Connecticut Cannabis Shop Workers Ratify Multi-Year Union Contract
Still River Wellness workers in Torrington, CT ratify a four-year union contract with UFCW Local 371, featuring wage hik…
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New York Regulators Approve Medical Cannabis Trial Program Using THC Oral Solution to Treat Sciatica-Related Chronic Pain
New York regulators approve a clinical trial testing an oral THC solution for sciatica, signaling potential growth for m…
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Marijuana Opponents And Pharma Company File Brief Asking Court To Block Trump’s Hemp CBD Medicare Coverage Plan
Opponents and a pharma firm file a brief to block a Trump-era plan providing Medicare coverage for hemp-derived CBD prod…
Read more →Mainstream insurance companies push for cannabis industry access
Mainstream insurers are pushing for legislative access to the cannabis industry, signaling potential relief on high comm…
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Teen cannabis use hits all-time low, federal report shows (Newsletter: September 23, 2026)
Federal report shows teen cannabis use at an all-time low. Plus updates on insurance bills, senior usage trends, and sta…
Read more →Insurance Industry Groups Endorse Bill To Ease Coverage For Marijuana Businesses
Insurance industry groups endorse new congressional legislation to protect carriers serving state-legal cannabis busines…
Read more →Cannabis company insurance bill filed in Congress (Newsletter: September 18, 2026)
New congressional bill targets cannabis insurance access. Read the latest federal update, North Carolina polling data, a…
Read more →Insurance Companies That Provide Coverage For Marijuana Businesses Would Be Shielded From Federal Punishment Under New Congressional Bill
New bipartisan CLAIM Act aims to protect insurance companies working with state-legal cannabis businesses from federal p…
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SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in the Senate
The SAFE Banking Act is reintroduced in the Senate, offering hope for legal financial services, lower cash-handling risk…
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Federally Funded Cancer Study Highlights Need To Cover Medical Marijuana Under Insurance, Researchers Say
New federally funded study highlights high costs of medical cannabis for cancer patients, fueling calls for health insur…
Read more →Fed lawsuit on Medicare CBD coverage advances (Newsletter: August 28, 2026)
Federal lawsuit advancing Medicare CBD coverage advances alongside KY medical updates and VA hemp challenges. Read the B…
Read more →CDC wants medical cannabis question on federal health survey (Newsletter: August 27, 2026)
CDC pushes for medical cannabis questions on federal health surveys as policy discussions center on R&D tax credits and …
Read more →Insurance carrier sues major marijuana MSO to dodge class-action payout
Major MSO faces insurance carrier lawsuit aimed at avoiding class-action payouts. Learn risk management takeaways for ca…
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Press Trump For Marijuana Rescheduling Guidance—Including Whether Medicare Will Cover Medical Cannabis
Bipartisan lawmakers press the Trump administration for guidance on marijuana rescheduling, including potential Medicare…
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FAA eyes new cannabis policies for pilots after rescheduling (Newsletter: August 3, 2026)
FAA reviews pilot cannabis policies following rescheduling, while the Senate delays a hemp ban. Stay updated on federal …
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Colorado Workers’ Comp Study Offers Glimpse of How Cannabis Rescheduling Could Pave the Way for Insurance Coverage
Colorado's workers' comp pilot for medical cannabis offers a roadmap for insurance integration as federal rescheduling d…
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Covering Medical Marijuana Through Workers’ Compensation Can Improve Health And Reduce Opioid Use, Government Study Suggests
Colorado study finds covering medical cannabis in workers' compensation improves health and reduces opioid use, signalin…
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San Francisco Considers Letting Cannabis Consumption Lounges Host Music, Serve Food
San Francisco considers new legislation allowing cannabis lounges to serve food and host entertainment, aiming to improv…
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Major Banking Group Pushes Congress To Pass Bill Easing Marijuana Businesses’ Access To Financial Services
The American Bankers Association is lobbying for the SAFE Banking Act, aiming to grant cannabis businesses access to ess…
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Transportation Groups Warn Feds Of Marijuana Rescheduling’s ‘Consequences’ For Drug Testing Of Truck Drivers And Pilots
Transportation groups urge feds to maintain strict drug-testing standards for safety-sensitive roles amid ongoing federa…
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Anti-cannabis campaigns’ questionable tactics (Newsletter: June 11, 2026)
Congressional blocks on workers' comp, failed PA legislation, and ongoing policy hurdles define the latest cannabis indu…
Read more →Federal Employees Couldn’t Get Medical Marijuana Covered By Workers’ Comp Under Bill Advancing In Congress
House Appropriations Committee blocks federal workers' comp from covering medical marijuana, signaling continued resista…
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White House pushes Congress to keep some hemp products legal (Newsletter: June 8, 2026)
The White House pushes Congress on hemp legality, while state negotiations and legal appeals highlight ongoing regulator…
Read more →Anti-Marijuana Groups And Pharma Company Ask Court To Revive Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program
Anti-marijuana groups and a pharma firm are appealing a ruling on Medicare's hemp product coverage program. Read the bus…
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Congressional Committee Votes To Block Medical Marijuana From Being Covered Under Workers’ Comp For Federal Employees
House committee blocks federal workers' comp from covering medical cannabis, highlighting persistent federal hurdles reg…
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Marijuana Legalization Is Linked To ‘Significant Reductions’ In Opioid Overdoses, Federally Funded Study Finds
New federally funded research finds a link between cannabis legalization and reduced opioid overdoses, strengthening the…
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New ATF Gun Form Recognizes Medical Marijuana’s Federally Legal Status Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
The ATF proposes updates to gun purchase Form 4473 to align with medical marijuana's federal rescheduling, easing restri…
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Trump’s Marijuana Move Is ‘Overwhelmingly Popular’ With Voters And Helps Patients, White House Press Secretary Says
Trump administration targets federal marijuana rescheduling, citing voter popularity and patient access. Learn what this…
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New GOP Bill Would Require Feds To Study Hospital Costs Caused By Marijuana Use
New GOP bill seeks federal study on marijuana-related hospitalization costs. Impacting policy & public perception, canna…
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Medicare Coverage for Some Hemp-Derived Products Now Available
Medicare's new pilot covers specific hemp-derived CBD products, offering providers $500/patient reimbursement. A major s…
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