Texas Cannabis Businesses Sue State to Block Smokeable Hemp Ban

Texas hemp industry leaders and advocacy groups have sued the state to block new regulations that eliminate natural smokeable hemp products and increase licensing fees. The Texas Hemp Business Council, Hemp Industry & Farmers of America, and several Texas-based dispensaries and manufacturers filed for a temporary restraining order in state district court in Travis County …

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Mexico Senate Confirms North America Diplomat Velasco as Foreign Minister

MEXICO ⁠CITY, ⁠April 8 (Reuters) – Mexico’s ⁠Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco, ​the current undersecretary for North America, ‌to be the ‌new foreign ministry, assuming ⁠the ⁠role at a pivotal moment for regional ​trade. President Claudia Sheinbaum tapped Velasco last week after former Foreign ​Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente ⁠announced he ⁠would leave the ⁠position …

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