Vapes & FlowerA Hemp Farmer’s Questions For Rhode Island’s Next Attorney General
A recent letter to Congress shows the disconnect between the national hemp debate and businesses operating under Rhode Island law
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National NewsFederal Judge Clears Path For Rhode Island Cannabis Retail License Restart
The commission has received 32 interest forms from prospective social equity applicants
August 24, 2026
National NewsTake Two On RI Cannabis Licenses: Regulators Restart Application Process
"Our focus is to maintain that momentum by implementing the amended Cannabis Act as efficiently as possible."
August 12, 2026
National NewsRefunds On The Way As Regulators Reset RI’s Cannabis Retail Licensing Process
"The office will contact each applicant via email to ensure that the name that is going to be going out…
August 4, 2026
National NewsRhode Island Moves To Lift Court Order Blocking Pot Shop Licenses
Bills to undo cannabis provision come after residency requirement rejected
July 7, 2026National NewsLegislation To Eliminate Residency Requirement For RI Applicants Moving Ahead
Twenty retail licenses have been on pause since an April 8 ruling by a U.S. district court judge
June 10, 2026
National NewsRhode Island Gov Elevates Top Cannabis Admin As Nom To Chair Commission
RI Gov. Dan McKee nominated Michelle Reddish to the Cannabis Control Commission seat left vacant last October
May 27, 2026National NewsRhode Island Cannabis License Rollout Halted
Federal judge blocks enforcement of RI’s residency requirement
April 13, 2026
Sips & BitesRhode Island Regulators Back Ban On THC Drinks In Bars, Restaurants
“I think decisions are already made even before the listening sessions. ... This is targeting an industry, that’s all.”
March 23, 2026National NewsHow Will Rhode Island’s New Cannabis License Lottery Work?
Regulators are still weighing different retail marijuana license rollout patterns in the Ocean State
March 15, 2026