GOP congressman backed by cannabis biz donations bashes legalization (Newsletter: October 1, 2026)
A GOP congressman backed by cannabis donations opposes legalization, while PA delays reform and MA faces anti-cannabis a…
Read more →Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Highlight Need To Legalize Marijuana With New Hearing
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats are holding a hearing to push for adult-use cannabis legalization, signaling potential fut…
Read more →Iowa Democratic Governor Candidate Explains Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized Even If It’s ‘Dangerous’
Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand backs cannabis legalization to address a $1.3B budget deficit, signaling …
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NORML Op-Ed: High Time to Remove Cannabis from Schedule I Status
NORML argues for the removal of cannabis from Schedule I, citing scientific and public pressure to modernize federal pol…
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Cannabis consumers’ support for Trump drops, poll shows (Newsletter: July 21, 2026)
Cannabis consumer political sentiment shifts as Alabama weighs rescheduling and new studies highlight the therapeutic po…
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It’s Time For South Carolina Lawmakers To Take Medical Marijuana Seriously, Military Veteran Says (Op-Ed)
U.S. Army veteran pushes for South Carolina medical cannabis reform, citing patient needs and veteran healthcare in a ne…
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Cayman Islands Government Commission Lays Out Options For Marijuana Reform Following Voters’ Passage Of Decriminalization Referendum
Cayman Islands officials release a discussion paper on cannabis decriminalization, signaling potential legislative shift…
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Virginia Lawmakers And Governor ‘Have A Deal’ On Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales This Month
Virginia lawmakers and Governor Youngkin reach a deal to legalize adult-use cannabis sales via the state budget. Key upd…
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New Bill In Congress Would Let States Force Federal Reclassification Of Drugs Like Marijuana And Psychedelics
New federal bill proposes allowing states to force cannabis rescheduling, potentially ending the conflict between state …
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Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk
Alaska lawmakers pass cannabis record sealing bill, aimed at improving economic opportunities for citizens. Read the sum…
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Marijuana & alcohol industries oppose hemp bill, congressman says (Newsletter: May 18, 2026)
Industry update: Alcohol and cannabis sectors oppose hemp bill, Virginia enacts resentencing reform, and new CBD researc…
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‘There Are A Lot Of People Who Smoke Cannabis In Congress,’ Lawmaker Says
Rep. Ilhan Omar claims widespread cannabis use in Congress, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape for f…
Read more →Indiana GOP Senator Announces New Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana In The State
Indiana senator plans to introduce medical marijuana legislation in 2027, signaling a major potential shift in the state…
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Congressional report on what cannabis rescheduling does—and doesn’t do (Newsletter: May 7, 2026)
Congressional report analyzes cannabis rescheduling's limited but significant impact. Understand what Schedule III means…
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Texas Poll Finds 75% Support for Medical Cannabis Reforms
Texas poll shows 75% support for medical cannabis reform but low TCUP awareness. Insights for cannabis businesses on leg…
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Woody Harrelson And Bill Maher Complain That Marijuana Taxes Are Too High While Smoking Joints At The Dispensary They Own Together
Woody Harrelson & Bill Maher, dispensary owners, criticize California's high cannabis taxes, sparking industry debate on…
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