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Senate Democrats Renew Push to Deschedule Marijuana, Broadening Approach Beyond Trump Administration's Rescheduling Effort
A group of Senate Democrats has reintroduced legislation to remove marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances, a move that could have si...

DEA to Hold Hearing on Marijuana Reclassification as Industry Awaits Key Decision
The DEA will hold a hearing in June on reclassifying marijuana under federal law, drawing interest from both sides of the legalization debate and sign...

Missouri Cannabis Regulators Prepare for Final Microbusiness License Lottery with Enhanced Oversight
Missouri regulators are launching a statewide outreach effort ahead of the final lottery for 77 microbusiness marijuana permits, implementing policy c...

Massachusetts Regulators to Test THC Label Accuracy, Boosting Industry Confidence
Massachusetts cannabis regulators will test whether THC levels on product labels match actual content, a move that could increase consumer trust and b...

Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Retail Legislation, Citing Premature Rollout and Safety Concerns
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed two bills aimed at launching a legal retail cannabis industry, arguing the state lacks necessary safeguards fo...

Indiana Legislators Revisit Medical Cannabis Debate Amid Federal Uncertainty
Indiana legislators may resume discussions on medical cannabis, while state officials express uncertainty about federal action prompting policy change...

Trulieve Cannabis Faces Headwinds in New York's Restorative Justice-Focused Market
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. struggles with the challenging state-legal marijuana industry in New York, where the 2021 legalization aimed at restorative ju...

DOT Reaffirms Federal Drug Testing Rules for Safety-Sensitive Transportation Workers, Impacting State-Legal Medical Marijuana Users
The Department of Transportation's updated guidance clarifies that safety-sensitive transportation workers remain subject to penalties for using state...

House Approves Measure Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans
The U.S. House passed an amendment to let VA physicians recommend medical marijuana in legal states, potentially expanding veteran healthcare access a...

Virginia Governor Spanberger Signs 25 Bills into Law, Including Cannabis Reforms
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed 25 measures into law, including drug policy reforms that benefit the cannabis industry, marking a signific...

House Approves Measure to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans
The U.S. House passed an amendment that would permit VA physicians to recommend medical cannabis in states where it is legal, potentially expanding tr...

Trump Administration's Easing of Medical Marijuana Restrictions Opens Door for Cannabis Advertising by Tech Giants
The Trump administration's recent moves to loosen federal limits on medical marijuana are prompting major digital platforms to reconsider their cannab...

Federal Reclassification of Medical Cannabis Reshapes Industry Outlook
A recent federal decision to reclassify medical cannabis is altering the landscape for licensed operators, drawing renewed attention from businesses a...

Cannabis Rescheduling Poised to Reshape Research and Industry, But Slow Pace and Regulatory Hurdles Remain
The potential rescheduling of cannabis in the U.S. could transform scientific research and the cannabis industry, but the pace of change is slow and d...

Colorado Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Expansion Bill Stalls in Legislature
A proposal to expand sales of hemp-derived THC beverages in Colorado failed to advance due to insufficient legislative support, impacting licensed can...

Trump Administration's Partial Marijuana Rescheduling Leaves Industry in Limbo
The Trump administration's move to partially reschedule marijuana creates uncertainty for cannabis firms like Aurora Cannabis and their U.S. partners,...

House GOP Spending Bill Could Block Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Efforts
Republican lawmakers on a key House committee are advancing a spending proposal that could halt federal efforts to reschedule cannabis, threatening th...

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Applications Open Following DEA Regulatory Change
Businesses can begin applying for medical cannabis dispensary licenses starting April 29, following a DEA directive aligned with President Trump's ord...

DOJ Rescheduling Directive Shifts Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
A directive signed by Acting AG Todd Blanche reclassifies FDA-approved marijuana-based medications and state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule I...

Illinois Issues $31.8 Million in Loans to Social Equity Cannabis Businesses
Illinois has distributed $31.8 million in loans to 95 social equity cannabis businesses, marking a significant step in promoting fairness in the legal...