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Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.

Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually Changed

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What federal rescheduling did NOT change 2 min read • Federal
Why state cannabis boards still control outcomes 3 min read • States
What operators should not assume in 2026 2 min read • Operators

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Dispensary owner, manager, react to executive order that could reclassify marijuana | Hot Springs Sentinel Record

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December 30, 2025

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that could potentially reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance, creating more pathways for medical research and insurance coverage for cannabis and cannabis-derived products. Dispensary owner, manager, react to executive order that could reclassify marijuana | Hot Springs Sentinel Record Read More

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