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Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Research AccessLegislation

Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Research Access

Trump's executive order directs federal agencies to fast-track psychedelic research and clinical access programs for mental health treatment, though implementation faces similar regulatory hurdles that have complicated cannabis reform.

Apr 19, 2026
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Trump Publicly Pressures DOJ on Marijuana Rescheduling DelaysLegislation

Trump Publicly Pressures DOJ on Marijuana Rescheduling Delays

President Trump publicly questioned DOJ officials about marijuana rescheduling delays Saturday, four months after his executive order directing completion of the process.

Apr 19, 2026
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Legal Cannabis Companies Paid $2.24B in Extra Taxes Under 280E in 2025Business

Legal Cannabis Companies Paid $2.24B in Extra Taxes Under 280E in 2025

Legal cannabis operators paid $2.24 billion in excess federal taxes in 2025 due to Section 280E, with some facing effective rates near 70%, according to Whitney Economics analysis.

Apr 18, 2026
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FDA Signals Hemp CBD Enforcement Shift, But Industry Wants LegislationLegislation

FDA Signals Hemp CBD Enforcement Shift, But Industry Wants Legislation

The FDA's new hemp CBD enforcement guidance offers temporary relief to the industry, but stakeholders say only comprehensive congressional legislation can resolve years of regulatory uncertainty in the $2 billion market.

Apr 16, 2026
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Medicare Launches Pilot Covering CBD Products at $500 Per PatientMedical Cannabis

Medicare Launches Pilot Covering CBD Products at $500 Per Patient

Medicare's new pilot program reimburses providers up to $500 annually per patient for CBD products and consultations, but only covers hemp-derived items under strict THC limits of 0.3% concentration and 3mg per serving.

Apr 13, 2026
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DEA Faces Mounting Credibility Crisis as Cannabis Rescheduling LoomsLegislation

DEA Faces Mounting Credibility Crisis as Cannabis Rescheduling Looms

The DEA's history of corruption cases and oversight failures is raising questions about its role in cannabis rescheduling decisions, even as the agency weighs a recommendation to move marijuana to Schedule III.

Apr 11, 2026
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Prohibition's Hidden Tax: Medical Access, Jobs, and Public SafetyLegislation

Prohibition's Hidden Tax: Medical Access, Jobs, and Public Safety

Federal cannabis prohibition creates cascading costs through restricted medical access, lost jobs, and diverted law enforcement resources—impacts that extend across healthcare, employment, and public safety.

Apr 11, 2026
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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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New Patient Advocacy Group Launches Amid Trump Rescheduling ReviewLegislation

New Patient Advocacy Group Launches Amid Trump Rescheduling Review

The National Compassionate Care Council launches to advocate for science-based cannabis policy as Trump's administration reviews marijuana rescheduling and research expansion.

Mar 6, 2026
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Federal Policy Shifts Could Open Door to Big Ag in CannabisBusiness

Federal Policy Shifts Could Open Door to Big Ag in Cannabis

Federal regulatory changes around seed classification and cannabis rescheduling could create the first real opening for major agricultural corporations to enter the industry by 2026.

Mar 1, 2026
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HHS Secretary Signals Fast-Track for Psychedelic Therapy AccessMedical Cannabis

HHS Secretary Signals Fast-Track for Psychedelic Therapy Access

HHS 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.

Feb 28, 2026
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Kentucky Officials Press McConnell on Hemp THC Ban DelayLegislation

Kentucky Officials Press McConnell on Hemp THC Ban Delay

Kentucky 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.

Feb 21, 2026
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Trump Grants Clemency to NFL Veteran Nate Newton for 175-Pound Cannabis ConvictionLegislation

Trump Grants Clemency to NFL Veteran Nate Newton for 175-Pound Cannabis Conviction

President 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.

Feb 14, 2026
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Trump's Medical-Only Cannabis Language Raises Rescheduling QuestionsLegislation

Trump's Medical-Only Cannabis Language Raises Rescheduling Questions

Trump'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.

Jan 24, 2026
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AG Bondi Misses Deadline on Schedule I Research RulesLegislation

AG Bondi Misses Deadline on Schedule I Research Rules

Attorney 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.

Jan 21, 2026
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Farm Bill Extension Won't Save Hemp Industry, Advocates WarnLegislation

Farm Bill Extension Won't Save Hemp Industry, Advocates Warn

Hemp 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.

Jan 20, 2026
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Federal Cannabis Reform Stalls Despite 70% Public SupportLegislation

Federal Cannabis Reform Stalls Despite 70% Public Support

Federal cannabis reform remains stalled despite 70% public support, as legislative gridlock and competing priorities keep comprehensive bills trapped in Congress while state markets expand.

Jan 17, 2026
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Trump Admin Shifts Alcohol Guidance Amidst Cannabis BanLegislation

Trump Admin Shifts Alcohol Guidance Amidst Cannabis Ban

Trump administration eases alcohol guidelines, leaving federal cannabis policy unchanged despite growing public acceptance.

Jan 10, 2026
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Former Drug Czar Advocates for Comprehensive Cannabis LegalizationLegislation

Former Drug Czar Advocates for Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization

A former Trump administration drug czar is now advocating for full cannabis legalization, signaling a potential shift in federal policy.

Jan 8, 2026
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