Florida Should Regulate Hemp THC Drinks To Show The Rest Of The Country That Legalization Is Better Than Prohibition (Op-Ed)
Florida hemp advocates urge state regulation of THC drinks over prohibition, highlighting compliance needs and mainstrea…
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Dark money ads slam GOP senator’s hemp stance (Newsletter: October 16, 2026)
Dark money ads target a GOP senator over hemp policy amid shifting cannabis regulations, political campaigns, and new ce…
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Maine Issues Medical Cannabis Patient Advisory Over Contaminated Flower, Pre-Rolls
Maine regulators issue a medical cannabis advisory for contaminated flower and pre-rolls from The B Maine, highlighting …
Read more →Police Would Rather Deal With People High On Marijuana Than Drunk On Alcohol, Iowa Governor Candidate Says
Iowa gubernatorial candidate pushes for cannabis legalization to aid law enforcement and fund education, signaling poten…
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South Dakota Lawmakers Accused Of Rigging Marijuana Committee Meeting With Opponent Testimony
South Dakota medical marijuana advocates accuse lawmakers of rigging an oversight committee meeting with out-of-state an…
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GOP Senator Attacked Over Push To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal In New Ad From Dark Money Group
A dark money group targets Sen. Tim Sheehy in a new ad over his efforts to keep hemp THC drinks legal and sold in conven…
Read more →DEA ordered to reply to cannabis opponents’ push for more rescheduling testimony (Newsletter: October 15, 2026)
DEA ordered to respond on cannabis rescheduling testimony. Boston supports legal sales, and state regulatory frameworks …
Read more →States don’t need to change rules to comply with federal marijuana rescheduling
South Dakota AG legal opinion suggests state medical marijuana laws comply with federal rescheduling, easing potential r…
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DEA Judge Orders Agency To Address Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents’ Request For New Testimony And Document Discovery
DEA judge orders agency response on rescheduling testimony and discovery following a federal report highlighting evaluat…
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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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Study: Cannabis Dispensary Proximity Not Associated With Adolescent Use
New study shows cannabis dispensary proximity does not increase adolescent use, offering operators data for municipal zo…
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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…
Read more →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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Anti-Marijuana Attitudes In Sports Are Easing Up, But Ongoing Stigma Makes Athletic Trainers’ Jobs Harder, NFL-Funded Study Shows
NFL-funded study reveals shifting sports attitudes toward cannabis pain management, though ongoing stigma complicates at…
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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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Illinois Sets New Monthly Cannabis Sales Record After Doubling Purchase Limits
Illinois cannabis sales hit a record $5 million in July following doubled purchase limits, signaling higher transaction …
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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…
Read more →Trump complains about cannabis smell in liberal cities (Newsletter: October 12, 2026)
Updates on the federal cannabis rescheduling lawsuit, DOJ timelines, Congressional psychedelic reviews, and consumer out…
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It’s Time to Allow Marijuana Use in Prison (Op-Ed)
An op-ed explores prison cannabis use as a harm reduction strategy against dangerous synthetics like K2, highlighting ev…
Read more →Rhode Island Grapples With Hemp Policy As Federal Ban On THC Products Looms
Rhode Island hemp regulators await federal action on THC bans. Learn what this policy limbo means for cannabis and smoke…
Read more →Feds And Marijuana Opponents Agree On Briefing Schedule In Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Reclassification Move
DOJ and marijuana opponents agree on a briefing schedule in a lawsuit challenging federal cannabis rescheduling, impacti…
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