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Trump Advisor Says Internal Resistance Stalling Cannabis ReschedulingLegislation

Trump Advisor Says Internal Resistance Stalling Cannabis Rescheduling

A Trump advisor reveals internal administration resistance is delaying marijuana rescheduling three months after the president's executive order, creating uncertainty for cannabis businesses awaiting tax relief.

Apr 10, 2026
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Virginia Cannabis Advocates Push Governor to Sign Sales BillLegislation

Virginia Cannabis Advocates Push Governor to Sign Sales Bill

Cannabis advocates urge Virginia's governor to sign the state's retail sales bill, warning that delays continue pushing consumers to illicit markets while denying regulators enforcement tools.

Apr 10, 2026
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Global Drug Treaties Force CBD Policy Overhaul Across MarketsLegislation

Global Drug Treaties Force CBD Policy Overhaul Across Markets

International bodies are reinterpreting global drug treaties in ways that could reshape CBD regulation, hemp policy, and medical cannabis access across dozens of countries.

Apr 10, 2026
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North Carolina Governor Backs Adult-Use Cannabis LegalizationLegislation

North Carolina Governor Backs Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein endorsed his administration's advisory council recommendation to legalize adult-use cannabis, marking a shift for one of the few states without any cannabis program.

Apr 9, 2026
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Virginia Sets Stage for Psilocybin Legalization Tied to FDA ApprovalLegislation

Virginia Sets Stage for Psilocybin Legalization Tied to FDA Approval

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed legislation that will automatically legalize FDA-approved psilocybin therapy, positioning the state ahead of expected federal approval within 2-3 years.

Apr 9, 2026
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Massachusetts House Votes 155-0 to Double Cannabis Possession LimitsLegislation

Massachusetts House Votes 155-0 to Double Cannabis Possession Limits

Massachusetts House unanimously approved legislation doubling cannabis possession limits to two ounces and restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission. Senate vote expected this week.

Apr 9, 2026
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Ohio Judge Blocks Hemp Ban, Citing Unfair Advantage to State CannabisLegislation

Ohio Judge Blocks Hemp Ban, Citing Unfair Advantage to State Cannabis

A Sandusky County judge blocked Ohio's hemp product ban, ruling it unconstitutionally protects the state's marijuana industry from interstate competition with federally legal hemp products.

Apr 8, 2026
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Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis InitiativeLegislation

Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis Initiative

Idaho's House and Senate have both passed a resolution urging voters to reject a medical marijuana ballot initiative expected in November. The measure cites concerns about harms in states with legal cannabis.

Apr 8, 2026
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Pennsylvania's Shapiro Pushes Revenue Case for Cannabis LegalizationLegislation

Pennsylvania's Shapiro Pushes Revenue Case for Cannabis Legalization

Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing Pennsylvania lawmakers to legalize marijuana, arguing the tax revenue would fund education and public safety programs that critics say the state can't afford.

Apr 8, 2026
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Ohio Ballot Campaign Against Hemp, Cannabis Rules Falls ShortLegislation

Ohio Ballot Campaign Against Hemp, Cannabis Rules Falls Short

A ballot campaign to repeal Ohio's Senate Bill 56, which modified voter-approved cannabis policies, failed to gather enough petition signatures to qualify for a public vote.

Mar 22, 2026
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Ohio's Legislative Changes to Voter-Approved Cannabis Law Now ActiveLegislation

Ohio's Legislative Changes to Voter-Approved Cannabis Law Now Active

Ohio's Republican legislature has implemented restrictions on voter-approved cannabis legalization after referendum efforts failed, introducing new criminal penalties and hemp THC regulations that advocates warn will benefit illicit markets.

Mar 22, 2026
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Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Doctor Protection Bill for Cannabis RecsLegislation

Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Doctor Protection Bill for Cannabis Recs

Nebraska legislators voted 30-7 to advance protections for doctors who recommend medical cannabis, addressing a critical gap as the state implements its voter-approved program despite opposition from top officials.

