CMS Hemp Program Insiders Admit Bypassing FDA Safety Standards for a Potential $34.5 Billion Medicare Payday
WASHINGTON, DC, May 14, 2026 (Newswire.com) – As a federal judge prepares to rule on the legality of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) cannabinoid access program, newly surfaced public statements from industry participants are intensifying scrutiny surrounding the entire initiative. At issue is the CMS Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive (BEI) program, […]
Kemp signs bill to expand Georgia’s medical marijuana laws
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Some Georgians with chronic pain and illness are rejoicing following Gov. Brian Kemp’s official signature on Senate Bill 220, which expands the state’s medical cannabis program. The bill adds new qualifying conditions, like Lupus, and allows those with a medical cannabis card to begin legally inhaling the drug via a vape. […]
Congressional Committee Votes To Block Marijuana Rescheduling, Even As Trump Administration Moves Forward With The Reform
A key congressional committee has voted to block the federal rescheduling of marijuana—even after the Trump administration announced last month that it is moving ahead with enacting the reform. The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a funding bill containing a provision that, if enacted, would prevent federal officials from taking further steps to carry […]
Federal Cannabis Reform Efforts Advance Amidst Legislative Debates and Economic Data
Discussions surrounding federal cannabis reform continue to evolve in the United States Congress, with several lawmakers advocating for legislative changes. These efforts coincide with ongoing state-level policy adjustments and new research exploring the potential therapeutic applications of medical cannabis. The broader industry is also navigating financial performance and regulatory enforcement, as detailed in a recent […]
‘There Are A Lot Of People Who Smoke Cannabis In Congress,’ Lawmaker Says
A lawmaker who helps to lead the Congressional Cannabis Caucus says there are “a lot” of fellow legislators on Capitol Hill who secretly smoke marijuana. “I think there are a lot of people who smoke cannabis in Congress,” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said on Wednesday. She added, however, that legalization is an important policy issue […]
Lawmakers push cannabis reform on Capitol Hill (Newsletter: May 14, 2026)
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MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Indiana Republicans show openness to limited legalization as Bohacek prepares bill
Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith have both indicated they would support legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes. (Photo/Pexels.com) By Sydney ByerlyThe Indiana CitizenMay 14, 2026 Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, plans to introduce legislation in 2027 that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana, a proposal that comes as some top Indiana Republicans […]
Could PA get a Cannabis Control Board as a step towards recreational marijuana? – North Penn Now
LevittownNow.com File Photo. A state Senate committee has advanced a bill to create a Cannabis Control Board that would allow more oversight of the existing medical marijuana program. It would also regulate hemp-derived products, which contain intoxicating cannabinoids and are currently sold in head shops and gas stations around the commonwealth. The bill’s sponsor, Republican […]
Cannabis Unity Coalition Lobbies in DC to End Prohibition
Cannabis advocates from across the political spectrum went down to Washington, DC to lobby Congress for federal cannabis reform by decriminalizing and descheduling marijuana. The Cannabis Unity Coalition led a mobilization to demand immediate federal action in support of cannabis decriminalization, prisoner release, record clearing, and the restoration of rights for those negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition. […]
Kemp signs bill to expand Georgia’s medical marijuana laws, allow vaping for patients
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some Georgians with chronic pain and illness are rejoicing following Gov. Brian Kemp’s official signature on Senate Bill 220, which expands the state’s medical cannabis program. The bill adds new qualifying conditions, like Lupus, and allows those with a medical cannabis card to begin legally inhaling the drug via […]
Kemp signs bill to expand Georgia’s medical marijuana laws, allow vaping for patients
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some Georgians with chronic pain and illness are rejoicing following Gov. Brian Kemp’s official signature on Senate Bill 220, which expands the state’s medical cannabis program. The bill adds new qualifying conditions, like Lupus, and allows those with a medical cannabis card to begin legally inhaling the drug via […]
Will Indiana legalize medical marijuana? One lawmaker is writing a plan after federal moves
One Indiana senator is already planning to work on legislation to bring medical cannabis to the state as the federal government moves to lessen restrictions on medical marijuana. Numerous lawmakers have penned legislation to legalize medical marijuana in recent years, as all other states around Indiana have legalized cannabis in some form. Sen. Mike Bohacek […]