Behind the Scenes: Cannabis Use Among Lawmakers In a candid revelation, a current member of Congress has acknowledged that a significant number of their colleagues consume cannabis. This admission breaks the longstanding public silence on a topic that remains taboo despite the increasing legalization and normalization of cannabis use across the United States. While cannabis […]
Where Things Stand: The Court’s Decision The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division recently ruled in favor of police departments that terminated officers for using cannabis during their off-duty hours. Despite New Jersey’s legalization of recreational cannabis, the court emphasized that law enforcement agencies maintain the right to enforce strict substance use policies, citing concerns […]
What Sparked the Federal Lawsuit Against Cannabis MSOs? Several prominent cannabis multi-state operators (MSOs) are facing a federal lawsuit that alleges deceptive marketing practices involving medical claims. The lawsuit, filed in California, accuses these companies of promoting cannabis products with unsubstantiated medical benefits, potentially misleading consumers who seek therapeutic relief. This case underscores the heightened […]
Can Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations Through the VA? Recent legislative efforts suggest the answer could soon be yes. A new amendment attached to a key defense spending bill proposes that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) be permitted to recommend medical marijuana to veterans where state laws allow. This marks a notable departure from […]
It seems Florida has missed the window on legalizing recreational marijuana for the time being. In 2024, the state voted on legalization, but had to cross a higher hurdle of 60% of the vote. It only made it to 56%, so it was rejected. This year, an initiative to get legalization back on the ballot […]
On April 29th, the DEA opened a portal for businesses to register their medical marijuana in the federal infrastructure that would eventually allow them to be considered a Schedule III substance. The incentive here is that the businesses would finally be able to receive a tax credit that has been out of reach up until […]
The U.S. Department of Justice signaled it may shift its legal strategy on a controversial federal gun law affecting marijuana users, even as it continues to defend the statute in court. Speaking at a Wednesday briefing, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department is actively reconsidering how it approaches cases tied to 18 U.S.C. […]
A committee in the House just approved a funding bill that does not allow any of its funds to be used for marijuana rescheduling, basically blocking the move entirely. Here’s the specific language in the bill: “SEC. 591. None of the funds appropriated under this Act or otherwise made available by this Act may be […]
Maryland is expanding workplace protections for first responders who use medical cannabis, as Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation shielding firefighters and rescue personnel from employment penalties tied to lawful, off-duty marijuana use. The measure, approved by the state legislature earlier this year, updates Maryland’s medical cannabis law to prohibit discrimination against registered patients working in […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is opening a new chapter in federal cannabis policy, announcing that it will begin accepting applications this week for medical marijuana businesses seeking protections under the Trump administration’s rescheduling initiative. The agency said its “Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal” will go live Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET, giving state-licensed operators […]
