Feds warn truck drivers about cannabis use after rescheduling (Newsletter: May 19, 2026)
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Spanberger vetoes Virginia retail weed market bill, despite campaign pledge
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have allowed Virginia to (finally) start legal recreational cannabis sales in 2027. Spanberger’s veto is another setback for the Virginia Democrats who prioritized the effort and were banking on her support after years of Republican vetoes — and her pledge to support the measure. General Assembly […]
Spanberger vetoes Virginia retail weed market bill, despite campaign pledge
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have allowed Virginia to (finally) start legal recreational cannabis sales in 2027. Spanberger’s veto is another setback for the Virginia Democrats who prioritized the effort and were banking on her support after years of Republican vetoes — and her pledge to support the measure. General Assembly […]
TSA quietly updates policy on bringing marijuana through security
Marijuana legalization has meant millions of Americans have easier access to cannabis than ever before. But flying with marijuana remains a tricky subject, as airports are regulated by federal law, which still forbids many pot products. That creates a challenging question for cannabis fans who may want to bring their preferred marijuana products when they travel. […]
Advocacy Coalition Urges US Congress for Federal Cannabis Legalization and Comprehensive Reform
Advocacy Groups Push for Federal Cannabis Legalization A coalition of 41 advocacy groups convened on Capitol Hill from May 12-14 for the Cannabis Week of Unity, initiating a coordinated lobbying effort to press the U.S. Congress for comprehensive federal cannabis legalization. This mobilization brought together labor unions, veterans, civil liberties advocates, legal experts, industry executives, […]
Deadline approaching for Gov. Spanberger to act on retail marijuana legislation
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Gov. Abigail Spanberger has just a few more days to decide how to act on legislation that would legalize retail marijuana sales. Spanberger has until 11:59 p.m. Saturday to sign or veto the legislation. Last month, the general assembly rejected more than 40 changes to the legislation proposed by the governor, […]
DOT Says Rescheduling Doesn’t Change Federal Drug Testing
Commercially licensed drivers and other transportation employees will continue to face sanctions for their use of state-authorized medical cannabis products, according to recently issued guidance from the US Department of Transportation. The memo, dated May 26, affirms that there has been no change in drug testing-related policy despite the Justice Department’s decision to reclassify state-approved […]
Cannabis Advocacy Groups Push Congress For Legalization And Other Reforms Following Trump’s Rescheduling Move
“Cannabis reform is the most popular issue in American politics, and…it’s on Congress to pass a comprehensive legalization bill that centers the release of cannabis prisoners.” By Jack Gorsline, Filter A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated lobbying blitz pressed a gridlocked […]
TSA Says You Can Now Fly With Medical Marijuana. Good Luck Figuring Out What That Means.
You can fly with medical cannabis now. Sort of. The TSA’s “What Can I Bring?” tool added medical marijuana as a permitted item the day before Schedule III took effect. The catch is the page that’s supposed to tell you the rules. It’s blank. Search “marijuana” in the TSA’s What Can I Bring tool today […]
“End the Nightmare”—Coalition Hits DC for Cannabis Justice
A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated lobbying blitz pressed a gridlocked Congress to act on federal marijuana descheduling, criminal-legal reform and equitable access. The mobilization, which ran from May 12-14, brought together labor unions, veterans, civil liberties advocates, legal experts, industry […]
Indiana Governor Touts Medical Marijuana’s Benefits For Veterans, Saying He Hopes Opposition From GOP Lawmakers ‘Softens’
Indiana’s Republican governor says he hopes that opposition to legalizing medical marijuana from GOP leaders in the state legislature “softens”—pointing to the benefits cannabis has for military veterans and other people dealing with trauma and issues “where there’s nothing else that seems to work.” Gov. Mike Braun (R) told WPTA-TV in an interview posted on […]
Truckers And Pilots Still Can’t Use Medical Marijuana Even Though Trump Reclassified It, Transportation Department Says
Last month, the Trump administration moved to federally reclassify medical marijuana that is dispensed to patients in accordance with state programs. But that doesn’t mean truck drivers, airline pilots and other federally regulated workers can now use it without being punished, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is clarifying in a new notice. “Marijuana use is […]