Month: April 2026

[#item_full_content] Rescheduling medical marijuana, briefly explained.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The Trump administration reclassified medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug on Thursday.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The Trump administration took a significant step toward rescheduling marijuana as a less dangerous drug.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The U.S. government is easing some rules on medical marijuana, reclassifying it from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug, a move that aligns federal guidance with many state…

[#item_full_content] The Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday chose not to take action on two closely watched bills after they were returned with amendments from the governor.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Rural communities are not immune from child abuse cases but may lack resources to respond. Casper’s Platte Hemp Company closes after Legislature cracks down. Teton County petition urges sheriff to…

[#item_full_content] Crews discovered the trailer had more than 600 pounds of processed marijuana and a butane hash oil lab on an Ypsilanti Township property.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] State-licensed medical marijuana is now federally classified as a schedule 3 drug.  Read More  

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[#item_full_content] The Department of Justice’s two-phase rescheduling plan includes an immediate order and a new, expedited hearing process.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] View our DEA Issues Long Awaited Final Order Rescheduling Certain Marijuana Products to Schedule III: What It Means, What It Doesn’t, and What Comes Next insight.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Trial got underway last week  Read More  

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[#item_full_content] The Trump administration federally downgraded medical marijuana to a less dangerous classification of drug.  Read More  

[#item_full_content]Intoxicating hemp products would become illegal in Missouri on Nov. 12 under a bill that aligns state law with a federal ban.   Read More  

[#item_full_content] The directive aims to expand access to medical researchers.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The Department of Justice said it will immediately move FDA-approved marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Medical marijuana licensees in Massachusetts can expect a range of potential benefits following the Trump administration’s rescheduling of cannabis as a less dangerous class of drug Thursday, the Cannabis Control…

[#item_full_content] Colorado’s response to the federal reclassification of medical cannabis ranged from industry leaders celebrating long‑awaited progress to youth‑advocacy groups warning that the change heightens the need for stronger protections for…

[#item_full_content] Colorado’s response to the federal reclassification of medical cannabis ranged from industry leaders celebrating long‑awaited progress to youth‑advocacy groups warning that the change heightens the need for stronger protections for…

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump highlighted the medical benefits of marijuana on Thursday, hours after the Department of Justice announced it is moving ahead with a cannabis rescheduling proposal. “A lot of…

[#item_full_content] Medical marijuana remains largely illegal in Wisconsin despite a order that eases restrictions on the drug when it's used medicinally in some states.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Our 4-person panel tested 14 brands over 6 weeks. See the 3 best CBD gummies for pain in 2026, with dosage, COAs, and honest pros and cons. Read More   

[#item_full_content] See the best CBD gummies of 2026 ranked by potency, lab tests, and ingredients. Top picks from BudPop, Exhale Wellness, and Medterra. Read More   

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[#item_full_content] The Justice Department’s move to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana could have significant implications for Washington state, where recreational cannabis  Read More  

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[#item_full_content]The move to reclassify medical marijuana was started under the Biden Administration. A June hearing may lead to cannabis being broadly reclassified.   Read More  

[#item_full_content] Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Thursday criticized the Justice Department’s (DOJ) decision to downgrade state-approved medical marijuana to a less dangerous drug.   “Marijuana today is much more poten…  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Advocates for medical cannabis in Utah are thrilled with the Trump administration's order moving state-regulated products to a Schedule 3 drug  Read More  

[#item_full_content] By DAVID A. LIEB President Donald Trump’s administration has reclassified medical marijuana, which is already licensed in most states, as a less dangerous drug. The order signed Thursday by the…

[#item_full_content] A two-year investigation led to $2 million in drug raids in central Ohio, seizing products marketed to teens, some with cartoon packaging.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] A federal tax code change is set to boost the profitability of top cannabis operators, transforming their cash flow profile and profitability metrics.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Perfect Union, one of California's largest independent cannabis retailers, today welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement issuing an order immediately placing FDA-approved marijuana products and marijuana products regulated under…

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump’s administration has reclassified medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug  Read More  

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump's administration has reclassified medical marijuana, which is already licensed in most states, as a less dangerous drug.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump's administration has reclassified medical marijuana, which is already licensed in most states, as a less dangerous drug.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] This statement is in response to breaking news. Please contact pr@rstreet.org to speak with the scholars. In response to the Trump administration reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana, Jillian Snider, a resident…

[#item_full_content] The Trump administration’s announcement that it is moving ahead with the federal reclassification of marijuana on Thursday is generating headlines and drawing reactions from across the political spectrum. Lawmakers, advocacy…

[#item_full_content] Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's distinction between medical and recreational cannabis is hard to reconcile with the relevant criteria.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Though marijuana is now legal in 24 US states for recreational purposes and in 40 states for medical reasons, it’s still illegal at the federal level. But on April 23,…

[#item_full_content] Studies show the drug can exacerbate anxiety and teen use poses risks for developing brains.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Federal reclassification could boost Ohio medical marijuana businesses, but limits remain.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The federal government is moving to change marijuana’s legal status -- a significant step, but Michigan’s cannabis industry isn’t celebrating yet.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] The four men are alleged to have murdered Simko, a 66-year-old Commerce Township resident and co-owner of a marijuana grow business in Pontiac, during an armed robbery.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Some operators are seeking partnerships for clinical studies, while others are developing strategies to scale their operations.  Read More  

[#item_full_content] Marijuana businesses are set to see some tax changes.  Read More