-grown cannabis on shelves.

Minnesota lawmakers are debating an increase to the 10% cannabis tax before recreational dispensaries launch. Explore the potential impact on consumers, businesses, and the state budget.

Minnesota lawmakers introduce bills to expand home growing limits and reduce cannabis-related penalties.