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Legislation

South Carolina AG Race Heats Up Over Medical Cannabis Stance

Republican candidates for South Carolina attorney general sparred over medical marijuana and hemp policy during a contentious debate, highlighting divisions within the state GOP over cannabis reform.

May 31, 2026

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Medical Cannabis Users Face Most Gun Permit Denials in Hawaii

Hawaii denied 47 gun permits to medical marijuana patients in 2024—more than any other disqualification reason. The conflict between state cannabis laws and federal firearms restrictions continues to trap patients.

May 30, 2026

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ATF Gun Form Changes Signal Shift for Medical Cannabis Patients

The ATF's proposed revisions to federal firearms forms could restore gun ownership rights to 4 million medical marijuana patients, marking a significant shift in how federal agencies treat state-legal cannabis users.

May 29, 2026

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Alabama Health Board Votes to Block Automatic Cannabis Rescheduling

Alabama health officials voted to temporarily block automatic state-level cannabis rescheduling tied to federal DEA action, buying time to review impacts on the state's nascent medical marijuana program.

May 24, 2026

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Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Hospital Medical Cannabis Access Bill

Louisiana's House passed legislation 54-44 allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals. The bill now awaits Gov. Landry's signature after clearing the Senate 33-2.

May 21, 2026

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Federal Study Links Cannabis Legalization to Lower Opioid Overdoses

New federally funded research from the University of Kentucky finds states with legal cannabis see significantly fewer opioid overdoses among insured adults, suggesting a substitution effect.

May 20, 2026

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TSA Updates Medical Cannabis Policy—But Offers No Actual Guidance

TSA updated its website to list medical marijuana as permitted for air travel—but provided zero instructions on how patients can actually comply, leaving medical cannabis passengers in regulatory limbo.

May 19, 2026

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Alabama's First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Set to Open This Week

Alabama's first medical marijuana dispensary will open this week, launching sales for patients with qualifying conditions. The state emphasizes the program's medical focus rather than recreational use.

May 17, 2026

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Louisiana Advances Hospital Access Bill for Terminal Patients

Louisiana's House Health and Welfare Committee unanimously approved legislation allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana during hospital stays, moving the compassionate care measure closer to final passage.

May 15, 2026

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House Backs VA Medical Cannabis Access for Veterans in Committee Vote

House approves bipartisan amendment allowing VA physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in legal states, though insurance coverage and Senate approval remain uncertain.

May 15, 2026

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New Study Links Medical Cannabis Access to Lower Opioid Use

New research shows medical cannabis patients reduced opioid use when programs were accessible and affordable, challenging gateway drug narratives as overdose deaths continue.

May 14, 2026

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VA Medical Cannabis Amendment Clears Committee, Heads to House Floor

A bipartisan House amendment would let VA doctors recommend medical cannabis to veteran patients. The proposal advances to the floor after clearing committee, though similar measures have failed in previous years.

May 13, 2026

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Indiana Republican Senator Plans Medical Cannabis Bill for 2027

A Republican Indiana state senator plans to introduce medical marijuana legislation in 2027, citing the governor's new openness to reform and federal rescheduling momentum under the Trump administration.

May 12, 2026

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Trump's Senior Cannabis Push Risks Repeating Past Policy Mistakes

Trump administration's medical marijuana initiative for seniors lacks coordination between federal agencies and state programs, risking policy backlash despite addressing genuine patient needs.

May 12, 2026

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Business

Medical Cannabis Market Projects $130B Valuation Amid Policy Shifts

The global medical marijuana market approaches $130 billion valuation as clinical adoption accelerates and institutional capital flows into cannabis-based healthcare.

May 11, 2026

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Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Clears First Hurdle With 150K Signatures

Idaho medical marijuana advocates submitted over 150,000 petition signatures, well above the state requirement, to place a medical cannabis initiative on the 2026 ballot in one of America's strictest cannabis states.

May 11, 2026

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Pennsylvania Senate Panel Advances Cannabis Control Board Bill

Pennsylvania Senate committee approved a Cannabis Control Board bill that would consolidate oversight of medical marijuana and hemp programs—a move one GOP sponsor says will prepare the state for eventual recreational legalization.

May 10, 2026

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Oklahoma Requires Cannabis Businesses to Register With DEA or Face State Penalties

Oklahoma's narcotics bureau is requiring medical marijuana businesses to register with the federal DEA or risk losing their state licenses, creating new compliance challenges for operators.

May 9, 2026

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Pennsylvania Senate Panel Advances Cannabis Control Board Bill

Pennsylvania's Senate Law & Justice Committee approved legislation creating a Cannabis Control Board to oversee medical marijuana and hemp products. The bill advances for the third time with new amendments.

May 6, 2026

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DEA Portal Draws 400 Cannabis Operators in First Three Days

Nearly 400 cannabis businesses registered with the DEA's new portal in 72 hours, racing to meet a June 26 deadline for 280E tax relief under Schedule III rescheduling.

May 5, 2026

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West Virginia High Court Weighs Marijuana Odor as Search Justification

West Virginia's Supreme Court is reviewing whether marijuana odor alone justifies home searches, a question complicated by the state's medical cannabis program and its 20,000+ registered patients.

May 3, 2026

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Legislation

DEA Opens Federal Registration Portal for State-Licensed Dispensaries

The DEA's new online registration portal allows state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to apply for federal protections under Schedule III, marking a historic shift in federal cannabis policy.

Apr 30, 2026

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South Carolina's Medical Cannabis Law May Have Activated Under Rescheduling

Federal marijuana rescheduling may have accidentally activated South Carolina's dormant medical cannabis program due to conditional language in the state's 2023 law that tied implementation to federal scheduling status.

Apr 29, 2026

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Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Voter-Approved Cannabis Law

Nebraska's Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging voter-approved medical marijuana laws on technical grounds, the second such case in six months threatening the program before implementation begins.

Apr 28, 2026

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