Marijuana laws are shifting–Here’s what the move means for Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA – The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to reclassify marijuana under federal law—shifting it from a Schedule I drug, alongside substances like heroin, to a less restrictive Schedule III category. The proposal follows a federal review of marijuana’s medical value and abuse potential, marking one of the most significant policy changes around cannabis […]
Is medical marijuana legal in Alabama? Trump reclassifies marijuana
April 23, 2026, 3:35 p.m. CT A federal shift on marijuana policy could impact Alabama as it prepares to launch its delayed medical cannabis program. President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, ordered the reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous under federal law Thursday—a move long urged by advocates. This reclassification moves […]
Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, changing a policy that has for decades made the drug’s potential medicinal benefits more difficult to research. The order from Blanche does not make recreational use legal under federal law. Instead, it moves licensed medical marijuana from […]
DOJ Orders Immediate Reclassification of Medical Marijuana Products
Quick Hits The DOJ ordered the reclassification of certain marijuana and marijuana-containing products from Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substances, potentially reshaping medical research and employer policies around its use. Reclassification could lead to more medical research on marijuana and other non-employment-related impacts. Reclassification could also have implications for employers, including the handling of […]
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana
President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.The order signed by Todd Blanche does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use […]
GOP Lawmakers’ Hemp Amendments To The Farm Bill Would Allow Continued Legal Sales Of THC Products Under Federal Law
Republican lawmakers have filed amendments to sweeping agriculture legislation that would push back the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products for another year and create a framework for continued legal sales, with new restrictions and clarifications. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the […]
Recreational Marijuana | Procs, Cons, Arguments, & Controversy
Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask Anything More than half of American adults have tried marijuana, despite the drug being illegal under federal law. Recreational marijuana, also known as adult-use marijuana, was first legalized in the United States in Colorado and Washington in 2012 and is now legal in Washington, D.C., and 24 U.S. states. [43] Terminology Pot. […]
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill
Virginia lawmakers on Wednesday voted to reject the governor’s amendments to legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, risking a potential veto as the original proposal heads back to her desk for reconsideration. In a voice vote, the House of Delegates declined to consider Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) suggested changes to the cannabis measure as part […]
Wisconsin Democrats use 4/20 to push for marijuana legalization | Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – There was lots of pot talk on social media in Wisconsin on Monday. A number of Democrats, including two of the leading candidates for governor, took to X to push for legal marijuana on 4/20. “It’s about time Wisconsin legalizes marijuana. Illinois got $36 million dollars in tax revenue from Wisconsinites in […]
Consultants Support Delaware’s Social Equity Cannabis Applicants in Pursuit of Opportunities
Predatory Contracts in the Cannabis Industry After signing with Cannabis Business Advisors in September 2024, Lacy reported that the consultants effectively took control of communications with the state regarding her conditional licenses, leaving her uninformed about critical developments. Emails reviewed by WHYY News indicate that Danielle Popov served as the primary contact for the Office […]
Congress Has The Votes To Pass Federal Marijuana Reform, Top House Democrat Says
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representative says there is enough support within the body to pass comprehensive federal marijuana reform—if only Republican leaders would allow a vote. “I’ve consistently supported the rescheduling of marijuana,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said on Monday, which was also the unofficial cannabis holiday 4/20. “It […]
Congress wants federal study of state cannabis laws (Newsletter: April 21, 2026)
Politicians & brands mark 4/20; MA gov signs marijuana bill; PA legalization; DE medical cannabis bill; Woody Harrelson & Bill Maher talk marijuana Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment […]