President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi will step down from her role, a move that could have significant implications for federal marijuana policy as the administration weighs a long-awaited decision on cannabis rescheduling. In a statement posted to his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Bondi as a “Great American Patriot” and […]
Five years after widespread legalization reshaped cannabis policy across North America, new research suggests public attitudes are shifting in a more cautious direction even as usage continues to climb. A recent study examining post-legalization perceptions in Canada found that while cannabis has become more socially acceptable since its 2018 legalization, concerns about its safety and […]
The U.S. Army has announced sweeping changes to its enlistment standards, raising the maximum age for new recruits to 42 and easing restrictions for individuals with certain prior drug-related convictions, in a move aimed at addressing ongoing recruitment challenges. Under the updated policy, individuals up to age 42 can now enlist across active-duty forces, the […]
Representative Steve Cohen from Tennessee is fed up with the lack of info coming from the White House. This week he sent a letter to the Attorney General and the DEA asking for an update on the move of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. “It is critical that our drug laws and policies […]
Texas lawmakers are preparing for a renewed debate over cannabis and emerging psychedelic therapies, with top Republican leaders in both chambers directing committees to study the issues ahead of the state’s next legislative session in 2027. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, has instructed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to […]
After hearing stories about how much of marijuana in vapes have been misleadingly derived from hemp, the Denver Gazette took it upon themselves to test 14 different cartridges and see how true the rumors were in Colorado. While there is plenty of CBD in hemp, there isn’t much THC, but there is a process that […]
A new bill introduced to the House by Representatives Troy A. Carter Sr. from Louisiana and Guy Reschenthaler from Pennsylvania would allow cannabis businesses to access lending services in which they’ve been shut out of for decades. Along with this, public trading would be in the cards. The bill is called the CLIMB Act, or […]
A new report from the Congressional Research Service is offering an updated look at the ongoing conflict between federal marijuana prohibition and the growing number of state laws permitting cannabis use—while also signaling increased uncertainty around a long-anticipated federal policy shift. In its latest “In Focus” analysis, CRS notes that it has become “increasingly common” […]
Officials in San Francisco are poised to consider a proposal that could pave the way for cannabis cafes, marking a potential shift in how the city supports its struggling legal marijuana market. Rafael Mandelman, president of the Board of Supervisors and representative for District 8, announced plans to introduce an ordinance this week that would […]
Despite some pretty misleading headlines out there about this new study, the main takeaway from research done by a group in Australia is that more robust research needs to be done. The study is the largest review of past research ever done on the subject. What it found is that there is basically no good […]
