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The Rise of Disposable Vapes: What Happened to EVALI? In recent years, teen vaping and the Juul epidemic dominated news cycles. With the same intensity as the coverage on COVID-19, the public was repeatedly exposed to alarming phrases like “Teen vaping, Juul, epidemic.” The term EVALI became associated with this issue, but what happened to…

As the use of hemp-derived THC products becomes more prevalent, the need to protect our children from these substances has become more urgent. That’s why we believe that supporting NC S.B. 366, a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products in schools, is crucial to the health and well-being of our children. This is the first…

In recent years, river herring have made huge strides toward being taken off the endangered species list. The remarkable angling success story is not just a matter of luck – it is an illustration of how governmental protection coupled with private initiatives can lead to the successful regeneration of a keystone species in our rivers…

Many are aware that WAFBA/NOCO, the organizers of the Southeast Hemp Expo cancelled their event in Tennessee. The reasons are somewhat unclear and there has been mixed messaging regarding the real reason for the cancellation. It seems some speakers at the WAFBA and NOCO Hemp Conventions have determined that an explosion and contraction of psychoactive…

The efforts by the industry in Florida are worthy of praise. However it’s wise to stop short of claiming a victory unless we have an understanding of how to use it. We never doubted a win in Florida, it was doubtful whether or not an effort would be made to engage the consumers, or to…