regulation

DEA Officially Classifies HHC as Schedule I Controlled Substance

DEA formally classifies HHC as Schedule I controlled substance, declaring the synthetic cannabinoid illegal despite hemp origins and closing a loophole manufacturers used to market products as legal alternatives.

May 3, 2026

House Blocks Hemp THC Ban Amendments From Floor Vote

The House will not vote on competing amendments to delay or accelerate the federal ban on hemp THC products, leaving the current timeline intact and the industry in regulatory limbo.

Apr 29, 2026

Oklahoma Judge Restores Major Cultivator's Cannabis Licenses

An Oklahoma judge restored the medical marijuana licenses of a major state cultivator suspended since February, allowing the operation to resume growing and distributing cannabis immediately.

Apr 28, 2026

Trump Calls on Congress to Preserve Full-Spectrum CBD Access

President Trump is urging Congress to prevent full-spectrum CBD from becoming illegal in November while supporting new restrictions on hemp products that pose health risks.

Apr 24, 2026

Massachusetts Halts Cultivation Licenses as Prices Drop to $14/Eighth

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved a four-month freeze on new cultivation licenses starting June 16, responding to oversupply that's pushed retail prices down to $14 per eighth-ounce.

Apr 19, 2026

Industry Veteran Calls for Unified Cannabis and Hemp Regulations

Cannabis entrepreneur Jason Leisey argues that maintaining separate regulatory standards for marijuana and hemp products creates dangerous loopholes that threaten consumer trust and industry credibility.

Apr 17, 2026

Rhode Island Cannabis Officials Challenge Court Block on Licenses

Rhode Island cannabis regulators appealed a federal court decision blocking the state's lottery system for retail marijuana licenses, extending delays in the state's adult-use market expansion.

Apr 16, 2026

International

Switzerland Extends Zurich Cannabis Pilot to 2028 After Strong Results

Switzerland extended Zurich's legal cannabis pilot to 2028 after data showed 67% reduction in black market purchases and improved public health outcomes among 2,100 registered participants.

Apr 16, 2026

Hemp Entrepreneur Fires Back at Industry Critics, Blames Consolidation

Hemp business owner John Grady argues regulatory pressure on hemp products isn't about consumer safety—it's about large cannabis operators using regulation to eliminate competition from smaller hemp companies.

Apr 14, 2026

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

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

New York's Cannabis Program Shows Signs of Recovery After Rocky Start

Five years after legalizing cannabis, New York's market is stabilizing after regulatory delays and illicit competition nearly derailed the program. Housing Works executive details improvements in licensing, enforcement, and supply chain.

Mar 22, 2026

South Dakota Senate Panel Blocks Bill to Disband Medical Cannabis Oversight

A South Dakota Senate committee rejected a House-passed bill that would have eliminated the state's medical marijuana oversight committee, preserving the regulatory body for at least another year.

Mar 9, 2026

New York Recalls Cannabis Products After Lab Issues False Results

New York regulators ordered a recall of adult-use cannabis products after an investigation found a state-licensed testing lab issued unreliable results over a two-month period.

Mar 3, 2026

Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales After House, Senate Votes

Virginia's House and Senate passed competing cannabis sales bills, setting up negotiations to reconcile differences on licensing, local control, and social equity before the March 15 deadline.

Mar 2, 2026

Medical 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

South Dakota House Votes to Disband Medical Cannabis Oversight Panel

South Dakota's House voted 41-26 to eliminate the medical marijuana oversight committee. Sponsor Rep. Tim Goodwin calls it unnecessary bureaucracy as the bill heads to the Senate.

Feb 25, 2026

Science & Research

High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Psychosis as Industry Faces Scrutiny

New research links high-potency cannabis to increased psychosis rates, forcing the legal cannabis industry to reckon with public health concerns as THC concentrations in products far exceed historical levels.

Feb 23, 2026

Science & Research

Study of 400,000+ Teens Links Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

New JAMA study tracking 400,000+ adolescents finds those who used cannabis as teens showed higher rates of psychosis, depression, and anxiety in adulthood, raising questions for regulators and industry.

Feb 23, 2026

Rhode Island Cannabis Regulators Face Pressure on Lottery Licenses

Rhode Island cannabis regulators are under pressure to finalize their lottery system for 20 new dispensary licenses by May, as applicants who've invested time and money demand clarity on the selection process.

Feb 22, 2026

Science & Research

Cannabis Industry Explores Mental Health Applications Amid Burnout Crisis

Cannabis wellness sector examines mental health applications as companies market products for emotional regulation amid growing consumer demand for stress relief.

Feb 16, 2026

Minnesota Judge Strikes Down Hemp Shipping Ban in Win for Retailers

Administrative law judge rules Minnesota's cannabis regulator exceeded its authority by banning hemp retailers from shipping directly to consumers, restoring delivery access after four-month prohibition.

Feb 14, 2026

House Agriculture Chair Unveils Farm Bill With Hemp Deregulation Push

Rep. Glenn Thompson released a 2026 Farm Bill draft maintaining the hemp program while promising to reduce regulatory requirements for cultivators, setting up negotiations with the Senate.

Feb 14, 2026