Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to commit to expanding cannabis rescheduling and reform beyond a medical framework when questioned by Senator Alex Padilla in
Washington is once again presenting the country with two very different versions of cannabis reform. One would move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III
NORTH AMERICA – A Johns Hopkins-led study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that 87% of U.S. healthcare professionals believe cannabis has legitimate
The DEA marijuana (cannabis) scheduling hearing began Monday with a lot of confusion about what this hearing is about, its potential impact, and most importantly,
NORTH AMERICA – For decades, cannabis activists, patients, legacy operators, caregivers, cultivators, medical collectives, and underground healers fought to force the federal government to admit
NORTH AMERICA – The DEA’s long-awaited marijuana rescheduling hearing starts today, and the cannabis industry is once again being told to hold its breath while
For over a century, America’s approach to cannabis has been misguided. We started by criminalizing the plant. Then, as states began to acknowledge the failure
Federal cannabis reform is technically moving forward. The problem is who got a seat in the room. Last Thursday, Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek C.
We have been warning people about this for a long time: Schedule III cannabis is not cannabis legalization. It is not federal legalization, it is
A study found that medical marijuana decriminalization reduced health-related workplace absenteeism by about 6.9%. The effect was strongest when researchers measured policy exposure using the
The DEA selected seven participants for its June 29th marijuana rescheduling hearing, and every single one opposes cannabis reform. Groups like NORML, the Drug Policy
Cannabis reform in America has a bad habit of showing up dressed like progress while carrying a briefcase full of loopholes. The latest example is
The National Restaurant Association is urging Congress to delay the federal ban on hemp-derived THC beverages set to take effect November 12 and replace it
Today the Supreme Court ruled unanimously (9-0) in United States v. Hemani that the government cannot strip someone of their Second Amendment rights just because
Cannabis rescheduling has been treated like a finish line by some, a trap door by others, and a giant federal shrug by anyone who has
The U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) reported just 383 federal marijuana trafficking cases in fiscal year 2025, a 62% drop from FY 2021 and the lowest
The cannabis industry has a fragmentation problem that everyone acknowledges and almost nobody fixes. Policy people and culture people are in the same industry but
For years, the cannabis industry has been forced to live inside one of the most absurd contradictions in American law. States license cannabis businesses. States
The looming federal hemp ban limits hemp-derived products to 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container starting November 12th of this year. Recently, Republican lawmakers
States with medical cannabis dispensaries and recreational cannabis laws saw a 15.47% and 11.92% decrease in non-fatal opioid poisonings, respectively. A study of commercially insured
88% of American adults support some form of legal cannabis. Specifically, 55% favor legalizing the plant for both medical and recreational use, while 33% support
In November 2025, the United States government quietly redrew the legal boundaries of the cannabis seed market. The change was buried inside a federal appropriations
Following last months executive order by President Trump and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the DEA is set to launch new Schedule III registration applications
On Friday, dozens of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting commutations for individuals serving time in federal prison for non-violent marijuana
Despite the executive order reclassifying medical cannabis to Schedule III, the Department of Transportation (DOT) via a recent memo, still prohibits medical marijuana for safety-sensitive
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updated its official website to allow medical marijuana in carry-on and checked bags with “Special Instructions.” This change aligns with
Military veterans put everything on the line to serve their country. When they return home, they deserve access to the best possible healthcare options available.
