DEA Defends Stance That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned In Response To Industry Lawsuits
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is resisting two hemp companies’ efforts to challenge its determination that a cannabinoid produced synthetically from components of the cannabis plant is federally illegal. DEA issued a rule last month saying that while it had already considered hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) to be a Schedule I illegal substance under the federal Controlled […]
Pro-cannabis campaign launches to fight ballot question seeking to ban marijuana sales
Cannabis entrepreneurs, municipal leaders and health experts joined forces Thursday to launch a campaign against the ballot measure to repeal legalized recreational marijuana, comparing their push to the American Revolution. “Two hundred fifty years ago, we had to chase some stuffy dudes with red coats out of the city, and today we’re going to chase […]
Massachusetts Advocates Launch Campaign To Defeat Marijuana Legalization Rollback Ballot Initiative
A coalition of Massachusetts marijuana business leaders, healthcare professionals and other advocates have launched a campaign to defeat an initiative to roll back that state’s cannabis legalization law that is expected to appear on the November ballot. The Stop the Repeal Campaign held a press conference on Thursday to announce the effort to urge voters […]
DEA Judge Sets Schedule for New Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has issued an order laying out the schedule for a hearing on the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis that is set to start on June 29. Under a previous decision by the DEA administrator, only opponents of the reform are being invited to participate. “Pursuant to the Preliminary Order […]
Bipartisan Lawmakers File Marijuana Banking Bill As Trump’s Rescheduling Move Advances
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators and representatives have filed legislation to protect banks from being punished for providing financial services to marijuana businesses. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking (SAFE) Act is intended to ease the cannabis industry’s access to financial services, which have been difficult to obtain for some businesses in the sector […]
DEA’s interesting cannabis testimony stance for rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: June 25, 2026)
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Marijuana Reform Advocates Push Virginia Governor To Remove Public Consumption Penalty Increase From Legalization Bill
As Virginia’s governor weighs changes to budget legislation that lawmakers approved this week, marijuana reform advocates are urging her to cancel out a section that would dramatically increase penalties for public consumption of cannabis—which they say will be enforced on a racially discriminatory manner based on new data they have obtained. The budget bill passed […]
Using data to guide cannabis policy decisions • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana’s cannabis policy has recently become a subject of increasing scrutiny. While our state’s cannabis laws are among the most restrictive in the nation, three of our four neighboring states have legalized adult-use cannabis, and the federal government has indicated interest in relaxing federal cannabis laws. This context means that, even with Indiana’s restrictive policies, cannabis is accessible to most Hoosiers. According to two new reports from RAND, […]
Mississippi Poison Control Center launches medical cannabis hotline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Mississippi’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, the Mississippi Poison Control Center (MPCC) has launched a dedicated Medical Cannabis Hotline to provide real-time guidance for patients and providers. The free, confidential hotline is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and connects callers with trained poison specialists who can […]
White House Pushes Congress To Ensure ‘Fair Treatment Of Hemp Products’ By Calling Off Broad Recriminalization Law Set For November
The White House is pressing Congress to take action to prevent the broad federal recriminalization of hemp products that’s set to take effect later this year. The push comes as part of a request to lawmakers for supplemental funding to address costs associated with the administration’s attacks on Iran and “other critical needs” such as […]
DEA Judge Sets Testimony Schedule For Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Starting Next Week
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has issued an order laying out the schedule for a hearing on the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis that is set to start next week. Under a previous decision by the DEA administrator, only opponents of the reform are being invited to participate. “Pursuant to the Preliminary Order […]
Mississippi Poison Control Center launches medical cannabis hotline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Mississippi’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, the Mississippi Poison Control Center (MPCC) has launched a dedicated Medical Cannabis Hotline to provide real-time guidance for patients and providers. The free, confidential hotline is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and connects callers with trained poison specialists who can […]