The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, Terrance Cole, in a 50-47 vote on July 22. The decision places Cole at the helm of the stalled federal cannabis rescheduling process and ignites fresh debate over the agency’s future direction. Cole, a former Virginia public safety official, assumes […]
On July 10th, a massive raid occurred at a Cannabis Farm outside of Los Angeles. Over 360 people were detained, and of that group, one of them was an army veteran, George Retes. He has since detailed the experience to Military Times. Retes was arriving to work as a security guard at Glass House Farms […]
A couple cannabis farms in California have become the focal point of the Trump administration’s war on illegal immigration. Last week on July 10th, two raids occurred at two locations ran by Glass House Farms. One was in Camarillo, and the other in Carpinteria, both outside of Los Angeles. In total, more than 360 people […]
On July 1st, the excise tax for cannabis went from 15% to 19%. This was baked into the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, when the cultivation tax ended. In order to balance out the loss of revenue, the excise tax would go up to 19% this year, and then up every […]
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 […]
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 […]