For decades, the federal government insisted cannabis had no accepted medical value and belonged in the same legal category as heroin. That claim fueled arrests,
Public opinion on marijuana is undergoing a massive transformation. For decades, outdated stereotypes and heavy-handed propaganda shaped how people viewed the plant. Now, those old
For decades, cannabis advocates have fought to end prohibition, free cannabis prisoners, and repair the damage caused by the failed War on Drugs. Yet in
History has a funny way of circling back around—especially in the cannabis industry. It doesn’t replay events exactly the same way, but if you pay
For years, the conversation around taking tiny amounts of substances has centered heavily on psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD. It turns out the narrative missed
The cannabis landscape is always shifting, and keeping track of the latest federal updates can feel like a full-time job. Recently, the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Alright, let’s get real. The noise out there right now is a cocktail of celebration, confusion, and some dangerously bad advice. April 29, 2026, is
The war on cannabis is effectively over in the court of public opinion. We are no longer debating whether the plant should be legal. Instead,
The cannabis industry has a marketing problem. Walk into almost any modern dispensary, and the branding screams youth culture. Neon packaging, influencer endorsements, and aggressive
The DEA’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal officially goes live this morning at 12:00 PM EST. For state-licensed medical cannabis operators across the country, this
We are watching a massive shift happen in real-time regarding how the United States handles mental health care. For decades, the medical field has struggled
In January of 2024, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency reaffirmed their position on the legal status of psilocybin mushroom spores. “If the mushroom spores
Farmers and businesses across the country have been waiting for the latest agricultural figures from the USDA, and the numbers are finally in. The newest
The cannabis industry has been waiting for a major federal policy shift for decades. On Thursday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an executive order
Across the country, state-level cannabis programs are thriving. Millions of adults legally purchase an incredible variety of cannabis products from local dispensaries every single day.
The landscape of cannabis enforcement in the US is confusing and deeply fractured. On one side of a state line, adults can legally purchase and
When most people think about the American Revolution, a familiar cast of characters comes to mind. Names like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin
Crossing a state line in the United States can feel like entering a completely different dimension. The patchwork of US cannabis laws means a plant
Every year, Easton Heritage Day brings history out of textbooks and into the streets, highlighting the powerful legacy of the Levers family, whose roots trace
The federal landscape for cannabis and hemp regulations is currently undergoing a massive stress test. As various government agencies attempt to navigate the complex web
Last December, a presidential directive promised swift action to reclassify cannabis. Yet, months later, progress has completely flatlined. People may be wondering why such a
A Strategic Decision in the Birth of American Independence When the Declaration of Independence was adopted in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, the act itself
Recent updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have outlined a new framework that integrates specific cannabinoid products into federal healthcare models.
The United States has a remarkably complicated relationship with cannabis. Over the past several years, a steady wave of state-level legalization has normalized the plant
When Americans think about the Declaration of Independence, they often imagine the moment it was adopted in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Yet the story
The cannabis industry has always operated in a state of legal contradiction—state-legal on one side, federally prohibited on the other. Most operators have learned to
A federally funded study just confirmed what millions of Americans have quietly been doing for years: reaching for CBD instead of—or alongside—conventional medications. The findings,
Cannabis rescheduling is no longer just a policy rumor. It is part of a serious federal conversation. Whether the timeline moves quickly or drags forward
“The eyes of the world are upon you.” That line always felt less like a warning and more like a checklist. Because moments of transition
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson has released a draft for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Which aims to revitalize
Across the United States, lawmakers are rushing to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids. Delta-8, Delta-10, THCA flower, and other hemp-derived products have triggered a wave of emergency
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is once again in the spotlight, but this time, the messaging feels more conflicted than ever. While the White House
For decades, the United States has treated hemp and marijuana as if they were fundamentally different things. Different laws. Different markets. Different rules. Different levels
The federal government is once again trying to put toothpaste back in the tube. After years of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products flooding gas stations, smoke
For decades, millions of Americans have been forced to make an impossible choice between two constitutional rights. You can either exercise your Second Amendment right
Whether or not Schedule III rescheduling is implemented this week—or months from now—the cannabis industry needs to start thinking about the long-term implications for operators.
While the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 is updated and republished on an annual basis, it has dropped the ball regarding marijuana’s classification under
The U.S. Senate has given final approval to a major spending package that continues to shield state medical marijuana programs from federal interference, rejecting a
The path to federal marijuana reform has encountered another legislative hurdle, this time emerging from within the Senate. Despite a White House executive order pushing
American hemp farmers are currently staring down the barrel of a regulatory deadline that threatens to upend the entire industry. Following the passage of the
Federal cannabis policy saw some notable updates last week, though you might have missed it if you weren’t reading the fine print of congressional appropriations.
