DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Efforts Stall Amid Administrative Delays
Background on Rescheduling Efforts In April 2024, the DEA proposed reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances ...
Federal Courts Reevaluate Constitutionality of Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
Legal Landscape: Cannabis Use and Firearm Possession Under federal law, cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Consequently, individuals who ...
Three States Raise Cannabis Taxes as Industry Struggles
California Increases Excise Tax Despite Industry Pushback Effective July 1, 2025, California raised its cannabis excise tax from 15% to 19%. ...
Delaware Set to Launch Recreational Cannabis Sales on August 1, 2025
Delaware Prepares for Legal Recreational Sales In a major development for cannabis reform in the Mid-Atlantic region, Delaware is set to initiate ...
Virginia Cannabis Commission to Draft Retail Plan Ahead of 2025 Election
Commission to Build Roadmap for Retail Cannabis Market The Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Retail Cannabis ...
Mike Tyson Leads Coalition Urging Trump to Advance Federal Cannabis Reforms
Coalition Urges Federal Cannabis Overhaul Mike Tyson, joined by a coalition of athletes, musicians, and other celebrities, has issued a direct appeal ...
House Greenlights VA Medical Marijuana Access and Psychedelics Research for Veterans
Congress Moves to Expand Treatment Options for Veterans In a bipartisan victory for veterans' healthcare, the House of Representatives voted on June ...
Texas Enacts Comprehensive Medical Cannabis Law, Becoming 40th State to Legalize
Texas Joins Majority of States in Embracing Medical Cannabis In a historic move, Texas lawmakers passed and Governor Abbott signed into law ...
U.S. States Accelerate Regulation of Cannabis Beverages Amid Safety Concerns
Explosive Growth in THC-Infused Drinks The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp products containing less than 0.3% THC, paved ...
Experts Express Concerns Over Cannabis Rescheduling Amid Federal Policy Shifts
DEA Proposal Marks a Pivotal Shift in Cannabis Policy The Drug Enforcement Administration is weighing a historic proposal to reclassify cannabis under ...
