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Iowa Democrats Bet on Cannabis, Abortion to Boost House Numbers

Iowa Democrats Bet on Cannabis, Abortion to Boost House Numbers

By Becci Marti / September 30, 2024 /

Iowa Democrats Make Cannabis Legalization a Priority for 2025 Legislative Agenda As Iowa gears up for the 2025 legislative session, House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst announced that the Iowa Democratic…

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Lawsuit Claims Iowa Approved THC Drinks With 10 Servings per Can

Lawsuit Claims Iowa Approved THC Drinks With 10 Servings per Can

By Gene Mcklnley / July 17, 2024 /

Iowa Companies Challenge State’s New THC Limits in Carbonated Beverages Des Moines, IA – Ten Iowa companies have filed a lawsuit against the state, aiming to block the enforcement of…

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Impact of Hemp Lawsuits: Iowa Retailers Face Business Downturn

Impact of Hemp Lawsuits: Iowa Retailers Face Business Downturn

By Jules Puffings / July 10, 2024 /

Tightened Hemp Laws Devastate CBD Businesses and Spur Legal Battles in Iowa Lacie Navin, owner of Your CBD Store shops in Des Moines, has witnessed a significant downturn in business…

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Eight Iowa Companies Sue State Over Hemp Cannabinoids Law

Eight Iowa Companies Sue State Over Hemp Cannabinoids Law

By Jules Puffings / July 5, 2024 /

Second Group of Companies Sues Iowa Over New Hemp Law Limiting THC Levels A second group of companies is suing the State of Iowa over a new hemp law that…

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Insight into Iowa's hemp law amid ongoing court battles

Navigating Iowa’s New Hemp Law Amid Legal Challenges

By Phil Greenwood / July 1, 2024 /

Iowa’s recently enacted hemp law has come into force, sparking immediate legal disputes just days after its implementation. This development follows a federal judge’s decision to deny an initial lawsuit…

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Iowa Beverage Companies Challenge State’s New THC Limits in Lawsuit

By Phil Greenwood / June 19, 2024 /

Two Iowa-based beverage companies, Climbing Kites and Field Day Brewing Co., are taking legal action against the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) over the state’s interpretation of…

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Iowa Brewers, Retailers Oppose New Hemp Legislation

By Mary Marty / June 6, 2024 /

A new law governing hemp products in Iowa has sparked significant backlash from local brewers and retailers, with some threatening legal action to protect their interests. The measure, passed by…

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Brewers Claim Iowa’s THC Rules Misinterpret Hemp Law, Threatening Certain Drinks

By Gene Mcklnley / June 3, 2024 /

Iowa’s New Hemp Product Regulations Face Pushback from Brewers and Retailers Des Moines, IA – Iowa’s new hemp product regulations have sparked significant backlash from local brewers and retailers. The…

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Standing Strong: Defending Medicinal Hemp Legality in Iowa

By Mary Marty / April 17, 2024 /

The Gaer family, residents of West Des Moines, Iowa, finds themselves in the midst of a contentious struggle to preserve access to hemp medicine for their daughter, Margaret. Margaret relies…

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The medical cannabidiol program makes sure you see a doctor to get these products. That's the main difference.

Iowa Legislators Pass Bills to Tighten Hemp Product Regulations and Broaden Medical Cannabis Access

By Jules Puffings / April 4, 2024 /

The Iowa Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to make the rules stricter for consumable hemp products as they become more common. They also voted on a bill to double…

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