The United States Senate has officially confirmed Sara Carter as the next director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy following a tight 52-48
American healthcare is undergoing a huge shift as the federal government is finally seemingly taking action to reclassify cannabis. Nursing associations have come out in
For decades, commercial drivers, pilots, and other transportation professionals have faced a harsh ultimatum: choose your career or choose cannabis. Even as states across the
On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S Attorney General to expedite the completion of rescheduling cannabis from Schedule
There are moments in cannabis history that get framed as progress because they feel better than what came before. They look like movement, sound like
The federal government’s approach to cannabis has shifted dramatically. Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling
The battle for cannabis rights has moved beyond the ballot box and into the highest courts of the nation, specifically regarding the Second Amendment. In
The path to federal cannabis reform has taken two sharply divergent turns in a single week, leaving the cannabis industry and legal experts scrambling to
With President Donald Trump now now nearly a year into his second term, conversations around federal cannabis reform have moved from campaign rhetoric to real-time
For decades, one of the most common arguments against cannabis reform has been a lack of scientific understanding. Critics, politicians, and hesitant medical professionals have
The legal landscape for the American hemp industry shifted dramatically last month, when President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture appropriations act into law.
The landscape of cannabis and its derivatives is constantly evolving, as we’ve seen over the past month. Now, another major development could be on the
The hemp industry in Tennessee has secured a temporary victory, but a larger federal battle casts a long shadow over its future. While a recent
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hold a private, closed-door conference on December 12 to decide whether it will hear a case challenging the
A new Republican-led bill has been introduced in Congress, proposing a reversal of the recent federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products. The measure, which
CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2025 – PharmaCann Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis companies, today announced a nationwide holiday donation drive
The new law formally defines industrial hemp grain and fiber as agricultural commodities while setting a one-year countdown for Congress to regulate — or effectively
The recently passed government funding bill, signed by President Trump on Wednesday, successfully ended the longest government shutdown, contains provisions that could dramatically reshape the
As we continue to examine the evolving conversation of cannabis legislation in our blog series, today, we turn our attention to another aspect: the potential
New legislation negotiated in the Senate Appropriations Committee could effectively ban many hemp-derived products currently sold across the country. If enacted, the proposal would significantly
Frank Rogers has served over a decade on a 220-month sentence for a nonviolent cannabis charge. He’s not asking for pity. He’s asking for faith
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear United States v. Hemani, a critical question is before the Court: can a law-abiding adult who uses cannabis
A bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general has sent a formal letter to Congress. They urge lawmakers to take decisive action and
Every October, as Halloween decorations appear, a familiar story haunts news headlines and social media feeds. It’s not about ghouls or goblins, but the supposed
Circle K, the convenience store giant, has unveiled plans to introduce hemp-derived THC beverages in thousands of its locations across the United States. This once
Check out Part 1 of this series The Great Cannabis Reclassification Debate: Who Really Wins? There’s something about cannabis that science still hasn’t boxed in—and
The highest court in the land is preparing to tackle a question that affects millions of Americans: Should people who use marijuana be legally prohibited
Across the United States, a significant shift in public perception and state law regarding cannabis is underway. A total of 40 states now have medical
When you see “THC” and “Target” in the same sentence, it’s fair to do a double take. The big-box retail giant known for home goods,
The debate over Second Amendment rights and federal cannabis prohibition has reached yet another critical stage. Erik Harris, a Pennsylvania man prosecuted for lying about
Remember the excitement of May 2024? Cannabis reclassification from Schedule I to Schedule III felt like it was finally happening. The industry buzzed with anticipation,
Cannabis policy has long been framed as a binary choice: reschedule or deschedule. The reality is more complicated. Cannabis is both a consumer product and
