rescheduling

Medical Cannabis Operators Rush to Register with DEA Post-Rescheduling

Medical cannabis operators are rushing to register with the DEA following marijuana rescheduling, hoping to secure 280E tax relief despite unclear federal guidance on whether registration will be mandatory.

May 14, 2026

Trump Drug Czar: Schedule III Won't Legalize Cannabis

ONDCP director Sara Carter Bailey told Newsmax that Schedule III rescheduling only covers medical use and research, emphasizing that marijuana "is still illegal" at the federal level.

May 12, 2026

NORML Deputy Director: Trump Rescheduling 'Falls Short' of Full Reform

NORML's Paul Armentano calls Trump's cannabis rescheduling move historic but insufficient, arguing only full removal from the Controlled Substances Act can resolve state-federal conflicts.

May 11, 2026

SAM Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging DOJ Cannabis Rescheduling

Smart Approaches to Marijuana and a drug screening trade group filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump DOJ's decision to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, using a law firm connected to a former Trump attorney general.

May 6, 2026

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

Big Pharma Eyes Cannabis as Schedule III Move Draws New Investment

Pharmaceutical companies and institutional investors are reassessing cannabis opportunities as federal rescheduling advances, potentially bringing new capital but also competition to the marijuana industry.

May 1, 2026

AOC Backs Marijuana Rescheduling Despite Social Justice Concerns

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supports federal marijuana rescheduling but warns that reform without expungement and equity measures fails those harmed by prohibition.

Apr 30, 2026

House Republicans Push Rescheduling Block Despite Trump's Support

House Republicans advance appropriations language blocking marijuana rescheduling funds, contradicting Trump administration's stated support for moving cannabis to Schedule III.

Apr 30, 2026

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

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

Cannabis Attorneys Clash Over Home Cultivation Under Schedule III

Four cannabis attorneys reached conflicting conclusions about whether rescheduling affects home cultivation, with some arguing licensed patients may qualify for Schedule III—but with federal obligations attached.

Apr 28, 2026

Indiana Governor Orders State Agencies to Meet Cannabis Advocates

Indiana's GOP governor has ordered state agencies to meet with medical marijuana advocates following federal rescheduling announcement, marking a potential shift in one of the nation's most restrictive cannabis states.

Apr 28, 2026

Cannabis Rescheduling Delivers Narrow 280E Tax Relief, Not Industry-Wide Win

Trump's marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III provides tax relief only for cultivation and manufacturing operations, while most dispensaries remain subject to Section 280E restrictions.

Apr 25, 2026

Trump Administration Moves Cannabis to Schedule III in Partial Win

The Trump administration rescheduled cannabis to Schedule III, providing tax relief to licensed operators but stopping short of full legalization. The move leaves banking restrictions and federal prohibition intact.

Apr 24, 2026

Cannabis Operators Pivot Strategy as Schedule III Decision Looms

Cannabis companies are pursuing clinical trial partnerships and expansion strategies in anticipation of marijuana's potential rescheduling to Schedule III, even as the DEA's final decision timeline remains uncertain.

Apr 24, 2026

Trump Endorses Medical Cannabis as 'Best Alternative' for Patients

President Trump called medical marijuana "the best of all the alternatives" for patients Thursday, hours after DOJ advanced its cannabis rescheduling proposal from Schedule I to Schedule III.

Apr 24, 2026

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

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

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

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

Rescheduling Won't Fix Cannabis Industry Without Insurance Access

Cannabis industry experts argue Trump's rescheduling order won't stabilize the market without insurance reimbursement access, which matters more than tax relief for long-term viability.

Mar 4, 2026

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

Former Police Sergeant Backs Federal Rescheduling: 'Focus on Real Crime'

A former St. Louis police sergeant argues marijuana enforcement diverts officers from violent crime and the fentanyl crisis, joining growing law enforcement support for federal rescheduling.

Feb 9, 2026

Schedule III Shift Triggers Federal Cybersecurity Rules for Cannabis

Cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III will subject operators to federal cybersecurity requirements, including banking data protection rules and IRS record-keeping standards. Most companies lack adequate compliance programs.

Feb 2, 2026