Michelle Hinchey

The New York State Cannabis Control Board unexpectedly postponed its January meeting scheduled for Wednesday, during which various long-awaited home cultivation rules were meant to be hammered out as well as retail license applications that are behind schedule due to several lawsuits.   "The...

New York Governor Blocks Selling Surplus Cannabis To Tribal Retailers Governor Kathy Hochul (D) vetoed legislation allowing licensed cannabis growers in New York to sell products to tribal retailers, disrupting a lifeline for surplus cannabis. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D)...

CRS’ Report Warns High Federal Cannabis Taxes Could Hinder Industry’s Economic Potential Congressional Research Service (CRS) recently released a report suggesting that federal lawmakers should be careful about imposing high federal taxes on cannabis products in case of...

A group of 66 New York lawmakers has issued an urgent plea to Governor Kathy Hochul, calling on her to sign the 'Cannabis Crop Rescue Act,' legislation designed to address the dire situation faced by over 200 licensed cannabis farmers in the state. Background These farmers currently...

New York governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed a bill that would give provisional cannabis growing and processing licenses to hemp businesses that are currently engaged in promoting equity in the industry, reported Marijuana Moment. The news comes about a week after the Senate approved...

The New York Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would provide provisional marijuana cultivator and processor licenses to existing hemp businesses that take specific steps to promote equity in the emerging industry, Marijuana Moment reported. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D), was...

New York senator Michelle Hinchey filed legislation called “Cannabis Container Bill of Rights,” which pushes for recycling across the cannabis industry once retail sales officially begin, reported Marijuana Moment. The measure asks marijuana shops to...