Oklahoma Should Stop Changing Medical Marijuana Rules So Frequently, Lawmaker Says
Oklahoma lawmakers weigh a pause on medical marijuana regulation changes to give the state's cannabis industry operation…
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NORML Op-Ed: Idaho’s HJR 4 Isn’t Anti-Marijuana, It’s Anti-Democracy
Idaho's HJR 4 threatens citizen ballot initiatives, impacting potential cannabis reform and direct democracy mechanisms …
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Talarico Says He’ll Work To Federally Legalize Marijuana If Elected To The Senate
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico pledges to pursue federal marijuana legalization if elected, signaling shifts in c…
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Former Staffer At Top Marijuana Policy Group Criticizes Its Push To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal (Op-Ed)
Former staffer criticizes Marijuana Policy Project for supporting legal intoxicating hemp products, highlighting industr…
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New DEA & opponent briefs in cannabis rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: October 14, 2026)
Stay updated on DEA rescheduling briefs, Kansas legalization momentum, and hemp THC beverage trends impacting cannabis o…
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DEA Is OK With Including New Report In Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing As Opponents Seek More Testimony And Document Discovery
DEA agrees to include a federal watchdog report in marijuana rescheduling hearings while resisting calls for additional …
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Congress Should Regulate Hemp THC Drinks Like Alcohol Instead Of Banning Them, Former NFL Player Says (Op-Ed)
Former NFL player Micah Hyde argues Congress should regulate hemp THC drinks like alcohol instead of banning them, impac…
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Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Will Have ‘Negligible Impact’ On South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Program, Attorney General Says
South Dakota AG says federal marijuana rescheduling will have negligible impact on the state's medical cannabis program …
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Study: No Jump in Teen Use Following Cannabis Dispensary Openings
New NORML study shows legal cannabis dispensaries do not increase teen use, offering valuable data for retail licensing …
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Idaho Ballot Measure To Block Voters From Legalizing Marijuana Is Anti-Democracy (Op-Ed)
Idaho's HJR 4 ballot measure seeks to block voters from legalizing marijuana, highlighting ongoing regulatory hurdles fo…
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Kansas Should Legalize Marijuana, Democratic Candidate For Governor Says, Criticizing GOP Opponent For Blocking Medical Access
Kansas Democratic gubernatorial candidate calls for marijuana legalization, criticizing opponents for blocking reform an…
Read more →Cannabis rescheduling is just paused, not derailed (Newsletter: October 13, 2026)
Federal cannabis rescheduling is paused, not derailed. Get the latest updates on state legalization, medical studies, an…
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Manitoba, Canada Considers Mandatory Staffing Levels for Cannabis Retailers
Manitoba considers mandatory staffing and window cover removal for cannabis retailers following security incidents, impa…
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North Carolina’s $3 Billion Hemp Industry Braces For Impact Of Scheduled Federal THC Product Ban
North Carolina's $3B hemp industry faces a federal THC product ban. Operators weigh compliance risks and the shift from …
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Washington Officials Invite Public Comments On Proposal To Make It Easier For Medical Marijuana Businesses To Access Federal Rescheduling Benefits
Washington regulators propose a verification process to help medical cannabis businesses access federal rescheduling ben…
Read more →Wisconsin Should Legalize Marijuana To Fund Pre-K And Healthcare Expansion, Democratic Governor Candidate Says
Wisconsin governor candidate David Crowley proposes legalizing cannabis to fund pre-K and healthcare, signaling potentia…
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Texas Smokable Hemp Hearing Set for December
Texas hemp industry fights smokable product ban in court on Dec 8. Get the details on compliance and retail impacts for …
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The Marijuana Rescheduling Process Has Been Delayed—But Not Derailed (Op-Ed)
Legal experts clarify that DEA marijuana rescheduling delays are procedural, meaning Section 280E tax burdens will remai…
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