[#item_full_content] Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is giving some across-the-aisle credit to President Donald Trump for his administration’s moves to federally reschedule marijuana and accelerate therapeutic access to psychedelics. “I think we…
[#item_full_content] A key congressional committee has voted to block the federal rescheduling of marijuana—even after the Trump administration announced last month that it is moving ahead with enacting the reform. The…
[#item_full_content] A lawmaker who helps to lead the Congressional Cannabis Caucus says there are “a lot” of fellow legislators on Capitol Hill who secretly smoke marijuana. “I think there are a…
[#item_full_content] A Louisiana lawmaker has filed legislation that would create a new state task force to “study and develop findings and recommendations regarding the potential legalization of recreational marijuana.” Under HCR111…
[#item_full_content] Lawmakers in Colombia have advanced a bill to legalize marijuana through its first step in the legislative process. The First Committee of the House of Representatives approved the measure from…
[#item_full_content] Members of Congress joined activists at a press conference on Wednesday to highlight the need for further federal marijuana policy reform beyond the incremental cannabis rescheduling process that the Trump…
[#item_full_content] Oklahoma drug officials have issued guidance warning medical marijuana businesses that they must register with the federal government in order to avoid facing punishments, including potentially having their state registrations…
[#item_full_content] The Fresh Toast - Florida's governor candidates stance on cannabis reveals sharp divisions over recreation and medical marijuana legalization. Read More
[#item_full_content] Lucas is an influential lawmaker in Virginia. She declined to comment. Read More
[#item_full_content] The FBI raided the office of Virginia Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a key ally of Gov. Spanberger, in a corruption and marijuana probe. Read More
[#item_full_content] Congressional researchers are laying out the scope and limitations of the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling action—explaining that while certified patients who possess medical cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries now have certain…
[#item_full_content] Opponents of marijuana reform have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal cannabis rescheduling action announced by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice last month—using a law firm at which a…
[#item_full_content] A coalition of marijuana reform advocacy organizations and businesses are calling on Virginia’s governor not to veto legislation to legalize recreational cannabis sales even after lawmakers rejected her proposed changes…
[#item_full_content] As the Trump administration eases federal marijuana rules, Texas continues cracking down on hemp products and limiting medical access. Read More
[#item_full_content] Delaware is one of several states that currently allow cannabis for both adult and medical use. Read More
[#item_full_content] Recreational marijuana has not been reclassified and remains an illegal substance under Schedule I Read More
[#item_full_content] The ruling revives rules set by the Department of State Health Services in 2021 that classify Delta-8 as an illegal substance. Read More
[#item_full_content] A new study estimates that Hoosiers spend $1.8 billion annually on cannabis products despite living in the most restrictive state in the nation. Read More
[#item_full_content] A key congressional panel has voted to block the federal rescheduling of marijuana—even though the Trump administration announced last week that it is moving ahead with enacting the reform. The…
[#item_full_content] The federal government’s reclassification of medical marijuana products as Schedule III drugs doesn’t federally legalize marijuana. We demystify that and 3 other marijuana misconceptions. Read More
[#item_full_content] A pair of bills that would have changed rules around marijuana and THC-infused drinks in Colorado died this week after the sponsors yanked them ahead of their first votes. Read More
[#item_full_content] Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, decided on Tuesday to pull one of her bills, which would have allowed certain THC beverages to be sold at locations like grocery stores, restaurants, and…
[#item_full_content] Republican leaders of a powerful congressional committee are advancing legislation aimed at blocking the federal rescheduling of marijuana—even though the Trump administration announced last week that it is moving ahead…
[#item_full_content] Congressional amendments to either delay the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products for another year or to speed up its implementation will not be considered on the House floor…
[#item_full_content] Indiana state officials are holding a series of meetings with medical marijuana advocates at the direction of the Republican governor. One day after the Trump administration announced that federal cannabis…
[#item_full_content] “Often the best remedy is not in this court. It’s to go down the hall and persuade your state legislator to…amend the statutes that you have an issue with.” By…
[#item_full_content] “These products are now federally recognized as legitimate medicine… Patients and their caregivers are no longer considered criminals under federal law. They have federal rights.” By Steph Sherer, Americans for…
[#item_full_content] The Trump administration is moving to federally reschedule marijuana because cannabis reform is “overwhelmingly popular” with voters and because doing so will help people who need access to the drug…
[#item_full_content] “Practically every one of our neighbors has legalized marijuana and is benefiting from hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and revenue.” By John Cole, The Center Square Pennsylvania…
[#item_full_content] “Missouri needs to be a place where it’s safe to be able to have your children get access to a product that doesn’t include harmful intoxicants.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri…
[#item_full_content] With the recent announcement of the rescheduling of medical marijuana, it has left some local cannabis dispensaries with high hopes. Read More
[#item_full_content] Federal officials said they plan to issue new tax guidance for the marijuana industry following a move by the Trump administration to reclassify cannabis that was announced on Thursday. Under…
[#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] 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] 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] It’s a major policy shift for marijuana – but what happens now? Read More
[#item_full_content] South Carolina lawmakers want to regulate or ban high-inducing hemp products by the end of the year. Here’s what they could do. Read More
[#item_full_content] Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he was signing an order to reschedule state-licensed and FDA-approved marijuana as a Schedule III substance. Read More
[#item_full_content] The move shifts state-licensed medical marijuana from a Schedule I drug to the less strictly regulated Schedule III. Read More
[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. Read More
[#item_full_content] According to foreign media citing government officials, the Trump administration may soon reclassify... Read More
[#item_full_content] Imagine going to a bar or restaurant in Colorado, and on the menu alongside the craft beer are drinks infused with THC. Read More
[#item_full_content] The decision to reclassify marijuana would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. Read More
[#item_full_content] The Trump administration is expected to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III as soon as today, per Axios, MJBizDaily and Reuters. High Times has covered what this means since the executive…
[#item_full_content] The US Justice Department is expected to reclassify marijuana into a less restrictive federal category as soon as Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Read More
[#item_full_content] A new congressional bill would provide $150 million in marijuana research funding for universities over five years, while allowing those institutions to obtain cannabis for studies through partnerships with state…
[#item_full_content] The sponsors of Virginia bills to legalize recreational marijuana sales are recommending that fellow lawmakers vote to reject the governor’s proposed amendments to the legislation this week. Last week, Gov.…
[#item_full_content] Despite concerns from marijuana legalization opponents who claimed the policy would lead to skyrocketing use by teens, cannabis consumption by middle and high school students in Minnesota is lower now…