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 […]
Deep in the Central Valley of California, there is a farm run by the Sisters of the Valley. They’re an extremely unique bunch, with the goal of protecting the sovereignty of women in a spiritual, very cannabis-friendly way. They grow their own weed and use it as a sacred medicine. The organization is so striking […]
Montana’s marijuana market has surpassed $1 billion in total sales since the state launched adult-use legalization in 2022, with recreational purchases now overwhelmingly dominating the industry, according to new state data. Figures released by the Montana Department of Revenue show that from January 2022 through December 2025, combined monthly marijuana sales rose about 13 percent, […]
A federal agency has rejected an effort by Snoop Dogg to trademark his iconic catchphrase “Smoke Weed Everyday,” citing both federal cannabis prohibition and the slogan’s widespread cultural use as grounds for denial. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which operates under the U.S. Department of Commerce, issued a refusal this week to Dr. […]
With the slight ebb and flow of cannabis policy across the country, it’s always interesting to get a sense of how people’s views on marijuana have changed. It already seems pretty apparent that beyond some mostly conservative detractors, most people have much less of an issue with it than they used to. But where does […]
The Florida Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a dispute over tens of thousands of signatures collected for a proposed marijuana legalization initiative, dealing a significant setback to advocates hoping to place the measure before voters. In a brief order issued Monday, the court refused to review an appeal filed by the campaign Smart […]
A Republican congressman running for governor of Florida has publicly acknowledged for the first time that he sold marijuana as a young adult—an admission that is drawing renewed scrutiny of his record on cannabis policy and criminal justice reform. Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is seeking to succeed Ron DeSantis, discussed the incident during an interview […]
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has approved a sweeping new farm bill that includes several provisions related to hemp production, but lawmakers declined to adopt amendments that would have delayed a looming federal ban on THC-containing hemp products. The panel voted 34–17 this week to advance the 2026 Farm Bill following a multiday markup session. […]
