Georgia Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Allowing Vaping And Adding New Qualifying Conditions
Congressional Amendment To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations Through The VA Advances To Floor Vote
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Ibogaine Bill, Sending Psychedelic Reform To Governor’s Desk
California Assembly Passes Bill To Legalize Marijuana Dispensary Drive-Thru Windows
Indiana Board Of Pharmacy Discusses Federal Marijuana Rescheduling’s Impact On State Policy
More Older Adults Are Using Marijuana As An Alternative To Pharmaceuticals, Federally Funded Study From American Medical Association Shows
A Single Dose Of Psilocybin Appears To Safely Treat Cocaine Addiction, New Study Published By American Medical Association Study Shows
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
Chinese Researchers Reveal Ancient Use Of Cannabis As ‘Indispensable’ Crop That Was ‘Deeply Integrated’ Into Daily Life
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
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)
Congress considers veterans’ medical cannabis amendment (Newsletter: May 8, 2026)
Congressional report on what cannabis rescheduling does—and doesn’t do (Newsletter: May 7, 2026)
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The House Rules Committee is allowing an amendment to let military veterans get medical cannabis recommendations from their Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to be considered for a floor vote.
The House Appropriations Committee released a draft report calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration and Food and Drug Administration to crack down on the “proliferation of Federally unregulated ingestible, inhalable, and topical products that contain intoxicating cannabinoids” and that “threaten consumer safety.”
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed a bill to expand medical cannabis access by adding new qualifying conditions, allowing vaping and changing THC potency limits.
Iowa lawmakers sent Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) a bill to double the number of medical cannabis dispensaries that can be licensed to operate, while also allowing out-of-state residents to register in the program if they have a certification from an Iowa healthcare provider.
The California Assembly passed a bill to allow marijuana dispensaries to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers, subject to local approval.
Ohio officials are launching a new anti-cannabis public education campaign as a new poll shows that 53 percent of adults “believe that their community would be better off if more adults used marijuana on a regular basis.”
The Indiana Board of Pharmacy held a preliminary discussion about federal marijuana rescheduling’s impact, with members noting that they have the opportunity to object to automatically mirroring the change at the state level.
Oklahoma lawmakers sent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) a bill to support clinical trials on ibogaine, with the goal of developing the psychedelic into an approved treatment for substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries and other conditions.
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Outgoing Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary noted that he “wrote new guidance to advance psychedelics” in a list of accomplishments he included in a message to President Donald Trump upon resigning from the role.
The Drug Enforcement Administration sent a public safety advisory about fentanyl mixed with emerging synthetic drugs.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) and Joe Rogan discussed President Donald Trump’s psychedelics executive order as well as hemp.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a bill raising the legal age for purchasing kratom to 21.
New Jersey Gov. MIkie Sherrill (D) cited the cannabis policy experience of her new nominee to lead the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Ohio lawmakers reacted to President Donald Trump’s psychedelics executive order.
A lawsuit challenging Washington, D.C. marijuana rules was voluntarily dismissed.
Nebraska regulators voted to allow medical cannabis cultivation businesses that pass inspection to begin growing immediately.
The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered a marijuana payment processor company and operator to pay restitution and administrative penalties for alleged securities registration violations.
Vermont regulators hosted Ghanaian officials who are exploring cannabis policy options.
California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.
The Colorado Hemp Advisory Committee will meet on June 17.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal found that a decision to fire a rail worker over medical cannabis may have constituted disability discrimination.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that there is a “statistically significant, albeit small, advantage for adjunctive CBD over placebo for total, positive, and general symptoms in schizophrenia.”
A review concluded that “results showed no significant changes in authoritarian attitudes after psychedelic use.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The chair of the Florida Democratic Party noted cannabis changes to a federal gun purchase form, tweeting, “In 2022, as Commissioner of Agriculture, we filed a federal lawsuit challenging the prohibition of medical marijuana patients from purchasing firearms. No one should have to choose between Constitutional rights. Today is a tremendous day for mmj patients!”
/ BUSINESS
MJBizDaily parent Emerald Holding, Inc. is being acquired by Apollo-managed funds.
Vireo Growth Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $106.2 million.
Jushi Holdings Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $66.4 million and a net loss of $19.8 million.
Village Farms International, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $50.2 million.
Organigram Global Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of C$59.8 million and a net loss of C$0.9 million.
WM Technology, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $43.6 million.
High Tide Inc. announced the purchase of shares by officers, directors and consultants of the company.
/ CULTURE
Wrestler Rob Van Dam launched a line of cannabis products.
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