Maryland’s cannabis community reinvestment fund is now fully regulated. Over $34 million a year flows to counties for housing, workforce, and reentry programs. Here’s who qualifies and where the money is going.

H.R. 9830, the Lawful Hemp Protection Act 2026, proposes a 1% THC standard, age-21 rules, and FDA oversight as a permanent alternative to the federal hemp ban. Here is what it means for DC, Maryland, and Virginia hemp shops and consumers.

On August 4, 2026, 35 state attorneys general sent Congress a letter demanding they reject the federal hemp THC ban delay. Here's who signed, what the data says, and what it means for DMV shoppers.

The Maryland Cannabis Administration proposed major regulatory amendments in 2026 covering packaging standards, conditional license extensions, and social equity program updates. Public comment closed July 27. Here is what Maryland cannabis businesses and consumers need to know.

Maryland's legal cannabis market posted $106.7 million in sales in July 2026 — a 6.7% year-over-year increase. Here's what the MCA sales data reveals about Maryland cannabis market growth 2026, product trends, dispensary expansion, and the DMV consumer landscape.

The Senate passed the CR with hemp delay intact overnight. The Budd amendment failed. Here's what it means for hemp and CBD products — and what the House must do next.

The Senate votes Monday Aug 10 on a Continuing Resolution that includes a federal hemp delay. Here's what the Budd amendment is, what's at stake, and what DMV hemp consumers need to know.

DC Bill B26-0654, the Medical Cannabis Beverage Product Amendment Act of 2026, would allow licensed breweries and distilleries to partner with cannabis manufacturers to produce non-alcoholic cannabis beverages sold at DC dispensaries. Here's what it means for DC patients and consumers.

Texas banned delta-8, THCA, and THCP effective July 31, 2026. Here is what happened, who filed the federal lawsuit, which other states are following suit, and what it means for DMV cannabis consumers.

Virginia DMV's first-ever cannabis impaired driving prevention campaign, 'Relaxxxxx, Don't Drive High,' runs August 10 through September 7, 2026. Here's what every Virginia cannabis consumer needs to know about the law, the penalties, and staying safe.

Maryland's 191 social equity cannabis licenses face a 2026 deadline cliff. Learn what the MCA requires, who's at risk, and what it means for the Maryland cannabis market.

DC's Internet Retailer cannabis license lets licensed operators deliver weed with no storefront required. Learn how the ABCA license works, what Act A26-0391 changed, and how to verify a licensed DC delivery service.

Virginia's 2mg THC cap on hemp takes effect August 15, 2026, with an injunction pending. Critics argue the regulation is less about public health and more about clearing the field for the licensed cannabis retail market opening July 1, 2027.

A power of attorney family dispute derailed the DC cannabis dispensary license sale 2026 for Blunt DC at 1606 K Street NW. Here's what happened and why it matters for DC's cannabis market.

DC's legal cannabis market crossed $10M/month in 2026 for the first time — three consecutive months above the milestone. Here's the data behind the record, what drove it, and what it means for buyers.

The federal hemp THC ban takes effect November 12, 2026. Here's what DC, MD, and VA consumers need to know about delta-8, gummies, and what's still legal.

Seven Virginia hemp businesses filed a federal lawsuit on July 31, 2026, to block a new state law eliminating the 25:1 CBD-to-THC ratio exception — making the 2mg THC cap an absolute hard limit starting August 15. Here is what happened, who is involved, and what it means for consumers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

DC Cannabis Gifting Shops Closing 2026: What the New Emergency Law Means for Buyers If you have been buying cannabis through a DC gifting shop, the landscape just changed in a significant way. On July 30, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 (Act A26-0391). The law does two things: it gives licensed medical cannabis businesses more time to complete their build-out

Virginia cannabis retail 2027 is officially set for July 1. Here's the full CCA launch timeline, what Virginia residents can do legally right now, and how to access cannabis today before retail opens.

Washington DC has no shortage of cannabis delivery options, but quality varies. This complete guide covers how DC delivery works under Initiative 71, what to look for in a reliable service, how to order safely, and why Bud Lords is the trusted name in the DMV.