Texas has officially become the 40th state to legalize medical cannabis, a milestone that advocates say marks a significant shift in the state’s traditionally conservative approach to drug policy. Governor Greg Abbott signed the long-awaited bill into law this week, expanding the state’s limited medical cannabis program to include a broader range of conditions. Under […]
Nearly six months into Donald Trump’s second term, the rescheduling of marijuana under federal law remains stalled, leaving the cannabis industry in a state of regulatory limbo. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has yet to set a timeline for rescheduled hearings, even after its own administrative law judge, John Mulrooney, paused proceedings in January due […]
A new analysis of global health data has found that cannabis use is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including double the risk of dying from related conditions. The findings, published in the journal Heart, raise fresh concerns over the long-term safety of cannabis as legalization and medicinal use continue to rise […]
A groundbreaking study from the University of Calabria suggests that hemp seed flour and CBD-rich hemp oil may hold the key to a more nutritious and better-textured gluten-free baking experience. Published in the journal Molecules, the research explores how hemp-based ingredients can replace conventional ones in baked goods—specifically in gluten-free cupcakes. The six-person research team […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is rolling out a fresh approach to its public education efforts aimed at reducing marijuana-impaired driving. Unlike past government-backed campaigns that used fear-based tactics and negative stereotypes about cannabis consumers, the NHTSA is shifting its strategy to embrace cannabis culture in its messaging. Earlier this year, NHTSA launched […]
A new national poll reveals that seven in 10 American voters support ending federal marijuana prohibition—and nearly half say they would view the Trump administration more favorably if it acted to reform cannabis laws. Commissioned by the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR) and conducted by Forbes Tate Partners, the survey shows broad […]
The Trump-led Department of Justice (DOJ) is defending a longstanding federal gun restriction for drug users—including cannabis consumers—in a new Supreme Court filing, arguing that such individuals “pose a clear danger of misusing firearms.” The June 2 filing, submitted by Solicitor General D. John Sauer in U.S. v. Hemani, reaffirms the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. […]
Florida lawmakers have approved a sweeping health care bill that includes a controversial provision to revoke medical marijuana registrations for individuals convicted of certain drug offenses. Senate Bill 2514 (SB 2514), which covers a wide range of health policy topics including cancer treatment and dentistry, now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) signature after passing both […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has vetoed a controversial bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing any trace of THC, defying a major push from Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R) and a large majority of Republican lawmakers. Senate Bill 3, authored by Sen. Charles Perry (R), aimed to prohibit hemp-derived products like edibles, […]
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, says federal budgetary pressure under the Trump administration’s renewed push to reduce spending could lead more states to legalize marijuana in a bid to generate much-needed tax revenue. In a new episode of the Voice of Cannabis podcast by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), […]
