News Stories from 2024
November 2024
November 11, 2024
GRL Law Firm - Des Moines, IA
Part 2: Lacie Navin talks Iowa CBD - Straight Dope - GRL Raw
November 11, 2024
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, IA
Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?
November 10, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Opinion: Iowa created a consumable hemp crisis with lawmakers’ overreach
November 5, 2024
GRL Law Firm - Des Moines, IA
Part 1: Lacie Navin talks Iowa CBD - Straight Dope - GRL Raw
October 2024
October 21, 2024
Little Village - Iowa City, IA
Despite some legal setbacks, Iowa’s expanding cannabis beverage brands aren’t going anywhere
October 18, 2024
KAYL/KKIA Radio - Storm Lake, IA
Two Arrested on Hemp-Related Charges by Storm Lake Police
September 2024
September 16, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Are Iowa patients turning away from medical cannabis? Cheaper hemp may be more appealing
September 9, 2024
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Trump’s support of Florida marijuana legalization may show growing bipartisan consensus
September 9, 2024
GRL Law Firm - Des Moines, IA
Part 3: Religious Exemptions and Cannabis: Iowa’s RFRA Challenge - Straight Dope - GRL Raw
August 2024
August 8, 2024
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, IA
How Iowa businesses are adapting to new THC law setting a potency cap on hemp products
August 8, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Climbing Kites, Field Day Brewing seek to dismiss lawsuit against Iowa over new THC rules
August 5, 2024
GRL Law Firm - Des Moines, IA
Part 2: Twenty Tons of Marijuana for Religious Use - Straight Dope - GRL Raw
July 2024
July 30, 2024
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
With Iowa’s new hemp law taking effect, THC beverage producers launch new drinks
July 30, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Climbing Kites launches new four milligram drink to comply with Iowa hemp restrictions
July 26, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Court again denies injunction of Iowa THC law, says new rules clarify serving limits
July 16, 2024
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can
July 14, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Hemp law fiasco shows need for bigger look at Iowa cannabis laws
July 11, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Federal judge hears arguments for injunction against new Iowa hemp law
July 3, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Federal judge to hear arguments against Iowa hemp law in July 11 injunction hearing
July 2, 2024
GRL Law Firm - Des Moines, IA
Part 1: Twenty Tons of Marijuana for Religious Use - Straight Dope - GRL Raw
July 2, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Unable to comply with law that hasn’t been defined, Iowa hemp retailers cut staff, hours
June 2024
June 28, 2024
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Eight more Iowa companies sue the state over rollout of new hemp law
June 21, 2024
WHO Radio - Des Moines, IA
Did Iowa Leaders Overreact With the New THC Rules?
June 21, 2024
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, IA
New Iowa law criminalizes life-saving treatments for kids
June 18, 2024
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Iowa-based beverage companies sue the state over new THC limits
June 17, 2024
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Easing federal marijuana rules: There’s still a long way to go
June 13, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Iowa hemp group says it will sue over new THC limits and sell products to help fund it.
June 12, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Iowa outlines new hemp regulations after pushback from THC drink brewers. What to know:
June 5, 2024
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, IA
Owner says new Iowa law is forcing her to close CBD shop
June 5, 2024
Public Radio - Des Moines, IA
New regulations on consumable hemp products go into effect July 1. Here’s what to know.
June 3, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Some brewers argue Iowa THC rules misinterpret new hemp law, could mean end of some drinks
May 2024
May 18, 2024
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, IA
Central Iowa CBD shop owner closing store ahead of new THC limits
May 17, 2024
Starting Line - Des Moines, IA
Her kid needs CBD to control his seizures. A new Iowa law makes it a crime
May 17, 2024
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, IA
Iowa senators react to DOJ’s decision to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug
May 17, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Hemp edibles, drinks subject to potency limits, age minimum under new Iowa law
May 14, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Iowa brewers say Iowa regulation of THC products helpful, though imperfect
May 9, 2024
Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan
May 8, 2024
Starting Line - Des Moines, IA
Harsh: Iowa Republicans tried to crack down on THC drinks
May 2, 2024
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Climbing Kites THC seltzers becomes household name in Des Moines
May 2, 2024
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Iowa cannabis retailers await guidance on new hemp restrictions
May 1, 2024
Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
U.S. Senate Dems launch renewed push for full marijuana legalization
April 2024
April 30, 2024
Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations
April 30, 2024
KGAN TV - Cedar Rapids, IA
DEA will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
April 17, 2024
WHO TV - Des Moines, IA
Advocates fighting to keep medicinal hemp legal in Iowa
April 16, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Iowa’s medical marijuana program is 10 years old. How does it compare with other states?
April 11, 2024
GRL Law Firm - Des Moines, IA
GRL RAW - Straight Dope: Hemp Derived THC Update
April 4, 2024
KGAN TV - Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa businesses adjust hemp products with impending potency caps in food and drinks
April 2, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Iowa bill creating age threshold, potency limit on hemp products goes to governor s desk
April 2, 2024
Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Bill restricting consumable hemp products heads to governor s desk
April 2, 2024
Axios - Des Moines, IA
A blunt sign
April 1, 2024
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Missouri marijuana dispensary advertises on Des Moines billboard
March 2024
March 20, 2024
Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Senate committee advances ‘sin tax’ for consumable hemp products
March 14, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
New hemp legislation could limit THC products in Iowa. Here’s what could be at risk.
March 13, 2024
KGAN TV - Cedar Rapids, IA
THC infused drinks may face more regulation through Iowa hemp bill
March 13, 2024
Iowa Standard - Sioux Center, IA
REP. HOLT: Regulating Hemp – A Public Safety Imperative
March 12, 2024
Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
House passes bill adding age restrictions and capping THC for hemp products
March 12, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Iowa House passes consumable hemp regulations, including age threshold and potency limit
March 11, 2024
KGAN TV - Cedar Rapids, IA
Eastern Iowa business owners express concern over bill proposal to limit hemp potency
March 7, 2024
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Delta 9 and consumable hemp in Iowa could face THC caps
March 6, 2024
WHO TV - Des Moines, IA
Republican amendment could mean death to all THC-infused beverages in Iowa
March 5, 2024
KCRG TV - Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa Medical Cannabis industry feels the impact of lax hemp regulations
March 1, 2024
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa’s medical cannabis program competing with cheaper, unregulated THC products
February 2024
February 27, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Legislation proposes more medical marijuana dispensaries in Iowa. But there’s a catch
February 26, 2024
Press-Citizen - Iowa City, IA
Day Dreaming: N. Liberty’s Field Day is brewing its own hemp-derived THC beverage
February 12, 2024
KSUX Radio - Sioux City, IA
Iowa medical marijuana outlets may double in state
February 12, 2024
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham helps marijuana offenders stay out of jail
February 8, 2024
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, IA
Bill would double number of Iowa medical marijuana dispensaries
February 7, 2024
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, IA
Bill would set new limits on sale of consumable hemp products in Iowa
February 7, 2024
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Bill targets high THC hemp and cannabis products, bans sale to minors
January 2024
January 29, 2024
The Register - Des Moines, IA
As Iowa sees $13M in medical marijuana sales, overseers ask for more state oversight
January 23, 2024
Need To Know With Jeff Angelo - Des Moines, IA
Proposed: Expanding The Iowa Medical Cannabis Program
January 16, 2024
Gazette - Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa lawmakers advance bill to add raw cannabis flower to medical program
January 16, 2024
Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Bill would expand Iowa’s medical cannabis program to include flower products
January 11, 2024
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, IA
Iowa Department of Corrections asks for cannabis exemption