Politics

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday that he has not yet made a decision on a controversial bill that would ban all consumable hemp products containing any amount of THC, despite mounting pressure from industry stakeholders, advocates and...

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...

Former heavyweight boxing champion and cannabis entrepreneur Mike Tyson made an unexpected appearance at a federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lab in New York City this week, donning a DEA jacket as he toured the facility alongside Alina Habba,...