10 articles tagged with "federal policy"
BusinessFederal regulatory changes around seed classification and cannabis rescheduling could create the first real opening for major agricultural corporations to enter the industry by 2026.
Medical CannabisHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Joe Rogan the Trump administration is working across agencies to fast-track psychedelic therapy access, though specific timelines remain unclear.
LegislationKentucky GOP congressman and agriculture commissioner are urging Sen. Mitch McConnell to back a two-year delay on federal hemp THC restrictions, warning immediate implementation could devastate the state's hemp industry.
LegislationPresident Trump pardoned former Dallas Cowboys star Nate Newton for a 175-pound marijuana trafficking conviction from 2001, raising questions about broader cannabis clemency as federal rescheduling remains stalled.
LegislationTrump's executive order on marijuana rescheduling specifically mentions only medical cannabis, raising questions about whether federal reform will exclude the $33 billion adult-use industry.
LegislationAttorney General Pam Bondi has missed a federal deadline to publish new rules making it easier for researchers to study Schedule I drugs like cannabis and psychedelics, leaving scientists waiting for promised regulatory relief.
LegislationHemp industry advocates warn that extending the 2018 Farm Bill instead of passing comprehensive reform will perpetuate regulatory uncertainty for farmers and patients while missing a critical opportunity to establish proper oversight.
LegislationFederal cannabis reform remains stalled despite 70% public support, as legislative gridlock and competing priorities keep comprehensive bills trapped in Congress while state markets expand.
LegislationTrump administration eases alcohol guidelines, leaving federal cannabis policy unchanged despite growing public acceptance.
LegislationA former Trump administration drug czar is now advocating for full cannabis legalization, signaling a potential shift in federal policy.
