Virginia Governor Signs Marijuana Resentencing Bill After Lawmakers Rejected Her Amendments
House Votes To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations From VA Doctors
Louisiana Bill To Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Marijuana In Hospitals Advances Toward Final Passage
There’s Been A ‘Striking Increase’ In Support For Psychedelic Therapy And Research In The Last Two Years, Poll Shows
Congressional Committee Votes To Block Marijuana Rescheduling, Even As Trump Administration Moves Forward With The Reform
Medical Marijuana Helps Pain Patients Reduce Use Of Opioids, New Study Shows
More Older Adults Are Using Marijuana As An Alternative To Pharmaceuticals, Federally Funded Study From American Medical Association Shows
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Medical Marijuana Can Be A ‘Profoundly Helpful Tool’ For Seniors Dealing With Pain And Other Maladies (Op-Ed)
There’s ‘Strong Public Demand’ For Bigger Marijuana Reform Than Trump’s Rescheduling Move, Federally Funded Study Shows
Politicians And Major Brands Celebrate Cannabis Culture On 4/20
Woody Harrelson And Bill Maher Complain That Marijuana Taxes Are Too High While Smoking Joints At The Dispensary They Own Together
WNBA Offers To End Marijuana Testing For Women’s Basketball Players As Part Of Reported Deal With Union
DEA Promotes Anti-Marijuana PSA Contest Inviting Students To Warn Peers About THC Dangers On 4/20
Largest Entertainment Arena In US Partners With Cannabis Businesses To Sell THC Drinks At Concerts And Live Events
Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous States
Target Expands Involvement In Hemp THC Drinks Market With 72 New Licenses In Minnesota
Marijuana Sales Are Rising And Alcohol Is On The Decline As Consumer Preferences Evolve, Government Data In Canada Shows
Feds Deny Snoop Dogg Request To Trademark ‘Smoke Weed Everyday’ Because Marijuana Is Illegal And Song Lyric Is Too Popular
Marijuana Kiosks For Seniors Are Coming To Independent Living Communities Across Arizona
Amendment to let military vets get medical cannabis approved at VA passes (Newsletter: May 15, 2026)
Lawmakers push cannabis reform on Capitol Hill (Newsletter: May 14, 2026)
Congress wants crackdown on unregulated cannabis products (Newsletter: May 13, 2026)
DEA launching new cannabis business registration applications (Newsletter: May 12, 2026)
White House drug czar says cannabis is “still illegal” after rescheduling (Newsletter: May 11, 2026)
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The House of Representatives passed amendments to allow military veterans to get medical cannabis recommendations from their Department of Veterans Affairs doctors and to raise awareness about the benefits of psychedelic therapies.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill containing a provision to block marijuana rescheduling action by the Department of Justice—but also including a longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis laws from federal interference.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said “there are a lot of people who smoke cannabis in Congress”—adding that “advocacy for legalizing doesn’t necessarily mean that you are a user.”
The Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee approved a Senate-passed bill to allow patients with terminal and irreversible conditions to use medical marijuana in hospitals, subject to certain limitations.
A new poll of U.S. voters shows there’s been a “striking increase” in support for legal and regulated therapeutic access to psychedelics as well as expanded research exploring their medical potential over the last two years.
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A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved recognition of insolvency proceedings for the Cannabist Co.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) asked Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel and Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Terrance Cole about what their agencies are doing to address Chinese-linked illegal marijuana operations in Maine and other states during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
The House bill to regulate hemp products got one new cosponsor for a total of six.
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California’s attorney general touted enforcement actions against an unlicensed marijuana business.
A Virginia delegate said he is cautiously optimistic that Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) will allow his recreational marijuana sales legalization bill to take effect even after lawmakers rejected her proposed amendments.
Michigan regulators are opening a second public comment period on proposed changes to marijuana rules.
Colorado regulators published guidance on marijuana fee setting.
Nevada regulators published a demographic study of the state’s cannabis industry.
A member of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Executive Advisory Council was removed from her role.
The New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of a doctor who allegedly disregarded requirements for authorizing medical cannabis.
New York regulators are recruiting participants for a study on CBD and THC in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
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