Mar 22, 2026
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Indiana Governor Signals Marijuana Policy Shift as Neighbors LegalizeLegislation

Indiana Governor Signals Marijuana Policy Shift as Neighbors Legalize

Indiana's Republican Governor Mike Braun says the state will likely need to address marijuana legalization as four neighboring states have moved forward with cannabis reform, though legislative leaders signal no immediate action.

Mar 21, 2026
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WSJ Pushes Teen Access Narrative Despite Federal Data Showing DeclineLegislation

WSJ Pushes Teen Access Narrative Despite Federal Data Showing Decline

The Wall Street Journal links teen cannabis access to legalization despite DEA data showing youth use has declined. Federal surveys contradict the newspaper's framing as regulated markets expand nationwide.

Mar 21, 2026
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Idaho Medical Cannabis Campaign Hits Statewide Signature MarkLegislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Campaign Hits Statewide Signature Mark

Idaho's medical marijuana campaign has collected enough signatures to meet the statewide ballot threshold but continues gathering petitions to ensure compliance with the state's strict regional distribution requirements.

Mar 21, 2026
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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Cannabis Sales FrameworkLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Framework

Virginia's legislature passed a conference bill establishing adult-use cannabis sales, reconciling House and Senate proposals after weeks of negotiations. The measure now awaits Governor Youngkin's signature.

Mar 17, 2026
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Missouri Tightens Microbusiness Rules After Licensing Fraud ProbeLegislation

Missouri Tightens Microbusiness Rules After Licensing Fraud Probe

Missouri lawmakers approved cannabis regulations targeting fraudulent microbusiness operators after investigations revealed licensees who didn't actually own or control their operations.

Mar 17, 2026
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Pennsylvania Senate Targets Hemp THC Products in Amended Cannabis BillLegislation

Pennsylvania Senate Targets Hemp THC Products in Amended Cannabis Bill

Pennsylvania Senate committee amends cannabis bill to ban most hemp THC products, aligning with federal DEA rule changes taking effect in November.

Mar 17, 2026
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Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Takes Effect March 31 Amid Industry PushbackLegislation

Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Takes Effect March 31 Amid Industry Pushback

Texas retailers must remove all smokable hemp products by March 31 under new state health rules that also impose stricter packaging and testing requirements on edibles.

Mar 16, 2026
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SAM's New York Cannabis Critique Contradicts State DataLegislation

SAM's New York Cannabis Critique Contradicts State Data

Smart Approaches to Marijuana claims New York's cannabis program is failing, but state licensing and revenue data paint a more nuanced picture of a market still in early stages.

Mar 16, 2026
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Texas Hemp Businesses Brace for Enforcement Crackdown Amid Rule ConfusionLegislation

Texas Hemp Businesses Brace for Enforcement Crackdown Amid Rule Confusion

Texas hemp retailers face mounting enforcement risks as regulatory confusion over THC products leaves businesses uncertain about compliance, with industry attorneys warning of potential raid increases.

Mar 16, 2026
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Tennessee Finds 650+ Unlicensed Hemp Shops in First Enforcement SweepLegislation

Tennessee Finds 650+ Unlicensed Hemp Shops in First Enforcement Sweep

Tennessee alcohol regulators found over 650 businesses selling hemp products without licenses during inspections of 4,400+ stores in the first quarter of 2024, revealing widespread non-compliance with the state's new hemp regulations.

Mar 15, 2026
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Georgia House Approves Medical Cannabis Expansion BillLegislation

Georgia House Approves Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

Georgia House passes SB 220, expanding medical cannabis qualifying conditions and allowing adult patients to vaporize their medicine. Bill returns to Senate for final approval.

Mar 15, 2026
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Virginia Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to GovernorLegislation

Virginia Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to Governor

Virginia's legislature approved a bill creating regulated adult-use cannabis sales, sending it to Gov. Youngkin after reconciling House and Senate versions. The framework includes local opt-out provisions and prioritizes social equity applicants.

Mar 15, 2026
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